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About the 685 S1
The Bowers & Wilkins 685 S1 is a compact 2-way vented-box bookshelf loudspeaker using a 25mm aluminium dome tweeter with Nautilus tube loading and a 165mm woven Kevlar cone bass/midrange driver, coupled to a rear Flowport bass-reflex port. It offers a frequency response of 42Hz to 50kHz (-6dB), with a nominal sensitivity of 88dB (2.83V/1m) and 8 ohms nominal impedance, and uses a single 4kHz crossover. The cabinet is constructed from 15mm MDF with internal bracing and measures approximately 340 x 198 x 331mm (H x W x D) with a net weight of 7.0kg per speaker. Recommended amplifier power is 25 to 100W into 8 ohms, and it was offered in Black Ash, Light Oak, and Red Cherry finishes.
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