B&W 685 S2 vs Klipsch RP-280F Comparison

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Brand and Model Specifications

Information about the brand, model release date.

Manufacturer	Bowers & Wilkins	Klipsch
Model	685 S2	RP-280F
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Release Date	2017	2015
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	32 - 25000
Frequency Range (-6dB)[Hz]	-	-
Maximum SPL [dB]	-	-
Sensitivity (2,83 V/1 m)[dB]	88	98
Nominal Impedance (Ohms)	8	8
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)	-	-
Recommended Amplifier Power [W]	25	-
Crossover Frequency [Hz]	4000	1750
Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency [Hz]	-	-
Driver Units	Tweeter: 1 x 25mm aluminium dome Mid/Bass Drivers: 1 x 165mm kevlar cone	Tweeter: 1″ Titanium LTS Tweeter with Hybrid Cross-Section Tractrix Horn Mid/Bass Drivers: Dual 8″ Cerametallic Cone Woofers
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	Floor
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	~10.5 in ~266.7 mm ~26.67 cm
Width	~12.8 in ~325.12 mm ~32.51 cm	~16.37 in ~415.8 mm ~41.58 cm
Height	~13.5 in ~342.9 mm ~34.29 cm	~43.12 in ~1095.25 mm ~109.52 cm
Weight (Single Speaker)	~15 lb ~6803.89 g ~6.8 kg	~62.5 lb ~28349.52 g ~28.35 kg
Shipping Weight	~30 lb ~13607.77 g ~13.61 kg	~63 lb ~28576.32 g ~28.58 kg

Colors and Accessories

List of available colors and optional accessories.

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

Price and Warranty

Satisfaction is (not) guaranteed.

Warranty	3 Years	5 Years
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