Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 Bookshelf Speakers - (Pair)
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Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 Bookshelf Speakers - (Pair)
Overview
The Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 is the larger of the two stand-mount speakers in the 600 Series, a 2-way bookshelf speaker that B&W says offers the ideal combination of size and performance. It pairs B&W's new Titanium Dome tweeter with a 6.5-inch Continuum cone bass/midrange driver.
B&W designed the 606 S3 mainly for its FS-600 S3 floor stand, though it can sit on a shelf. The tweeter sits behind an acoustically transparent grille mesh first developed for B&W's Signature models, a Flowport vent handles the low end, and the speaker terminals borrow their improved layout and cleaner signal path from the 700 Series.
B&W rates the 606 S3 at 52Hz to 28kHz (±3dB) with 88dB sensitivity and an 8-ohm nominal load, suited to amplifiers from 30W to 120W. Stands are sold separately.
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For the best results, put the 606 S3 on the matching FS-600 S3 stands. B&W notes that shelf placement leaves less room to fine-tune the sound; if the speakers have to sit on a shelf or close to a wall, the supplied foam plugs in the ports keep the bass in check. The terminals support bi-wiring or bi-amping once the links are removed.
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Why the Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 Stands Out
Titanium Dome Tweeter
B&W's new Decoupled Double Dome Titanium tweeter, behind a grille mesh first developed for its Signature models.
6.5-Inch Continuum Cone Driver
A Continuum cone bass/midrange that avoids the abrupt transitions of conventional cones, for open, neutral voices and instruments.
Flowport with Foam Plugs
Supplied foam plugs fit the port to reduce bass on a shelf or near a wall.
700 Series-Derived Terminals
An improved layout and cleaner signal path, with links you can remove for bi-wiring or bi-amping.
Designed for the FS-600 S3 Stand
Built mainly for B&W's dedicated floor stand, with shelf placement as an option.
Buyer's Guide
Who It's For
- The Medium-Room Listener: Wants full stereo sound without the footprint of floorstanding speakers.
- The Home Theatre Builder: Wants front or surround speakers for a 600 Series system with the HTM6 S3 centre.
- The Bi-Wire Enthusiast: Wants terminals ready for bi-wiring or bi-amplification.
How It Compares
The 606 S3 is the larger 600 Series stand-mount; the 607 S3 uses a 5-inch Continuum cone for smaller spaces. B&W's 706 S3 also uses a 6.5-inch Continuum cone bass/midrange but steps up to a Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter.
Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 Bookshelf Speakers - (Pair) Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Model | Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 |
| Brand | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Product Type | 2-way vented-box stand-mount loudspeaker (pair) |
| Stands | Not included; designed for FS-600 S3 |
| Drive Units | |
| High Frequency | 1 x 25 mm (1 in) Decoupled Double Dome Titanium |
| Bass/Midrange | 1 x 165 mm (6.5 in) Continuum cone |
| Bass Loading | Flowport |
| Performance | |
| Frequency Response | 52Hz - 28kHz (±3dB from reference axis) |
| Frequency Range | 40Hz - 33kHz (-6dB) |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (2.83Vrms, 1m) |
| Harmonic Distortion | <1% 100Hz - 22kHz; <0.5% 150Hz - 12kHz (90dB, 1m) |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 ohms (minimum 3.7 ohms) |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 30W - 120W into 8 ohms, unclipped programme |
| Max Recommended Cable Impedance | 0.1 ohms |
| Terminals | Bi-wire / bi-amp capable (remove links) |
| Dimensions & Weight (Per Speaker) | |
| Height | 344 mm (13.6 in) |
| Width | 189 mm (7.4 in) |
| Depth | 300 mm (11.8 in) cabinet; 328 mm (12.9 in) with grille and terminals |
| Net Weight | 7.05 kg (15.5 lb) |
| In the Box (Pair) | 2 grilles, 2 foam plugs, 8 self-adhesive rubber feet |
| Colours Available | Black, White, Oak (grille: Black (Black cabinet); Grey (White and Oak cabinets)) |
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