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.

Two way, bass-reflex
Woofer 130 mm. (5“)
Coated paper
Tweeter 28 mm.
Soft dome (silky fabric)
Impedance: 6 Ohm (min. 4)
RMS POWER: 80 W
MAX POWER: 120W
Efficiency: 89 dB/W/1m
Dimensions: 200x270 Weight: 7,5 Kg
Finishing:solid walnut

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)

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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)

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.

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)