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Bowers & Wilkins 685 S2 vs Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary Edition

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jun 5, 2024

CH A Bowers & Wilkins 685 S2

Bowers & Wilkins 685 S2

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2017
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CH B Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary Edition

Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary Edition

Channel B · Bookshelf · 2020
Bowers & Wilkins 685 S2 Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary Edition
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
8.6/10Bowers & Wilkins

Rows won, of 10 compared Bowers & Wilkins 0 · Bowers & Wilkins 1 · tied or not compared 9

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Sound & drivers

2-way Configuration 2-way
1x 0.98" Tweeter + 1x 6.5" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 6.5" Mid-woofer
49 Hz to 22 kHz ±3 dB · 52 Hz to 22 kHz extended Frequency responseReference not published 52 Hz to 28 kHz 40 Hz to 33 kHz extended
Not published Max SPL 88 dB
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

88 dB 2.83 V/1 m SensitivityReference not published 88 dB
8 Ω Impedance 8 Ω
25 W Amp range 30 to 120 W
343 mm Height · weight 343 mm
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
Availability last checked Jun 5, 2024
Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary Edition

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Availability last checked Jun 5, 2024

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