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Bowers & Wilkins 685

Bowers & Wilkins 685
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alaScore 89

84 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 84 reviews of Bowers & Wilkins 685. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the usability and design. The size and price also get good feedback.

price, size, design, usability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Bowers & Wilkins 685 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

B&W 685 Theatre review

 

Best traditional package £1000-£1500, Awards 2010. A smooth effortless sound, that still packs in detail and excitement, while remaining nonchalantly

Looks good ; sounds detailed, dynamic and involving with surround sound and stereo

The speakers are on the big side ; don’t expect house-shaking bass weight

Best traditional package £1000-£1500, Awards 2010. It’s always a pleasure to hear this system at work: a worthy Award-winner

May, 2008
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Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

Bowers & Wilkins 685 review

 

Latest budget range features revised styling and engineering

Delivers a smooth, even-handed sound

May be too cautious and laid back for some

With classy cosmetics and advanced drivers, this 'budget' two-way is very cleverly voiced to suit any likely application - it doesn't have the most exciting sound, but it's a very safe bet

Sep, 2007
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Expert review by (whathifi.com)

B&W 685

 

There are more talented rivals on the scene, but the veterans are enduring greats

Big, coherent soundstage ; impressive dynamic ability ; boundless drive and attack

Treble could be better integrated ; Very tough new competition

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Expert review by (hifichoice.co.uk)

Bowers & Wilkins 685

 

Global market leader in hi-fi speakers, Worthing-based Bowers & Wilkins (now reverting to its original name in place of the familiar B&W acronym) recently revised its long-standing budget price 600 Series models

Delivers a smooth, even-handed sound

May be too cautious and laid back for some

With classy cosmetics and advanced drivers, this 'budget' two-way is very cleverly voiced to suit any likely application - it doesn't have the most exciting sound, but it's a very safe bet

Sep, 2007
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Expert review by : Mark Wilson (avreview.co.uk)

Bowers & Wilkins 685

 

Typically, B&W uses Kevlar as cone material for its 165mm mid-bass driver which is fitted with a fixed phase-plug designed to increase coherence in the upper frequency range before the tweeter takes over. Here, B&W claims that the 685 has a minimalist...

Beautiful low-distortion balanced sound with very capable delivery of lower frequencies. Good depth and width of staging. Smooth design will blend into most rooms

May need fine positional and porting adjustment to damp down exuberant bass delivery in some listening environments. Wood print not the prettiest

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com.au)

B&W 685

 

The B&W 685 is the company's latest budget-level loudspeaker and uses some of the technologies developed for the flagship 800 series.

Oct, 2010
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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com.au)

B&W 685 Preview - Home Audio

 

b&w 685 review: The B&W 685 is the company's latest budget-level loudspeaker and uses some of the technologies developed for the flagship 800 series.

Jun, 2007
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Expert review by : Andrew Robinson (hometheaterreview.com)

Bowers & Wilkins 685 Bookshelf Loudspeaker Reviewed

 

My introduction into the audiophile world consisted of a pair of inexpensive monitor speakers mated to a simple, affordable integrated amp. Throw in some generic lamp cord and my bout with the disease we call audiophilia began. Truth be told,......

Dec, 2008
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Expert review by : Wayne Garcia (avguide.com)

Bowers & Wilkins 685 Loudspeaker

 

Let's get straight to the point: B&W's 685 is a terrific little loudspeaker. It has impressive tonal balance, tremendous rhythmic authority, conjures a nice, open soundstage, has impressive if not super-extended bass response, a singing treble, plays...

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by (pcauthority.com.au)

B&W 685 Theatre

 

This system looks every bit as good as it sounds, which means it's a stylish, effective package

Sep, 2008
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