B&W Concept 90 Modular MCM Speaker System

Concept 90 series tall-boy type speaker system.

The concept 90 series has been designed in concert with Kenneth Grange, design chief at Pentagram Design Laboratory. For the Concept 90 series, only the model number was written in the catalog at that time, but the system consists of both CM1 and CM2 & they were sold with the same model number. It is written as Concept 90 at the end of the model number.

The Concept 90 System is a combination of CM1 and CM column sub-bass module. The mounting direction of the CM column can be either front bass reflex or rear bass reflex depending on preference. Its super beneficial when room placement is challenging. The bass modules are equipped with (2) 13 cm cone type woofer units for ultra low band. A 12.6 cm Kevlar cone type mid-woofer is installed for mid-bass response and marks the 1st time B&W used Kevlar for a driver making this the beta driver material for many years to come. The 2.6 cm metal dome type tweeter handles the high range with breathtaking clarity. 

The network has a built-in protection mechanism, and B & W's unique APOC (Audio-Powered Overload Circuit) prevents thermal damage to the unit.

The enclosure is sealed and B&W's Matrix enclosure is used for the internal structure.
This system adopts a unique three dimensional structure in which the interior is arranged in a lattice shape, and has high rigidity, thereby eliminating the harmful resonance of the cabinet which can make sound cloudy.

So this system is becoming more and more rare and its totally understandable... it really is a spectacular system with the resolution and midrange of a BBC LS3/5s coupled with a real world bass module that is both accurate and versatile. It's been playing here with an amazing Sansui AU-11000 and its presentation together is just off the charts in every way. This is undoubtedly one of our favorite speaker systems and audio combinations to date. Just special together. Been totally gone through here by our expert speaker techs and is ready to be the center of someones retro MCM kit. Terrific condition with era-accepted patina. Comes with the elusive Concept 90 spike kit as well. Fabulous!

Come have a listen to this fine B&W speaker system here at the Andover shop.

B&W Concept 90 (CM1 & CM2) Mid Century Modern Modular Speaker System: $899.00 plus shipping and sales tax when applicable