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Bowers & Wilkins - 5" 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - White

Model: 686 S2
SKU: 9783277
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  • Key Specs
    • Speaker Type: Bookshelf
    • RMS Power: 25 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
  • General
    • Product Name: 5" 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)
    • Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
    • Model Number: 686 S2
  • Audio
    • Speaker Type: Bookshelf
    • Enclosure Type: Ported
    • RMS Power: 25 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: 70 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: 23 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
    • Woofer Size: 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.)
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 12.4 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: 6.3 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: 9 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: 10.1 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Material
    • Tweeter Material: Aluminum
    • Midrange Material: Kevlar
    • Woofer Material: Other
  • Included
    • Cable(s) Included: None
    • Speaker Wire Included: false
  • Other
    • UPC: 714346319640

Enjoy music and movie audio in crystal clarity with these Bowers & Wilkins 686 S2 2-way wall-mountable bookshelf speakers, which feature 5" woven DuPont™ KEVLAR® fiber woofer cones and 1" decoupled-dome aluminum tweeters for dynamic sound.

Speaker Buying Guide

  • 100W peak power handling: For robust sonic output.
  • 5" KEVLAR® woofer cone: Produces clear, detailed sound with powerful low frequencies. The 1" decoupled-dome aluminum tweeter with Nautilus tube loading delivers crisp high-end audio.
  • 2-way speaker system: Sounds like 1 source rather than several separate sources.
  • Dual binding posts: Enable simple, secure connectivity.
  • Flowport vented enclosure: Ensures quality sound.
Whats Included
  • Bowers & Wilkins 5" 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)
  • Two 2-part foam plugs, 8 self-adhesive plastic pads, 4 self-adhesive plastic stand-offs

Q: Do the stands come with these

A: No Stands are not included

Q: DO YOU HAVE THESE SPEAKERS IN ANY BB STORE -- SO FAR WE HAVE NOT FOUND THEM IN ANY BB STORE ! WHY ARE THEY ON YOUR WEBSITE, IF THEY CANT BE PURCHASED ? THX

A: That model was discontinued in 2018. The replacement is a special order model that can quickly ordered and is found here: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/bowers-wilkins-600-series-5-passive-2-way-bookshelf-speakers-pair-white/6290633.p?skuId=6290633