A/B comparison · Speakers

Bowers & Wilkins 683 S2 vs Klipsch RP-8000F II

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Mar 9, 2025

CH A

Bowers & Wilkins 683 S2

Channel A · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2017

CH B

Klipsch RP-8000F II

Channel B · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2022

Bowers & Wilkins 683 S2 Klipsch RP-8000F II

20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k

8.7/10Klipsch

Rows won, of 12 compared Bowers & Wilkins 0 · Klipsch 1 · tied or not compared 11

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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 1" Tweeter + 1x 8" Woofer

52 Hz to 22 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 32 Hz to 25 kHz ±3 dB

Not published Max SPL 126 dB

Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Not published Port tuning 32 Hz

Power, electrical, physical

89 dB SensitivityReference not published 98 dB 2.83 V/1 m

8 Ω Impedance 8 Ω

25 W Amp range 150 W

Not published Speaker terminals 5-way binding posts

986 mm · 34.4 lb Height · weight 1095 mm · 61.4 lb

3 yr Warranty 5 yr +2 yr

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

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Bowers & Wilkins 683 S2

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