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Bowers & Wilkins 683 S2 vs Edifier R1280T

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jun 16, 2024

CH A Bowers & Wilkins 683 S2

Bowers & Wilkins 683 S2

Channel A · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2017
VS
CH B Edifier R1280T

Edifier R1280T

Channel B · Powered Bookshelf · 2015
Bowers & Wilkins 683 S2 Edifier R1280T
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
8.6/10Edifier

Rows won, of 9 compared Bowers & Wilkins 1 · Edifier 0 · tied or not compared 8

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Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.

Sound & drivers

3-way Configuration 2-way
1x 1.1" Tweeter + 1x 6" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 0.51" Tweeter + 1x 4" Mid-woofer
52 Hz to 22 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 75 Hz to 18 kHz
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

89 dB Sensitivity Not published
8 Ω Impedance 6 Ω
25 W Amp range 42 W
986 mm · 34.4 lb Height · weight 147 mm · 23.8 lb
3 yr +1 yr Warranty 2 yr

A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.

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Availability

Where they stand on price

Bowers & Wilkins 683 S2
Availability last checked Jun 16, 2024
Edifier R1280T
Availability last checked Jun 16, 2024

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