JBL Arena 180 vs B&W 683 S2 Comparison

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Brand and Model Specifications

Information about the brand, model release date.

Manufacturer	JBL	Bowers & Wilkins
Model	Arena 180	683 S2
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Release Date	2015	2017
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Technical Specs

Technical characteristics of the speakers.

Amplification Type	Passive	Passive
Crossover Type	2-Way	3-Way
Enclosure type	Bass Reflex	Bass Reflex
Frequency Range (+/-3 dB)[Hz]	39 - 40000	52 - 22000
Frequency Range (-6dB)[Hz]	-	-
Maximum SPL [dB]	-	-
Sensitivity (2,83 V/1 m)[dB]	88	89
Nominal Impedance (Ohms)	8	8
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)	-	-
Recommended Amplifier Power [W]	20-225	25
Crossover Frequency [Hz]	2100	4000
Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency [Hz]	-	-
Driver Units	Tweeter: 1-inch (25mm) soft dome tweeter Mid/Bass Drivers: 2x 7-inch (178mm) high-output polycellulose woofers	Tweeter: 1 x 28mm AE custom fabric dome Mid/Bass Drivers: 6″ (150mm) woven-Kevlar-cone FST midrange
Connectivity	Wired	Wired
Inputs	Single Wire	Single Wire
Outputs	-	-
Magnetic Shielding	No	No

Placements and Distances

Where and how to put them.

Form Factor	Floor	Floor
Distance from Wall [cm]	15	15

Dimensions and Weight

Physical characteristics of the speakers (without stands).

Length	~8.54 in ~216.92 mm ~21.69 cm	~7.5 in ~190.5 mm ~19.05 cm
Width	~12.36 in ~313.94 mm ~31.39 cm	~14.3 in ~363.22 mm ~36.32 cm
Height	~42.75 in ~1085.85 mm ~108.59 cm	~38.8 in ~985.52 mm ~98.55 cm
Weight (Single Speaker)	~33.6 lb ~15240.7 g ~15.24 kg	~34.4 lb ~15603.58 g ~15.6 kg
Shipping Weight	~42 lb ~19050.88 g ~19.05 kg	~59.97 lb ~27201.93 g ~27.2 kg

Colors and Accessories

List of available colors and optional accessories.

Colors	Black White	Black White
Accessories	1 x JBL Arena 180 1 x Owner’s Manual 4 x Carpet Spikes	–
Detachable Grilles	No	No

Price and Warranty

Satisfaction is (not) guaranteed.

Warranty	1 Year	3 Years
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