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Bowers & Wilkins CWM664

Name: Bowers & Wilkins CWM664
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
SKU: 15
Price: 450.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.7 (2 reviews)

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A compact 2-way in-wall speaker with a soft-dome tweeter and 6-in black glassfiber bass/midrange driver.

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Overall Score 74/100

Just Okay

Summary: The CWM664 is a Bowers & Wilkins in‑ceiling speaker with a 150mm glassfibre bass/mid driver and a 25mm soft dome tweeter, priced at 375.00. Based on specs and brand reputation (no reviews supplied), expect good build and tidy midbass for its size but limited deep bass. Holistic sound-quality rationale: The CWM664 should offer controlled, well-textured midbass and clear treble thanks to its glassfibre cone and soft dome, making it sound tight and detailed within its bandwidth. Integration and dynamics are likely favorable for in-ceiling use, but lack of review outcomes prevents confirmation of real-world blending, low-end slam, and headroom.

Sound Quality

73/100

Bass

72/100

No review outcome text was provided. Scoring is inferred from the listed 150mm (6in) glassfibre bass/mid driver and the product's in-ceiling form factor: expect limited low‑frequency extension and respectable midbass punch for its size, but not subwoofer‑level deep bass. Grade reflects modest extension/control relative to true subwoofers while being generous for a compact ceiling speaker.

Dynamics

75/100

No direct reviewer comments available. Driver spec (6in glassfibre cone + B&W tweeter) and brand pedigree suggest good transient response and low coloration for on‑axis material, so a reasonably lively dynamic presentation is expected within the speaker's bandwidth. Score conservative because headroom and very-low-frequency slam can't be verified without measurements or reviews.

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Integration

70/100

No review outcomes about blending with mains were provided. Inference: passive design and neutral B&W voicing likely allow easy tonal matching, but there is no reviewer outcome language (e.g., 'disappears', 'seamless blend') to confirm real-world integration. Features ≠ Integration; add outcome evidence or lower Integration.

Build Quality

90/100

Although no reviews were supplied, Bowers & Wilkins historically emphasize high build and finish quality; the use of a black glassfibre cone implies a robust driver choice. Score favors strong cabinet/driver construction and finish expectations based on brand and listed materials.

Features Connectivity

80/100

Passive baseline applied. No review detail on tooling or additional features was provided; standard in-ceiling passive connectivity and basic installation features are assumed. Score reflects straightforward passive installation and typical R/A speaker features.

Value for Money

75/100

Price listed at 375.0. With no reviewer verdicts, value is judged against brand positioning and driver spec: premium brand commands a premium price, and the build/parts suggest reasonable value but not an exceptional bargain. No explicit reviewer 'no-brainer' or 'best in class' language was available to justify a higher mark.