Bowers & Wilkins 749CCM665 vs Coastal Source 216OV210
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Choosing between the Bowers & Wilkins 749CCM665 and Coastal Source 216OV210? Both compete in the Speaker (L/R) segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Coastal Source 216OV210 leads in audio quality, volume/SPL, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in value.
Speaker performance depends on room acoustics, placement, and amplifier pairing. The specs below provide a starting point, but audition both in your space when possible.
The Coastal Source 216OV210 holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Bowers & Wilkins 749CCM665 may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the Coastal Source 216OV210 is the stronger choice — it leads in 4 of 5 scored dimensions. The Bowers & Wilkins 749CCM665 makes more sense if budget is the primary constraint.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Config | 2-way | 2-way |
| Sensitivity | 87dB | — |
| Impedance | 8Ω | 8Ω |
| Freq Response Low | 45Hz | — |
| Freq Response High | 35000Hz | — |
| Crossover | — | — |
| Bi-Amp Capable | No | No |
| Rec. Power Min | 25W | — |
| Rec. Power Max | 130W | — |
| Mounting Type | in-ceiling | in-ceiling |
| Mounting Depth | 5.2" | 6.5" |
| Cutout Diameter | 8" | — |
| Cutout Width | — | 7.88" |
| Cutout Height | — | 6.63" |
| Wall Thickness Min | 0.25" | — |
| Wall Thickness Max | 1" | — |
| Back Box Included | No | No |
| Back Box Required | No | No |
| Mounting Mechanism | — | — |
| Installation Type | — | — |
| Stud Spacing | — | — |
| Paintable Grille | Yes | No |
| Magnetic Grille | Yes | No |
| Grille Shape | — | — |
| Connector Type | spring clips | binding posts with Coastal Mini Connector (CMC) pigtail |
| Wire Gauge Max | — | — |
| Angle Adjustable | No | No |
| Pivot Angle | — | — |
| Treble Attenuation Switch | No | No |
| LCR Capable | No | No |
| Coaxial | No | No |
| IP Rating | — | — |
| Moisture Resistant | No | No |
| UV Resistant | No | No |
| Salt Spray Rated | No | No |
| Enclosure Material | — | — |
| Grille Material | — | — |
| Bracket Type | — | — |
| Bracket Included | No | No |
| Dual Voice Coil (SDI) | No | No |
Key Differences
- Mounting Depth: Bowers & Wilkins 749CCM665 at 5.2" vs Coastal Source 216OV210 at 6.5"
- Sensitivity: Bowers & Wilkins 749CCM665 at 87dB vs Coastal Source 216OV210 at —. Higher sensitivity means your receiver works less hard, leaving more headroom for dynamic peaks in movie soundtracks. A speaker rated 3 dB higher in sensitivity needs half the amplifier power to reach the same volume.
- Freq Response Low: Bowers & Wilkins 749CCM665 at 45Hz vs Coastal Source 216OV210 at —. Determines how much bass a speaker handles on its own versus relying on a subwoofer for low-end support.
- Freq Response High: Bowers & Wilkins 749CCM665 at 35000Hz vs Coastal Source 216OV210 at —
- Rec. Power Min: Bowers & Wilkins 749CCM665 at 25W vs Coastal Source 216OV210 at —
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Bowers & Wilkins 749CCM665 and Coastal Source 216OV210 compare to the rest of the field.
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Specifications sourced from manufacturer datasheets and verified against retailer listings. Prices updated hourly from authorized retailers. Scoring uses our open methodology — products are never ranked, promoted, or suppressed based on affiliate commission rates.
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