The Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 ranks #85 out of 157 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
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#85 Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3: $1,100.00 per pair Estimated B&H Photo Video eBay
Smaller model: the Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 (estimated 3.6/5).
Larger model: the Bowers & Wilkins 603 S3 (estimated 4.1/5).
Pros: Standmount loudspeaker in the 600 Series featuring a 6.5-inch Continuum cone mid/bass driver and an acoustically decoupled 1-inch Titanium Dome tweeter. Delivers greater bass extension down to 52Hz and higher sensitivity (88dB) than the smaller 607 S3 while maintaining crisp detail retrieval.
Cons: Rating estimated based on 600 S3 series sibling testing. Displays the energetic top-end response typical of the B&W acoustic voicing, which can sound bright in acoustically untreated rooms.
How it compares: Just above it: JBL 4312G - $1400 more, 2Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Buchardt S400 MKII - $1300 more, 3.3Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 52Hz (manufacturer specified) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | 40Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 13.5”H x 7.4”W x 11.8”D (344 x 189 x 300 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” (25mm) Decoupled Titanium Dome tweeter, 6.5” (165mm) Continuum cone mid/bass |
| Frequency Response | 52Hz - 28kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal, 3.7 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 15.5 lbs (7.05 kg) each |
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