A compact two-way in-wall speaker from the Bowers & Wilkins Performance Series. It has a 130mm (5 in) blue cone bass/midrange driver in a die-cast chassis, a Nautilus tube-loaded aluminium dome tweeter and a three-position high frequency switch. This listing is for a pair. Bowers & Wilkins says the die-cast chassis provides extra rigidity for a cleaner, faster bass, and that the aluminium tweeter incorporates a Nautilus tube to absorb unwanted sonic radiation. Drive units 25mm aluminium dome tweeter, 130mm (5 in) cone Design 2-way in-wall Range (-6dB) 54Hz - 50kHz Sensitivity 86dB (2.83V, 1m) Cut-out (H × W) 228 × 153 mm Amp power 25 - 100W maximum Why you will love it Die-cast chassis and Nautilus tweeter The 130mm (5 in) blue cone bass/midrange driver is housed in a die-cast chassis, which Bowers & Wilkins says gives the extra rigidity for a cleaner, faster bass. The 25mm (1 in) aluminium dome tweeter is tube loaded. Bowers & Wilkins says its Nautilus tube absorbs unwanted sonic radiation. High frequency switch A three-position high frequency switch lets you fine-tune the sound. The CWM6 Series installation guide says the centre position gives a nominally level frequency response. Installing it Bowers & Wilkins says the frame includes QuickDogs and plug-and-play functionality. The CWM6 Series installation guide says the CWM652 has four QuickDogs. The guide also says the speakers have a magnetically secured grille. Is it right for you? A great fit if you… Want a compact, discreet in-wall speaker Are fitting a 228 × 153 mm wall aperture Have an amplifier that can supply 25 - 100W per channel Worth knowing The CWM6 Series installation guide asks for 90mm (3.55 in) of clear depth behind the plasterboard Bowers & Wilkins lists depth behind the surface as 95mm (3.7 in) and a 4mm protrusion This listing is for a pair of speakers Build your system Bowers & Wilkins custom installation speakers from the same ranges can be combined in one system. Same range: See the larger Bowers & Wilkins CWM663 in-wall speakers or the Bowers & Wilkins CWM664 in-wall speakers. In-ceiling speakers: For ceiling locations, see the Bowers & Wilkins CCM665 in-ceiling speakers or browse all in-ceiling speakers. Other in-wall speakers: Browse more in-wall speakers. Amplification: Drive your speakers with stereo amplifiers or AV receivers. Bass: Add bass with a Bowers & Wilkins subwoofer such as the Bowers & Wilkins DB4S subwoofer, or browse all subwoofers. Specifications Drive units Tweeter 1 x 25mm (1 in) Nautilus tube-loaded aluminium dome Bass/midrange 1 x 130mm (5 in) blue cone Design 2-way in-wall system Control Three-position high frequency switch Performance Frequency range (-6dB) 54Hz - 50kHz Maximum amp power 25 - 100W Sensitivity (2.83V, 1m) 86dB Impedance nominal (minimum) 8Ω (4.5Ω) Installation Frame (H × W) 264 × 191 mm (10.9 × 7.5 in) Cut-out (H × W) 228 × 153 mm (9 × 6 in) Depth behind surface 95mm (3.7 in) Protrusion 4mm (0.2 in) Clear depth behind plasterboard 90mm (3.55 in) Pre-mount kit PMK W5 Back box BB 6W Specifications from Bowers & Wilkins Australia's CWM652 product page, its information sheet and the Bowers & Wilkins installation guide, checked November 2026. Questions people ask What size cut-out does the CWM652 need?Bowers & Wilkins lists a cut-out of 228mm high by 153mm wide (9 × 6 in).What tweeter does it have?A 25mm (1 in) Nautilus tube-loaded aluminium dome tweeter.How much amplifier power does it take?Bowers & Wilkins lists a maximum amplifier power of 25 - 100W.Can the sound be adjusted?Yes. Bowers & Wilkins lists a three-position high frequency switch.
