CI 300 Series

When it comes to high performance in-wall and in-ceiling speakers, you can count on Bowers & Wilkins to deliver the goods. Just announced is the CI 300 series, a new entry-level line of speakers for the custom installation market, giving those on a budget the chance to experience B&W's legendary sound. And experience it, they will. Just look at what Doug Henderson, V.P. Sales & Marketing had to say, "Our high-value, high-performance in-wall and in-ceiling CI 300 speakers are entry-level in price only. The same acoustic and industrial design teams that created the higher-end ranges, led by Dr. John Dibb, developed the CI 300 models. From sound quality to installation mechanics, the CI 300s are extremely well-executed designs that have no peers at their price points."

The CI 300 series consists of three models: the CWM362, CCM362, and CCM382. The CCM362 is an in-ceiling model with a 6-inch polypropylene cone bass/midrange driver and a 1-inch soft-dome tweeter. The CCM382 is a larger in-ceiling speaker with the same 1-inch soft dome tweeter but with an 8-inch bass/midrange driver to provide deeper bass and higher sensitivity. The CWM362 is a two-way, in-wall speaker based on the CCM362's driver set.

All three speakers are available in round and square grille options and are shipping July 2011.

Pricing:

• CCM362 in-ceiling speaker: $300/pr
• CCM382 larger in-ceiling speaker: $400/pr
• CWM362 two-way, in-wall speaker: $400/pr