A/B comparison · Speakers

Bowers & Wilkins 685 S2 vs Bose 601 Series II

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 21, 2025

CH A

Bowers & Wilkins 685 S2

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2017

CH B

Bose 601 Series II

Channel B · Floorstanding (Tower) · 1983

Bowers & Wilkins 685 S2 Bose 601 Series II

20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k

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

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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

2-way Configuration 3-way

1x 0.98" Tweeter + 1x 6.5" Mid-woofer Drivers 2x 8" Mid-woofer

49 Hz to 22 kHz ±3 dB · 52 Hz to 22 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

88 dB 2.83 V/1 m SensitivityReference not published 90 dB

8 Ω Impedance 8 Ω

25 W Amp range 10 to 200 W

343 mm 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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Bowers & Wilkins 685 S2

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