Designed for shelf or stand, the compact dimensions of the CDM 1 give no clue to the enormity of the studio-quality sound which it is capable of producing. This was acknowledged by the fact that not long after the launch the Eisa Association awarded the CDM 1 the European Loudspeaker of the Year. ● Braced cabinet construction dramatically reduces cabinet resonance by adding the twin virtues of strength and rigidity to the cabinet walls. Gold-plated terminals permit bi-wiring or bi-amplification. E opean High End Audio of the Ye 1 EISA Aw d T echnical highlights ● B&W's Tweeter on top technology ensures that the sound remains focused and time-sensitive and that the stereo image is presented with unparalleled three dimensional accuracy. Aw ded What HiFi’s prestigious five stars. December 1995 Kevlar®: B&W developed and patented the method of using Kevlar® for loudspeaker cones to reduce unwanted standing waves. DuPont originally created Kevlar® for use in bulletproof vests.