Bowers & Wilkins - 600 Series 685 S2 6-1/2" 2-Way Loudspeakers (Pair) - Black
- Key Specs
- Speaker Type: Floorstanding
- RMS Power: 100 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
- General
- Product Name: 600 Series 685 S2 6-1/2" 2-Way Loudspeakers (Pair)
- Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
- Model Number: 685 S2
- Audio
- Speaker Type: Floorstanding
- Enclosure Type: Ported
- RMS Power: 100 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
- Peak Power Handling: 100 watts (The maximum amount of power an electronic device, like a speaker, can handle without damage. This refers to short bursts of power, while root mean square (RMS) power handling indicates the amount of continuous power a device can sustain. Higher levels of distortion can also occur at peak power levels when the device is powered beyond its recommended usage.)
- Impedance: 8 ohms (Describes the resistance of an electric signal throughout the system. Devices with low impedance require less power to deliver optimal signals but are more at risk for damage from overloading. Higher impedance requires more power but is more protected from overload damage.)
- Minimum Frequency Response: 52 hertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The minimum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Maximum Frequency Response: 22 kilohertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The maximum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Sensitivity: 87 decibels
- Tweeter Size: 1 inches
- Midrange Size: 6.5 inches
- Woofer Size: 6.5 inches
- Connectivity
- Wireless Multi-Room Audio: false (Technology that allows multiple speakers and/or soundbars to be connected wirelessly and play audio in separate rooms.)
- Features
- Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Indoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 13.5 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 7.5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 12.88 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 14.9 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Material
- Tweeter Material: Aluminum
- Midrange Material: Fiberglass
- Woofer Material: Fiberglass
- Included
- Cable(s) Included: None
- Speaker Wire Included: false
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 5 years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 5 years
- Other
- UPC: 714346320332
Enjoy your music with these Bowers & Wilkins 600 Series 685 S2 2-way loudspeakers, which feature 6-1/2" woven Aramid fiber woofer cones for clear sound. The 1" decoupled double-dome aluminum tweeters deliver crisp, pure highs.
- 100W maximum power handling: For robust sonic output.
- 6-1/2" woven Aramid fiber woofer cone: Creates rich, clear sound.
- 1" decoupled double-dome aluminum tweeter: With Nautilus tube loading features 2-layer construction for a rigid, lightweight design that offers crystal clarity and pure tone. Gel ring enhances imaging and dispersion for natural, expansive sound.
- Vented enclosure: Produces vibrant audio.
- Dual binding posts: Ensure a secure connection.
- 52Hz - 22kHz frequency response (±3dB): Delivers faithful sound reproduction.
- 87dB SPL sensitivity (2.83V, 1m): For powerful audio.
- 8 ohms nominal impedance (4 ohms minimum): Efficiently conducts power through the speaker.
Whats Included
- Two 2-part foam plugs, 8 self-adhesive plastic pads
- Owner's manual
- Bowers & Wilkins 600 Series 685 S2 6-1/2" 2-Way Loudspeakers (Pair)
A: The 607's are getting great reviews, but I have not heard them. I can only comment on the 685's, which I have in my system sitting on a pair of the Bowers and Wilkens matched stands. In my system, I had a set of Mirage speakers for audio. When listening to music, they sound beautiful. However, when I started adding video to the system, I immediately saw that they could not handle the strong bass that is common in a lot of movies. So I started looking at speakers to replace them. I listened to a lot of different brands and models and ended up buying the 685 S2 speakers. I listened to Polk, Klipsch, Definitive Technologies, KEF, ELAC, Bowers and Wilkins, and Martin Logans. Most of the speakers in my price range exhibited the same problem as my Mirage; some sounded great until big loud booms happened, and then they started waffling. Others, like the Klipsch, sounded a bit flat. They were loud, but not musical at all. I even listened to the Bowers 606 bookshelf speakers and the Martin Logan Motion 35XT bookshelf speakers and didn't think they sounded as good as the 685's. The Definitive Technologies speakers definitely handled the bass beautifully, but I just didn't think they had the same audio quality when listening to music; great for home theater, but good, not great, for music. For the price, the 685 S2 speakers are the best speakers I have found. Again, I cannot speak for the 607's, but I believe a set of 685 S2's sitting on a set of good, heavy, steel speaker stands will provide you with great sound and great bass in your system. Hope this Helps!
