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Bowers & Wilkins 685 S2 vs Monitor Audio Silver RX2

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024

CH A Bowers & Wilkins 685 S2

Bowers & Wilkins 685 S2

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2017
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CH B Monitor Audio Silver RX2

Monitor Audio Silver RX2

Channel B · Bookshelf · 2012
Bowers & Wilkins 685 S2 Monitor Audio Silver RX2
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Rows won, of 10 compared Bowers & Wilkins 0 · Monitor Audio 1 · tied or not compared 9

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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 2-way
1x 0.98" Tweeter + 1x 6.5" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 8" Mid-woofer
49 Hz to 22 kHz ±3 dB · 52 Hz to 22 kHz extended Frequency responseReference not published 40 Hz to 35 kHz
Not published Max SPL 113.8 dB
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

88 dB 2.83 V/1 m SensitivityReference not published 90 dB
8 Ω Impedance 6 Ω
25 W Amp range 25 to 100 W
343 mm Height · weight 375 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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Availability

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Bowers & Wilkins 685 S2
Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024
Monitor Audio Silver RX2

The Monitor Audio Silver RX2 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G.

Why this one: Same Silver line bookshelf that replaced the Silver RX2 as the larger two way model in the range

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024

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