The CM2 is a 2-way bookshelf speaker finished in a choice of two real wood veneers - Maple and Rosenut. The brushed aluminium baffle emphasises the clean, modern design approach. q The stand or shelf mount CM2 is ideal for the smaller room or where its compact size is important. The FS-CDM stand provides the ideal support and allows the speaker to project the finest of detail in music. Tube loading the tweeter ensures far greater absorption of unwanted radiation from the rear of the diaphragm. The resulting effect is to create a more focused and natural high frequency sound. Flowport is integrally moulded with the terminal tray at the rear of the cabinet, its surface dimpled like a golf ball to smooth the airflow and reduce turbulence. Technical highlights Nautilus™ Tweeter: B&W's Nautilus Tweeter technology ensures that the sound remains focused and time-sensitive and that the stereo-image is presented with unparalleled three dimensional accuracy. 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. Flowport™: Golf ball aerodynamics theory points the way towards lower distortion reflex ports. Dimples improve the way the air flows over the surface of any object. In the case of reflex ports, they offer a significant improvement over simply flaring the port ends in reducing air flow turbulence at each end of the port; so you get less chuffing noise and less compression at high sound levels.