B&W CCM665

A straightforward two-way for extra zones

CCM665 keeps installation simple while using a 150 mm driver.

The Bowers & Wilkins CCM665 pair fits 202 mm circular cut-outs. Each frame measures 240 mm, the speaker extends 133 mm behind the ceiling and its visible edge protrudes by 4 mm. These measurements still matter in kitchens and secondary rooms: straightforward fitting does not remove the need to check the void behind the panel.

Key features

• Cut-out 202 mm; frame 240 mm; depth 133 mm.
• Drive units: 150 mm glass-fibre bass/midrange and 25 mm soft-dome tweeter.
• Impedance: 8 ohm, 4.5 ohm minimum; power: 25–130 W recommended.
• QuickDogs; plug-and-play fitting

A simpler configuration

The two-way design combines a 150 mm woven glass-fibre bass/midrange cone with a 25 mm soft-dome tweeter. QuickDogs secure the circular chassis and the connection is designed to simplify fitting. CCM664 uses a similar driver family and mounting footprint, but adds a tilting tweeter and three-position EQ. CCM665 is the more direct arrangement.

Electrical and building plan

An 8-ohm nominal impedance with a 4.5-ohm minimum is paired with 87 dB sensitivity. Recommended amplification runs from 25 to 130 W; the -6 dB range is 45 Hz to 35 kHz. A C6 pre-mount kit and 6C back box are listed. Position both speakers for the area to be covered, then check openings, rear clearance and cable routes before closing the ceiling.

Because this model has no stated tweeter adjustment, the pair's position should be chosen carefully in the room plan. Its low-profile visible edge keeps the ceiling discreet, while the fixings allow fitting from the room side. Leave enough clearance from obstructions in the void to install and wire each unit. The identical cut-out to CCM664 makes that comparison practical before the openings are made.