At a glance
Bowers & Wilkins 684 S2 in 5 facts
- Type: Floorstanding (tower) speaker, passive
- Frequency response: 44 Hz to 22 kHz
- Sensitivity: 87 dB
- Impedance: 4 Ω
- HiFi Specs score: 7.1/10, the average of 6 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
After rigorous use and comparison, my Bowers & Wilkins 684 S2 Tower Speaker review reveals a product that offers outstanding sound quality and robust build for its price. While it's not without its downsides, particularly in size and aesthetic appeal, its performance makes it a value-packed option for those on a moderate budget. HiFi Specs score from 6 rated aspects · compared across 162 speakers
Datasheet
The numbers
- Power type
- Passive
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Drivers
- 1x 0.98" Tweeter + 2x 5.12" Mid-woofer
- Frequency response
- 44 Hz to 22 kHz 45 Hz to 50 kHz extended
- Crossover frequency
- 4 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 87 dB
- Impedance
- 4 Ω
- Recommended amp power
- 25 W
Cabinet
Cabinet & connections
- Enclosure type
- Ported (Bass Reflex)
- Bi-wire capable
- No
- Connectivity
- Wired
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Recommended placement
- Floor
- Height
- 36.2 in 920 mm
- Width
- 9.2 in 234 mm
- Depth
- 6.3 in 160 mm
- Weight
- 31.3 lb 14.2 kg
- Colors
- Black White
Compared across 162 speakers
How it scored
Availability
Where to buy
The Bowers & Wilkins 684 S2 isn't sold new any more.
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