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WHARFEDALE Blutooth Active Speaker 2x15 Watt
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 PL100 is a truly compact, wideband speaker capable of expressing the entire micro-dynamic texture of every performance. A rigid cabinet construction, proprietary bracing techniques and advanced damping technologies combine to provide the optimum environment for its wonderfully accurate and detailed C-CAM ribbon tweeter and its lightening-fast, precision-engineered RDT bass driver. The PL100 will draw a rich, natural radiance from the most demanding of music and film scores and reproduce the power and scale of dramatic passages with a breathtaking fidelity 1 x 6.5” RDT® Bass/mid-range driver 1 x C-CAM® high frequency ribbon transducer Ported. HiVe® II technology All cabinet finishes have hand-upholstered front baffles in Ingleston Black premium grade leather. Finish options: Santos Rosewood veneer with clear gloss piano lacquer Ebony veneer with clear gloss piano lacquer Piano black gloss Optional dedicated floor stands are available Frequency Response: 42 Hz - 100 KHz Sensitivity (1W@1M): 88 dB Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms Maximum S.P.L (Per pair in room): 112.6 dBA Power Handling (RMS): 120 W Recommended Amplifier Requirements (RMS): 50 - 120 W Bass Alignment: Ported HiVe II Technology Mid / H.F Crossover Frequency: 2800 Hz Bass Low Pass Crossover Frequency: N/A Drive Unit Compliment: 1 x 6.5" RDT Bass/mid-range driver 1 x C-CAM high frequency ribbon transducer External Dimensions - Excluding Stand (H x W x D): 370 x 225 x 285 mm (14 9/16 x 8 7/8 x 11 1/4 inch) Stand External Dimensions - (H x W x D): 615 x 340 x 365 mm (24 3/16 x 13 3/8 x 14 3/8 inch) Weight (each) Excluding stands: 13 Kg (28.6lbs) User's Manual AVAILABLE IN THESE COLOR FINISHES
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Itʼs widely understood that the sound of surround TVs cannot compete with the excitement of a properly designed and equalised home theatre system. But great sound comes at the expense of living space…until now. The wall-hugging RX-FX surround speaker reconciles the problem by providing a convincing, enveloping timbre-consistent surround sound that places you on the edge of your seat and at the heart of the action. Discreet enough to be flush-mounted on side or rear walls, the RX-FX design will blend with the system and your décor so completely youʼll wonder why you ever thought of compromise. Itʼs also immensely flexible sonically, offering direct or diffuse sound effects at the flick of a switch. 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
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Small is beautiful. The 686 S2 is the most compact speaker in the series, but don't underestimate its power and precision. That's thanks to a new Decoupled Double Dome tweeter and improved design.
An ideal bookshelf or wall-mounted speaker, the 686 S2 is designed to fit into any space and still sound perfect. Its main driver is a 5-inch bass/midrange unit which benefits from a new 25mm voice coil which makes for a higher sensitivity speaker with bass more suited for placement near a wall.
Bass performance is vital but can often suffer in smaller speakers. Not in the 686 S2, however. That's because a front-firing Flowport, dimpled like a golf ball around the aperture for smoothly regulated airflow, delivers superior bass response without the risk of rattle. Its placement ensures the speaker cabinet is slimmer than predecessors and can be wall mounted without affecting performance.
Like the rest of the range, and despite its smaller size, the 686 S2 also features a Decoupled Double Dome aluminium tweeter for superior high-frequency response. The 686 S2 even features a built-in bracket for easy wall mounting, although this small, versatile and precise speaker sounds great anywhere.
Woven Kevlar | Yes | Crossover Tuning | Yes | Nautilus Tapering Tube | Yes | Flowport | Yes | Technical features | Decoupled Double Dome aluminium tweeter with NautilusTM tube loading
FlowportTM | Description | 2-way vented-box system | Drive units | 1x ø25mm (1 in) aluminium dome high-frequency
1x ø130mm (5 in) woven Kevlar® cone bass/midrange | Frequency range | -6dB at 54Hz and 50kHz | Frequency response | 62Hz - 22kHz ±3dB on reference axis | Dispersion | Within 2dB of reference response
Horizontal: over 60º arc
Vertical: over 10º arc | Sensitivity | (84)85dB spl (2.83V, 1m) | Harmonic distortion | 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
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Item Value
System Format: 2 Way
Frequency Response: 55 Hz - 60 kHz
Sensitivity (1W@1M): 86 dB
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Maximum S.P.L
(Per pair in room): 109.8 dBA
Power Handling (RMS): 100 W
Recommended Amplifier Requirements (RMS): 50 - 100 W
Bass Alignment: Bass reflex. HiVe port system
Crossover Frequency: 2.3 kHz
Drive Unit Compliment: 1 x 5.5" RST bass/mid-range driver
1 x C-CAM H.F ribbon transducer
External Dimensions excl Stand (H x W x D)
300 x 170 x 263 mm
(11 13/16 x 6 11/16 x 10 3/8 inch)
Weight (each) Excluding stands:
7.5 Kg (16.5 lbs)
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System Format: 2 Way Frequency Response: 42 Hz - 60 kHz Sensitivity (1W@1M): 88 dB Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms Maximum S.P.L (Per pair in room): 112.6 dBA Power Handling (RMS): 120 W Recommended Amplifier Requirements (RMS): 60 - 120 W Bass Alignment: Bass reflex. HiVe port system Crossover Frequency: 2.7 kHz Drive Unit Compliment: 1 x 6.5" RST bass/mid-range driver 1 x C-CAM H.F ribbon transducer External Dimensions excl Stand (H x W x D) 362 x 210 x 303 mm (14 3/8 x 8 1/4 x 11 15/16 inch) Weight (each) Excluding stands: 9.9 Kg (21.75 lbs) AVAILABLE IN SIX COLOR FINISHES
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