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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. |
Woven Kevlar
Crossover Tuning
Nautilus Tapering Tube
Flowport
Technical features Nautilus™ tube loaded aluminium dome tweeter
Kevlar® brand fibre cone bass / midrange
Flowport™
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 45Hz and 50kHz
Frequency response 55Hz - 22kHz ±3dB on reference axis
Dispersion Within 2dB of reference response
Horizontal: over 60º arc
Vertical: over 10º arc
Sensitivity 84dB spl (2.83V, 1m)
Harmonic distortion 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
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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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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) AVAILABLE IN SIX COLOR FINISHES
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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.
Woven Kevlar | Yes | Crossover Tuning | Yes | Nautilus Tapering Tube | Yes | Flowport | Yes | Technical features | Decoupled Double Dome aluminium tweeter with NautilusTM tube loading
Kevlar® brand fibre cone bass/midrange
FlowportTM | Description | 2-way vented-box system | Drive units | 1x ø25mm (1 in) aluminium dome high-frequency
1x ø165mm (6.5 in) woven Kevlar® cone bass /
midrange | Frequency range | -6dB at 45Hz and 50kHz | Frequency response | 52Hz - 22kHz ±3dB on reference axis | Dispersion | Within 2dB of reference response
Horizontal: over 60º arc
Vertical: over 10º arc | Sensitivity | 87dB spl (2.83V, 1m) | Harmonic distortion | 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
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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 |
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