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Bowers & Wilkins 684 S2 vs Bose 601 Series II

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 21, 2025

CH A Bowers & Wilkins 684 S2

Bowers & Wilkins 684 S2

Channel A · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2015
VS
CH B Bose 601 Series II

Bose 601 Series II

Channel B · Floorstanding (Tower) · 1983
Bowers & Wilkins 684 S2 Bose 601 Series II
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
7.1/10Bowers & Wilkins

Rows won, of 11 compared Bowers & Wilkins 0 · Bose 1 · tied or not compared 10

Datasheet · Side by side

Spec by spec

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

Sound & drivers

2-way Configuration 3-way
1x 0.98" Tweeter + 2x 5.12" Mid-woofer Drivers 2x 8" Mid-woofer
44 Hz to 22 kHz 45 Hz to 50 kHz extended Frequency responseReference not published 50 Hz to 20 kHz 45 Hz to 20 kHz extended
Not published Max SPL 110 dB
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)
Not published Port tuning 36 Hz

Power, electrical, physical

87 dB SensitivityReference not published 90 dB
4 Ω Impedance 8 Ω
25 W Amp range 10 to 200 W
920 mm · 31.3 lb Height · weight 940 mm · 48 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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Availability

Where they stand on price

Bowers & Wilkins 684 S2

The Bowers & Wilkins 684 S2 isn't sold new any more.

Availability last checked Jan 21, 2025
Bose 601 Series II
Availability last checked Jan 21, 2025

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