A/B comparison · Speakers

Bowers & Wilkins 685 S2 vs Pioneer SP-FS52

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024

CH A

Bowers & Wilkins 685 S2

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2017

CH B

Pioneer SP-FS52

Channel B · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2012

Bowers & Wilkins 685 S2 Pioneer SP-FS52

20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k

8.3/10Pioneer

Rows won, of 9 compared Bowers & Wilkins 0 · Pioneer 0 · 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 3-way

1x 0.98" Tweeter + 1x 6.5" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 0.98" Tweeter + 2x 5.12" Mid-woofer

49 Hz to 22 kHz ±3 dB · 52 Hz to 22 kHz extended Frequency responseReference not published 40 Hz to 20 kHz

Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

88 dB 2.83 V/1 m SensitivityReference not published 87 dB

8 Ω Impedance 6 Ω

25 W Amp range Not published

343 mm Height · weight 890 mm · 53.9 lb

3 yr Warranty 3 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

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Pioneer SP-FS52

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