WHARFEDALE DS-2 Bluetooth Active Speaker Black (Pair)

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.

16V DC on product -
2x f25mm (1.0 in) tweeter -
Amplifier power output 4x18W
Depth 100mm free standing
Description Fully active 2.0 Multimedia speaker system
Drive units 2x f75mm (3.0 in) woofers
Finish Enclosure: ABS with spun aluminium top plate
Frequency range 38Hz and 22kHz
Grilles: Black cloth -
Height 170mm free standing
Inputs 3.5mm mini jack analogue
Mini USB B 2.0 for PC connection: Streaming & software upgrades -
Net weight 0.85kg per speaker
Outputs 3.5mm mini jack Headphone output
Power input voltage 100V - 240V ac 50/60Hz on external power supply
Rated power consumption 12W (primary consumption)
Standby power consumption Width 100mm

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

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

 ΔΙΑΤΙΘΕΤΑΙ ΣΤΑ ΠΑΡΑΚΑΤΩ ΧΡΩΜΑΤΑ

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.