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.

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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Driver Complements
Mid/Woofer 1 - 6 1/2" Diameter (16.51cm)
Dynamic Balance driver with Super Cell Areated Polypropylene cone
Midrange 1 - 3 1/4" Diameter (8.26cm)
Dynamic Balance driver with Super Cell Aerated Polypropylene cone
Tweeter 1 - 1" Diameter (2.54cm)
Enhanced Ring Radiator Dynamic Balance tweeter
Electrical
Overall Frequency Response 36Hz-40kHz
Lower -3dB Limit 50Hz dB
Upper -3dB Limit 30kHz dB
Nominal Impedance compatible with 8 ohm outputs ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power 20-200 w/channel
Efficiency 88 dB
Crossover Orth Crossover
Crossover
(mid-high array) 2800HZ
Inputs Dual Gold-Plated Binding Posts
Dimensions
Cabinet Size 16 3/4" H x 8" W x 14 9/16" D
(42.55cm H x 20.32cm W x 36.99cm D)
Mounting Options speaker stands or shelf mount
Enclosure Type Sealed
Enclosure Type
(subwoofer) PowerPort bass venting
Shipping/Other
Product Weight 29.60 lbs. (13.43kgs)
Shipping unit: each
Total Shipping Weight 32.50 lbs. (14.74kgs)
Speaker Warranty 5 years parts and labor (original purchaser)

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System Format: 2 Way
Frequency Response: 60Hz - 35kHz
Sensitivity (1W@1M): 89dB
Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
Maximum SPL (dBA): 111.8
Power Handling (RMS): 80W
Recommended Amplifier Requirements (RMS): 10-80W
Bass Alignment: Sealed Cabinet
Tweeter Crossover Frequency: 2.1kHz
Drive Unit Complement: 1 x 6" RST® Bass/Mid driver.
2 x 1" (25mm) C-CAM® gold dome tweeters
Product External Dimensions:
(H x W x D) 250 x 300 x 120 mm
(9 13/16 x 11 13/16 x 4 3/4 inch)
Individual Weight: 4.69 Kg (10.38 lb)

User's Manual

Available in colors

At home on a stand, wall or bookshelf, the versatile 685 S2 is ideal for stereo and home theatre uses in most rooms. And performance is enhanced with the addition of a Decoupled Double Dome tweeter.

The Decoupled Double Dome tweeter found in the 685 S2, and the rest of the new 600 Series, is technology taken straight from our award-winning CM10 speaker. A dual-layer design combines a thin aluminium dome for lightness and a thicker aluminium ring for rigidity - the result is absolutely stunning, with far greater clarity in the audible spectrum.

The tweeter is also decoupled from the main cabinet, kept physically separate in its own cavity with a ring of gel cushioning it from vibrations. This improves imaging and dispersion for a more natural, spacious treble.

As well as a decoupled, double dome aluminium tweeter, the two-way 685 S2 features a full-range 6.5-inch driver constructed from woven Kevlar and using Anti-Resonance Plug dustcaps, as seen in high-end Bowers & Wilkins speakers. The result is stunning audio quality from a highly versatile smaller speaker.

Frequency Response: 80 Hz - 35 KHz
Sensitivity (1W@1m): 87 dB
Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
Power Handling Single (RMS): 60 W
System Power Handling (RMS): 100 W
Recommended Amplifier Requirements: 10 - 100 W
Maximum SPL (dBA): 105
Bass Alignment: Bass reflex - rear ported
Drive Unit Complement: 1 x 100mm (4“) MMP®II cone mid-bass driver.
1 x 25mm (1“) C-CAM® gold dome tweeter
External Dimensions
(H x W x D): mm (inches) 198 x 125 x 140 mm
(7 13/16 x 4 15/16 x 5 1/2)
Weight (each):
Kg (lbs) 2 (4 3/8)