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After owning these speakers for a little over a month I feel compelled to write a review. They are amazing! I won't go into detail trying to describe how they sound, but they are the best sounding speaker I've ever owned. After breaking them in they will truly amaze you. I find myself watching movies and listening to albums I don't even like just because these speakers make the sound so incredible. They are mesmerizing. Worth every penny.

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I am a drummer and have been listening to many various types of music including classical, over the past 45 years.
Having previously also owned the B&W 602s3 speakers, all I can say is that these speakers are mightily impressive.
I bought the speakers and a Nad C355BEE amp a couple of months ago and have only felt that the speakers are now on their way to being fully run-in. From week to week, they really do sound better and better. These speakers can be critical to your source. I run this stereo set up with a Marantz CD17KI Signature player and have decent interconnects. Sometimes I add the Jamo E600 Sub for that extra depth.
I find that they have a better overall sound than the older 602S3'. IMHO you will have to spend serious money to improve this sound. The size of the room is 3x4 metres and the speakers are mounted on neoprene rubber mats on shelves.

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Just run in my B&W 685's and i must say they are superbe!, with 686 rears and matching centre channel its a thrilling movie experience and great in 2 channel stereo for music. involving and not fatiguing at all. teamed with my fb210 monitor audio sub( 2 x 10' A-B 250watt active) its all very good indeed. The 686's had a turn as main hi-fi and did very well too. (almost preferred them to the 685's !! lovely punch in the bass!) the centre a gem too and all speakers seem to create a very intimate movie experience. top marks B&W!! i love them. Listening to Grace Jones as i write the "funk factor" is great fun and the SP L's shake the gutters! with no hint of strain. NICE!.

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I've had the 685's for more than an year. They are the first pair of serious speakers that I bought. I run them with a Denon pma-425r, an integrated stereo amp (2x50W) . Although my amp is a bit weaker than the speakers could handle, they just cant stop amazing me. Since I had them, I really started to listen to the sound of the music, and realized what's the difference between speakers and good speakers is. I usually listen to jazz: Keith Jarrett, Jan Garbarek, Miles Davis... and I am always able to feel the sound and warmth of every instrument out there. The clarity is amazing, the sounds are so rich and full of life, and the base surprises me every time. It feel's like I'm in the concert hall in the first row. I greatly recommend this outstanding speakers which are also with an very affordable price (500€). They changed my life i a wonderful way ! :)

Price Paid:  $600.00 from USED (Canadian Dolla

Summary:
These were my first "real speakers" which I purchased (used) based on a recommendation from a friend who runs Rotel and B&W 700 series.I've had to run the speakers through a number of amps (Rotel integrated, Rotel 6-channel in bridged mode, and finally a Yamaha MX-2). Paired with the Yamaha MX-2 these speakers are amazing.

These speakers are are my mains, so they deliver sound from every source I have (CD, DVD (2-channel setup), Tape, Tuner), from a variety of genres (Electronica, hip-hop, alternative/rock, pop, classical, jazz). Electronic music comes out very clean and hip-hop has the lyrics coming out crystal clear over heavy basslines. When watching DVDs the sound effects are amazing.

Strengths:
Very tight bass, and full range sound. Even with "low quality" cabling the sound is very good.

Weaknesses:
Don't sound the best with low/mid-fi amplifiers.

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