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The B&W 683 is the largest set of main speakers in Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) affordable high-end 600 series of home audio speakers. These large floorstanding speakers are ideal for a hi-fi or home cinema system in a large room. A pair of 6.5" aluminum/paper/Kevlar cones with rigid mushroom design and front firing flowport provide a deep and dynamic bottom end with plenty of power. The 6" woven Kevlar cone is dedicated to midrange and the incorporated fixed centre bullet helps smooth the response into upper frequencies. This Kevlar midrange is the only cone in the entire 600 series to incorporate FST technology, which essentially uses a foam ring allowing the cone to float freely for an improved cone response. There is a 1" aluminum dome tweeter located in the top of the cabinet, which handles the high frequencies. The tweeter is contained in a Nautilus tapering tube, which is designed to only project sound through a hollow pole magnet frontwards, and is tapered towards the rear to eliminate reflections off the rear of the cabinet producing unwanted sound effects. The B&W 683 is avaialable in four vinyl finishes: black ash, light oak (not available in USA/Canada), red cherry and wengé; and comes with a removable black cloth grill. The B&W 683 are $750 each, and are also sold as the main front L/R speakers in the B&W 683 home theatre system.
MSRP $750.00
Release date March, 2007
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Specifications
- Crossover Tuning
- Mushrooms
- Nautilus tube loaded aluminium dome tweeter
- Flowport
- 3-way vented-box system
- 1x ø25mm (1 in) aluminium dome high-frequency
- 1x ø150mm (6 in) woven Kevlar cone FST midrange
- 2x ø165mm (6.5 in) Aluminium/paper/Kevlar cone bass
- Frequency range: -6dB at 30Hz and 50kHz
- Frequency response: 38Hz - 22kHz ±3dB on reference axis
- Horizontal Dispersion Within 2dB of reference response: over 60º arc
- Vertical Dispersion Within 2dB of reference response: over 10º arc
- Sensitivity: 90dB spl (2.83V, 1m)
- Harmonic distortion: 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m) ( <1% 90Hz - 22kHz , <0.5% 120Hz - 20kHz)
- Nominal impedance: 8 Ohms (minimum 3.0 Ohms)
- Crossover frequencies: 350Hz, 4kHz
- Crossover Filters: 1st Order – tweeter , 2nd Order – midrange low pass , 2nd Order – midrange high pass , 3rd Order – bass
- Recommended amplifier power: 25W - 200W into 8 Ohms on unclipped programme
- Max. recommended cable impedance: 0.1 Ohms
- Height: 985mm (38.8 in) (not including plinth or feet)
- Width: 198mm (7.8 in)
- Depth: 340mm (13.4 in)
- Net weight: 26kg (57.3 lb)
- Finishes (vinyl): Black Ash, Light Oak (not available in US/Canada), Red Cherry, Wengé Vinyl
- Removable black cloth grill
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Competitors
MSRP $750.00
Released January, 2008
Pros
- smoother highs than expected
- good value for the price
- not demanding of a powerful or high quality source
Cons
- requires a subwoofer for true low frequency definition and punch
- no light colour version for room decor matching
- boxy, somewhat plain appearance
B&W 683
vs.
Klipsch WF-35
MSRP $1,399.00
Released January, 2006
Pros
- large 8" drivers
- very attractive
- great full range frequency response that goes down to 29Hz
- affordable for higher-end home theaters
Cons
- expensive for most consumers
- heavy
B&W 683
vs.
Klipsch RF-83
Reviews
August 27, 2009
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Pros
- attractive
- available in 4 finishes
- well known quality
manufacturer
- affordable for a mid to high end home theater
- good frequency response - down to 38Hz
- bi-wireable
- very good sound reproduction
- solid quality construction
- 5 year warranty
- I have friends with home theaters from Klipsch, Mirage, PSB & Definitive. The B&W 683's blow them away....way away!
Cons
- expensive for most consumers
- too powerful for smaller rooms
- They are a little snobby in that they only belong in a home where they are truly appreciated. Dont just plug&play. Dial them in to your system & they will take you places you've never been!
- bases look a bit cheap compared to the speaker
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June 14, 2009
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Pros
- attractive
- available in 4 finishes
- well known quality
manufacturer
- affordable for a mid to high end home theater
- good frequency response - down to 38Hz
- bi-wireable
- very good sound reproduction
- solid quality construction
- 5 year warranty
- 10 Year Warranty in the EU
Cons
- expensive for most consumers
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May 31, 2009
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Pros
- attractive
- available in 4 finishes
- well known quality
manufacturer
- good frequency response - down to 38Hz
- bi-wireable
- very good sound reproduction
- solid quality construction
- 5 year warranty
Cons
- too powerful for smaller rooms
- bases look a bit cheap compared to the speaker
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July 29, 2009
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Pros
- attractive
- available in 4 finishes
- well known quality
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- affordable for a mid to high end home theater
- bi-wireable
- very good sound reproduction
Cons
- expensive for most consumers
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February 3, 2009
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Pros
- attractive
- available in 4 finishes
- well known quality
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- affordable for a mid to high end home theater
- good frequency response - down to 38Hz
Cons
- expensive for most consumers
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