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.

• 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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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)

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)

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.

Two way, bass-reflex
Woofer 170 mm.
Polypropylene pentapolymer
Tweeter 28 mm. silk soft dome
Impedance: 6 Ohm (min. 4)
RMS POWER: 80 W
MAX POWER: 125 W
Efficiency: 88 dB/W/1 m
Dimensions: 255x350x400mm.
Net weight: 13,5 Kg.
Finish: high gloss metallized
Colors: blue, red, silver grey,
charcoal grey, racing red