B&W 685 S2 vs JBL Arena B15 Comparison

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Brand and Model Specifications

Information about the brand, model release date.

Manufacturer	Bowers & Wilkins	JBL
Model	685 S2	Arena B15
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Release Date	2017	2016
HifiSpecs Rating	-
Amazon Rating	-
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Technical Specs

Technical characteristics of the speakers.

Amplification Type	Passive	Passive
Crossover Type	2-Way	2-Way
Enclosure type	Bass Reflex	Bass Reflex
Frequency Range (+/-3 dB)[Hz]	49 - 22000	100 - 40000
Frequency Range (-6dB)[Hz]	-	-
Maximum SPL [dB]	-	-
Sensitivity (2,83 V/1 m)[dB]	88	86
Nominal Impedance (Ohms)	8	8
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)	-	-
Recommended Amplifier Power [W]	25	20-100
Crossover Frequency [Hz]	4000	-
Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency [Hz]	-	-
Driver Units	Tweeter: 1 x 25mm aluminium dome Mid/Bass Drivers: 1 x 165mm kevlar cone	Tweeter: 1-inch (25mm) soft dome tweeter Mid/Bass Drivers: 5.5-inch (140mm) polycellulose woofer
Connectivity	Wired	Wired
Inputs	Single Wire	Single Wire
Outputs	-	-
Magnetic Shielding	No	No

Placements and Distances

Where and how to put them.

Form Factor	Shelf, Stand	Shelf, Stand
Distance from Wall [cm]	15	15

Dimensions and Weight

Physical characteristics of the speakers (without stands).

Length	~7.5 in ~190.5 mm ~19.05 cm	~8.6 in ~218.44 mm ~21.84 cm
Width	~12.8 in ~325.12 mm ~32.51 cm	~16.5 in ~419.1 mm ~41.91 cm
Height	~13.5 in ~342.9 mm ~34.29 cm	~18.5 in ~469.9 mm ~46.99 cm
Weight (Single Speaker)	~15 lb ~6803.89 g ~6.8 kg	~17.42 lb ~7901.58 g ~7.9 kg
Shipping Weight	~30 lb ~13607.77 g ~13.61 kg	~18.45 lb ~8368.78 g ~8.37 kg

Colors and Accessories

List of available colors and optional accessories.

Colors	Black Ash Light Oak Red Cherry Wenge	Black
Accessories	–	–
Detachable Grilles	No	No

Price and Warranty

Satisfaction is (not) guaranteed.

Warranty	3 Years	1 Year
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Review Comparison

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