Bowers & Wilkins HTM6 S3 Review: Ranked #79 of 98

Last updated: October 6, 2026

The Bowers & Wilkins HTM6 S3 ranks #79 out of 98 total Center Channel Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.

Brand: Bowers & Wilkins

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#79 Bowers & Wilkins HTM6 S3: $899.00 Estimated B&H Photo Video eBay

Pros: Decoupled 1-inch Titanium Dome tweeter and twin 5-inch Continuum cone bass/midrange drivers. Offers refined high-frequency detail and voice matching for 600 S3 stereo pairs.

Cons: Exhibits characteristic Bowers & Wilkins rising treble profile on-axis. 2-way MTM design causes off-axis horizontal cancellation near the crossover. Rating estimated from 600 S3 series measurements.

How it compares: Just above it: ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 - $550 cheaper, 0.5Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Polk Audio Signature Elite ES35 - $580 cheaper, 1Hz higher bass extension (-3dB).

DIY KitNo
Dimensions6.3”H x 18.9”W x 10”D (160 x 480 x 255 mm)
Drivers1” (25mm) Titanium dome tweeter, 2 x 5” (130mm) Continuum cone woofers
Frequency Response72Hz - 28kHz (±3dB)
Impedance8 ohms nominal (4.3 ohms minimum)
Sensitivity87dB (2.83V/1m)
Weight17 lbs (7.7 kg)

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