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Bowers & Wilkins 686 S2 User Manual

Bowers & Wilkins 686 S2
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B&W Group Ltd
Dale Road
Worthing West Sussex
BN11 2BH England
T +44 (0) 1903 221 800
F +44 (0) 1903 221 801
info@bwgroup.com
www.bowers-wilkins.com
B&W Group (UK Sales)
T +44 (0) 1903 221 500
E uksales@bwgroup.com
B&W Group North America
T +1 978 664 2870
E marketing@bwgroupusa.com
B&W Group Asia Ltd
T +852 3 472 9300
E info@bwgroup.hk
Copyright © B&W Group Ltd. E&OE
Printed in China
II13730 Issue 2
685 S2
686 S2
Manual
148mm
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Bowers & Wilkins 686 S2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Bass reflexYes
Product colorWhite
Housing material-
Recommended usageSpeaker set unit
Suitable for outdoor useNo
Speaker type2-way
Driver diameter130 mm
Tweeter diameter25 mm
Number of drivers1
Speaker placementFloor
Audio output channels1.0 channels
Tweeter diameter (imperial)1 \
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)5 \
Recommended amplifier power (max)100 W
Recommended amplifier power (min)25 W
Impedance8 Ω
Sensitivity85 dB
Frequency range62 - 22000 Hz
RMS rated power- W
Crossover frequency4000 Hz
Banana connector2
Connectivity technologyWired
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth229 mm
Width160 mm
Height315 mm
Weight4600 g

Summary

Unpacking Your Bowers & Wilkins Speakers

Carton Contents Verification

Lists all items included in the speaker packaging for user verification.

Environmental Compliance Information

Details the product's adherence to environmental directives like RoHS and WEEE.

Speaker Positioning and Placement

Speaker Installation Methods

Covers mounting speakers on stands, shelves, or walls for optimal audio output.

Room Placement Guidelines for Audio

Recommends optimal distances and angles for stereo and home theatre listening environments.

Magnetic Field Precautions

Advises on keeping sensitive electronic items away from speaker magnetic fields.

Connecting Your Speakers

Speaker Terminal Configurations

Explains how to use terminal links for conventional or bi-wire audio connections.

Speaker Cable Selection and Polarity

Guides on selecting appropriate speaker cables and ensuring correct positive/negative connections.

Fine Tuning Audio Performance

Optimizing Bass and Stereo Imaging

Adjusting speaker and listening positions to enhance bass response and stereo focus.

Balancing Sound Brightness and Acoustics

Using room furnishings and placement to balance sound clarity and tonal balance.

Floor Stand Stability and Leveling

Ensures stable speaker placement on floor stands using spikes for leveling.

Speaker Running In Period

Aftercare and Cleaning

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