Bowers & Wilkins - 600 Series Anniversary Edition 3-way Floorstanding Speaker (each) - White
- Key Specs
- Speaker Type: Floorstanding
- RMS Power: 200 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
- General
- Product Name: 600 Series Anniversary Edition 3-way Floorstanding Speaker (each)
- Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
- Model Number: 603 S2 Anniversary White
- Color: White
- Audio
- Speaker Type: Floorstanding
- Enclosure Type: Bass reflex
- RMS Power: 200 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
- Impedance: 8 ohms (Describes the resistance of an electric signal throughout the system. Devices with low impedance require less power to deliver optimal signals but are more at risk for damage from overloading. Higher impedance requires more power but is more protected from overload damage.)
- Minimum Frequency Response: 29 hertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The minimum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Maximum Frequency Response: 33 kilohertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The maximum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Sensitivity: 88.5 decibels
- Number of Speakers: 1
- Number of Tweeters: 1
- Tweeter Size: 1 inches
- Number of Midranges: 1
- Midrange Size: 6 inches
- Number of Drivers: 4
- Number of Woofers: 2
- Woofer Size: 6.5 inches
- Connectivity
- Wireless Multi-Room Audio: false (Technology that allows multiple speakers and/or soundbars to be connected wirelessly and play audio in separate rooms.)
- Features
- Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Indoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 38.8 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 7.5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 13.4 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 53 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Speaker Wire Included: false
- Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 5
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 5
- Other
- UPC: 714346336722
The 603 S2 Anniversary Edition combines outstanding power and clarity that makes them perfect for larger rooms and ideal for home theater. Continuum mid-range cones provide clarity for singers, Decoupled Double Dome Tweeters create an enveloping sense of space and twin bass drivers deliver scale and authority. Featuring upgraded crossovers for even more transparency and a unique trim-ring to celebrate this milestone, the 603 S2 Anniversary Edition is the most sophisticated affordable floor-standing loudspeaker Bowers & Wilkins has ever made. The 603 S2 Anniversary Edition sits atop the 600 Series Anniversary Edition range of products. Over the last 25 years, the 600 Series has been our most affordable performance range of loudspeakers, and we’re celebrating our love of sound with acoustic improvements to the crossover network for overall greater levels of clarity and smoother high frequencies so you can enjoy a compelling listening experience across the range of products.
- 1" Decoupled Double Dome Aluminum Tweeter: The dual-layer aluminium dome is driven by a neodymium magnet used in our 700 Series for smooth and clear high frequencies. The whole drive unit is isolated from the main cabinet with a decoupling rubber ring that improves clarity and imaging.
- 6" Continuum Midrange: Continuum is a proprietary woven material that blends control with flexibility. The result is breathtaking clarity right where you need it most- the midrange. Hear voices, guitars and other instruments in a whole new way.
- 6.5" Paper/Aramid Fiber Bass Driver: Dual Bass Drivers create room-filling bass with power and precision. The cones are made from paper and aramid fibers that combine low mass, rigidity and self-damping to reduce distortion.
- Flowport: Reduces air turbulence for clearer bass.
- Magnetic grille: Remains acoustically transparent while protecting the speaker's components.
- Looking for more performance?: Consider the 703S2 which features improved tweeters, lower distortion bass drivers, midrange decoupling and a quieter cabinet for overall greater resolution.
Whats Included
- Plinth
- Grill
- Port Plugs
- Spikes and Rubber Feet
A: I just purchased these speakers a few weeks ago. I have the 603s and the center channel anniversary editions. I compared these speakers to the previous editions of the 600 series speakers, to other brands and to several versions of B&W speakers. The previous 600 series speakers are still great speakers but there is an audible difference. It’s not exactly a jump to the 702’s sound (my first choice but not in my budget) but it’s very close. To me the difference is the depth of clarity, sound stage and transparency. There is also a boost in the low end to my ears. The detail I can hear is impressive given their price. If you’re able to listen to some lossless audio on these speakers you will be able to hear a significant difference. The imaging is incredible and other speakers will sound muffled by comparison. I’m running the center with a Denon X3500H and the towers with a Krell KAV-300i.
Q: Can I drive a pair of these with a Sony HAP-S1 (40W per channel?)
A: Yes 2 channel its ok , from 100 to 300 .
A: The NAD T778 has plenty of power. When configuring your speakers in the setup menu (page 15 of the owners manual) you have the option of selecting Small or Large. Small removes bass below a specific frequency that can be adjusted as high as 200Hz. If the setting were 200Hz, your speakers would sound very thin and quite bright. What is your current setting? Do you have a subwoofer? Also, are you using automatic room correction? Dirac Live is in your AVR and it uses an automated process and a microphone. If that process is not done correctly (or if the software interprets the data incorrectly, Dirac may decide that your speakers are making too much bass and adjust the bass down to match a target curve. In short, there are many reasons why you might be hearing what you are hearing.
A: The Oak finish is currently out of stock (April 2021) and because dotcom cannot accepts orders on out of stock items, Oak is temporarily not listed. Magnolia Design Centers can accept orders for this finish with a wait time of approximately 30-45 days.
Q: What's the price for a pair?
A: Hello, our MSRP of these speakers is $2,500 / pair
A: They need air to breathe. The more, the better. Side separation is critical, and on Axix, no toe-in seems to be the sweet spot.
A: The sound is upfront. All metal domes sound this way. Also depends on music prefernces.
