The Bowers & Wilkins 600 Series line on Speaker Ranking spans 3 generations and 6 models, from the Bowers & Wilkins 686 S2 to the Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3, Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 and Bowers & Wilkins 603 S3. Ratings run from 3.4/5 to 4.1/5. Of these, 4 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
686 S2 to 607 S2 Anniversary Edition
The Bowers & Wilkins 607 S2 Anniversary Edition replaced the Bowers & Wilkins 686 S2. It rates lower, 3.5/5 against 3.8/5.
| Spec | 686 S2 | 607 S2 Anniversary Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1” decoupled double dome tweeter, 5” (130mm) mid/bass driver | 1” aluminium dome tweeter, 5” (130mm) Continuum cone mid/bass |
| Sensitivity | 85dB | 84dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 74.4Hz | 63.0Hz |
| Weight | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) each | 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg) each |
607 S2 Anniversary Edition to 607 S3
The Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 replaced the Bowers & Wilkins 607 S2 Anniversary Edition. It rates higher, 3.6/5 against 3.5/5.
| Spec | 607 S2 Anniversary Edition | 607 S3 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1” aluminium dome tweeter, 5” (130mm) Continuum cone mid/bass | 1” titanium decoupled double dome tweeter, 5” Continuum cone mid/bass |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 63.0Hz | 52Hz |
| Weight | 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg) each | 10.3 lbs (4.65 kg) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Bowers & Wilkins 600 Series are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 3 generations of the Bowers & Wilkins 600 Series, from the Bowers & Wilkins 686 S2 to the Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3, Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 and Bowers & Wilkins 603 S3.
What replaced the Bowers & Wilkins 686 S2?
The Bowers & Wilkins 607 S2 Anniversary Edition replaced the Bowers & Wilkins 686 S2. It is rated 3.5/5, against 3.8/5 for the Bowers & Wilkins 686 S2.
What replaced the Bowers & Wilkins 607 S2 Anniversary Edition?
The Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 replaced the Bowers & Wilkins 607 S2 Anniversary Edition. It is rated 3.6/5, against 3.5/5 for the Bowers & Wilkins 607 S2 Anniversary Edition.