WHARFEDALE DS-2 Bluetooth Active Speaker Black (Pair)

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DS-2 stereo Bluetooth speaker system delivers hi-fi sound in miniaturised form – perfect to place on a desk, table or shelf

Based on the now-discontinued DS-1, a similarly diminutive pair of Bluetooth speakers widely acknowledged as the best available under £200 – "petite little desktop speakers that sound fantastic for the money,” said What Hi-Fi? whilst presenting them with an Award in 2015.

In contrast to most Bluetooth speakers, the DS-2 is a pair of proper two-way hi-fi speakers shrunk to desktop size, standing just 190mm high, 120mm wide and 140mm deep.

The mid/bass driver’s cone is fashioned from woven polypropylene, chosen for its ideal combination of lightness, strength and low coloration. Both drive units are protected by specially designed metal grilles, while a rear-firing port augments low-frequency performance to provide bass that’s surprisingly deep and punchy for the speakers’ size.
Inside the master speaker nestles new-generation, high-performance digital amplification outputting 2x15W continuous and 2x30W peak. This drives the treble and mid/bass units via a high-quality crossover network containing select audio-grade.
Bluetooth provides simple wireless pairing with smartphones, tablets, PCs and Macs, complete with support for the sonically superior aptX codec. Flexibility is further enhanced by a 3.5mm analogue stereo input and supplied cable.

The M-1 has been engineered with the same design attributes and ethos as B&Wʼs larger ranges. Perhaps the most striking thing about the M-1 is the weight and strength of its curved aluminium cabinet. This is combined with a strong, glass-loaded ABS front baffle. Together they provide an excellent cabinet: the curved aluminium is stiff and the ABS offers excellent and appropriate damping characteristics.

The M-1ʼs drive units were developed by Bowers & Wilkins specifically for the design. The metal dome tweeter benefits from refinements developed for the new B&W 800 Series and includes Nautilus™ tube loading and neodymium magnets. The glass fibre bass/midrange coneʼs ability to absorb standing waves has been further enhanced by the inclusion of five strategically placed resin filled slots that further minimise distortion.

The result of this detailed cabinet and drive unit engineering has allowed B&Wʼs engineers to borrow another feature from the new 800 Series and utilise the simplest of electronic equalisation in the M-1ʼs crossover. Each of the drive units is fed by only a single, carefully selected component. This approach to crossover design, although painstaking as it relies on optimising all of the physical components in a design, is crucial in achieving its aim of neither adding to nor subtracting from the original signal.

The M-1 is available in three colour options - black, white and silver, each with chromium plated stem and table base.

Frequency Response +/- 3dB:    60 Hz - 35 KHz
Sensitivity (1W@1M):    87 dB
Driver Compliment:    1 x 140mm (5 1/2“) RST® mid-bass driver
1 x 25mm (1“) C-CAM® gold dome tweeter
Nominal Impedance:    8 ohms
Maximum SPL (each):    110.8 dBA
Recommended Amplifier Requirements (RMS):    25 - 100W
Bass Alignment:    Front ported - bass reflex. HiVE®II port system
Power Handling (RMS):    100W
Crossover Frequency:    3.0kHz
External Dimensions:
(H x W x D)    250 x 140 x 140 mm
9 13/16 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch
Weight (Individual):    3.95 kg (8 3/4 lbs)

 User's Manual

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Dimensions (mounted on wall without bracket) :27" H x 6" W x 1-1/2" D (68.6cm x 15.2cm x 38mm)
Dimensions (mounted on wall with bracket) :27" H x 6" W x 1-9/16" D (68.6cm x 15.2cm x 40mm)
Dimensions (on table stand) :30" H (76.2cm)
Table-stand base dimensions :8-11/16" W x 4-3/4" D (222mm x 136mm)
Driver complement :2 each 3-1/2" (90mm) XTDD anodized Aluminum dome mid/bass drivers pressure-coupled to 4 each 3-1/2" (90mm) dome low-bass radiators, 1 each 1" (25mm) Pure Aluminum Dome Tweeter
Frequency response (overall on wall) :92Hz – 30kHz
Sensitivity :92dB
Impedance :8 Ohms nominal
Recommended amplifier power :20 - 100 Watts per channel
Enclosure :Extruded Aluminum
Product weight (without table stand) :5.1 lbs. (2.3kg)
Supplied accessories :Smoked glass base table stand, wall mount bracket, adjustable support foot for horizontal shelf placement, magnetic logos
Packaging :One to a carton
Available finishes :High gloss black

• Time Lens Technology-The acoustic centers of the tweeter and mid-bass driver are located in the same plane for superior imaging
• PowerPort® a patented Polk technology, extends the low frequency mid-bass driver response as it decreases air turbulence, and eliminates "port noise" and bass output losses up to 3 dB.
• 3/4" Silk Dome Tweeters for crisp, clear imaging and smooth response that's never tiring.
• 3 1/4" Composite Injection Molded Cones With Dynamic Balance Driver Technology
• Combination Keyhole Slot & 1/4" x 20 Threaded Insert fits all aftermarket ceiling and wall brackets for ultimate flexibility
• Time Lens Technology-The acoustic centers of the tweeter and mid-bass driver are located in the same plane for superior imaging
• PowerPort a patented Polk technology, extends the low frequency mid-bass driver response as it decreases air turbulence, eliminates "port noise" and bass output losses up to 3 dB.

• 3/4" Silk Dome Tweeters for crisp, clear imaging and smooth response that's never tiring.
• 3 1/4" Composite Injection Molded Cones With Dynamic Balance Driver Technology
• Combination Keyhole Slot & 1/4" x 20 Threaded Insert fits all aftermarket ceiling and wall brackets for ultimate flexibility.

Driver Complements
Mid/Woofer     1 - 3 1/4" Diameter (8.26cm)
Dynamic Balance composite cone driver
Tweeter     1 - 3/4" Diameter (1.91cm)
silk dome
Electrical
Overall Frequency Response     95Hz-24kHz
Lower -3dB Limit     125 Hz dB
Upper -3dB Limit     20kHz dB
Nominal Impedance     8 ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power     10-125 w/channel
Efficiency     89 dB
Inputs     Gold-plated 5-way binding posts
Dimensions
Cabinet Size     7 1/8" H x 4 1/8" W x 5 3/16" D
(18.10cm H x 10.48cm W x 13.18cm D)
Mounting Options     keyhole slot; .25 x 20 threaded insert
Enclosure Type     Steel-plate reinforced curved enclosure with time-aligned driver geometry and PowerPort bass venting
Shipping/Other
Product Weight     3.00 lbs. (1.36kgs)
Shipping unit:     each
Total Shipping Weight     3.70 lbs. (1.68kgs)
Speaker Warranty     5 years parts and labor (original purchaser)

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# Perfect for use with 55-inch class and larger ultra-shallow TVs
# Only 1.5 inches (38mm) deep
# Wall mount bracket and table stand included
# Simply the best ultra slim on-wall speaker on the planet
# The dynamic punch, wide frequency range and broad dispersion of full size speakers
# Aircraft grade extruded Aluminum enclosure
# Anodized Aluminum dome XTDD drivers
# Pure Aluminum dome tweeter

Dimensions (mounted on wall without bracket) :32" H x 6" W x 1-1/2" D (81.5cm x 15.2cm x 38mm)
Dimensions (mounted on wall with bracket) :32" H x 6" W x 1-9/16" D (81.5cm x 15.2cm x 40mm)
Dimensions (on table stand) :35" (89.1cm)
Table-stand base dimensions :8-11/16" W x 4-3/4" D (222mm x 136mm)
Driver complement :4 each 3-1/2" (90mm) XTDD anodized Aluminum dome mid/bass drivers pressure-coupled to 4 each 3-1/2" (90mm) dome low-bass radiators, 1 each 1" (25mm) Pure Aluminum Dome Tweeter
Frequency response (overall on wall) :70Hz - 30kHz
Sensitivity :92dB
Impedance :8 Ohms nominal
Recommended amplifier power :30 - 200 Watts per channel
Enclosure :Extruded Aluminum, sealed
Supplied accessories :Smoked glass base table stand, wall mount bracket, adjustable support foot for horizontal shelf placement, magnetic logos
Packaging :One to a carton
Available finishes :High gloss black