Description
Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 Bookshelf Speaker
The Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 is a premium stand-mount bookshelf speaker from the Performance 600 Series, designed to deliver detailed, spacious and accurate sound for stereo music and home theatre systems. Combining advanced driver technology with a compact cabinet, the 606 S3 offers an impressive balance between performance, size and versatility.
At the heart of the 606 S3 is a 165 mm (6.5-inch) Continuum™ cone bass/midrange driver. The composite Continuum cone is engineered to avoid abrupt transitions in driver behaviour, helping deliver a more open and neutral presentation. This allows voices, instruments and musical details to be reproduced with excellent precision and transparency.
High-frequency reproduction is handled by a 25 mm (1-inch) Titanium Dome™ tweeter. The tweeter uses Bowers & Wilkins’ Decoupled Double Dome technology to provide smooth, detailed and extended high-frequency reproduction. An acoustically transparent tweeter grille mesh further helps preserve clarity and resolution.
The 606 S3 features a 2-way vented-box enclosure incorporating Bowers & Wilkins’ Flowport™ technology. The port design helps reduce turbulence and supports controlled bass performance, allowing the speaker to produce impressive low-frequency output for its compact stand-mount format.
The 606 S3 provides a 52 Hz–28 kHz frequency response ±3 dB, with a wider -6 dB frequency range extending from approximately 40 Hz to 33 kHz. Its 88 dB sensitivity makes it suitable for a wide range of compatible stereo amplifiers and AV receivers.
The speaker has an 8-ohm nominal impedance with a minimum impedance of approximately 3.7 ohms. Bowers & Wilkins recommends an amplifier power range of 30–120 watts into 8 ohms for unclipped programme material.
The 606 S3 also benefits from upgraded speaker terminals derived from the higher-end 700 Series. Their improved layout provides a cleaner signal path between the amplifier and the speaker.
The cabinet measures approximately 344 mm high × 189 mm wide × 300 mm deep, while the depth increases to 328 mm including the grille and terminals. With a net weight of approximately 7.05 kg per speaker, the 606 S3 is designed to work with a suitable speaker stand for optimum positioning.
The 606 S3 is available in Black, White and Oak finishes, with a Red Cherry finish available in selected markets. Matching grille options provide additional flexibility for different interior styles.
The Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 is an excellent choice for high-quality stereo listening, premium bookshelf speaker systems, dedicated music rooms, media rooms and home theatre applications. Its combination of Continuum™ driver technology, Titanium Dome™ tweeter and Flowport™ design makes it a versatile solution for listeners seeking detailed and immersive sound from a compact speaker.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model | 606 S3 |
| Series | Performance 600 Series |
| Product Type | Bookshelf / Stand-Mount Speaker |
| Configuration | 2-Way Vented-Box System |
| Bass/Midrange Driver | 1 × 165 mm / 6.5″ Continuum™ Cone |
| Tweeter | 1 × 25 mm / 1″ Titanium Dome™ |
| Tweeter Technology | Decoupled Double Dome Titanium |
| Frequency Response | 52 Hz – 28 kHz ±3 dB |
| Frequency Range (-6 dB) | 40 Hz – 33 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB SPL (2.83 Vrms, 1 m) |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Minimum Impedance | 3.7 Ω |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 30 – 120 W into 8 Ω |
| Enclosure Design | 2-Way Vented Box |
| Port Technology | Flowport™ |
| Height | 344 mm / 13.6″ |
| Width | 189 mm / 7.4″ |
| Depth | 300 mm / 11.8″ Cabinet Only |
| Depth Including Grille & Terminals | 328 mm / 12.9″ |
| Net Weight | 7.05 kg / 15.5 lb per speaker |
| Cabinet Finishes | Black / White / Oak |
Key Features
- 6.5-Inch Continuum™ Cone: Delivers open, accurate and transparent bass and midrange reproduction.
- Titanium Dome™ Tweeter: Provides detailed, smooth and extended high-frequency performance.
- Decoupled Double Dome Technology: Helps improve treble clarity and high-frequency resolution.
- 2-Way Vented Enclosure: Combines dedicated bass/midrange and high-frequency drivers for balanced sound.
- Flowport™ Technology: Helps minimise air turbulence and supports controlled bass performance.
- 88 dB Sensitivity: Allows flexible pairing with compatible stereo amplifiers and AV receivers.
- 8-Ohm Nominal Impedance: Provides compatibility with a broad range of amplification systems.
- Upgraded Speaker Terminals: Feature an improved layout and cleaner signal path inspired by the 700 Series.
- Stand-Mount Design: Ideal for dedicated speaker stands and flexible placement in stereo or home theatre systems.
- Premium Cabinet Finishes: Available in Black, White and Oak, with Red Cherry offered in selected markets.
Ideal For
- High-End Stereo Music Systems
- Bookshelf Speaker Systems
- Premium Home Theatre Systems
- Dedicated Music Rooms
- Media Rooms
- 2-Channel Hi-Fi Systems
- Surround Sound Systems
- Home Theatre Front Channels
- Living Room Audio Systems
- Residential AV Installations
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