B&W CCM362

A compact pair for the ceiling

CCM362 combines a coaxial two-way layout with shallow mounting.

The Bowers & Wilkins CCM362 pair distributes music and film sound from the ceiling without visible conventional loudspeakers. Plan for a 200 mm circular cut-out, a 240 mm outer diameter and 79 mm of depth behind the mounting surface. Its rim projects by about 4 mm. These dimensions matter when choosing positions between joists and services.

Key features

• Cut-out 200 mm; frame 240 mm; depth 79 mm.
• Drive units: 160 mm polypropylene bass/midrange and 25 mm soft-dome tweeter.
• Impedance: 8 ohm, 5 ohm minimum; power: 80 W handling.
• PMK C6 pre-mount kit; BB 6C back box

Sized for flexible coverage

A 160 mm polypropylene bass/midrange cone shares an axis with a 25 mm soft-dome tweeter. The coaxial arrangement suits wide-angle listening as people move around the room, rather than a single fixed seat. Compared with CCM382, it needs a smaller opening and uses a 160 mm rather than 200 mm mid/bass unit.

Preparing the installation

Nominal impedance is 8 ohms with a 5-ohm minimum, and power handling is 80 W. A 50 Hz to 30 kHz range at -6 dB and 89 dB sensitivity help with system planning. The PMK C6 pre-mount kit and BB 6C back box are specified; check the ceiling void and supporting structure before cutting. Round or square presentation provides a choice for the finished ceiling.