Bowers & Wilkins Floorstanding Speaker 603 S2, Edition-Oak, 1Pc

Celebrating 25 years of excellent full-range sound

Bowers & Wilkins are celebrating 25 years of their brilliant and popular 600 Series by offering special Anniversary Editions of this classic lineup. The anniversary edition of the impressive 603 S2 floor-stander draws on the famed speaker manufacturer’s long history of technical innovation to create an immersive, accurate soundstage.

You can use a pair of 603s to star in a dedicated stereo music listening setup, or use them as a front pair in a Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system.

The Anniversary Edition features some celebratory cosmetic changes — a special tweeter trim ring and a new oak finish option — plus an upgraded and optimized crossover design.

Proprietary drivers

A closer look at Bowers & Wilkins’ driver technology will give you some idea of why this speaker sounds so good.

The 1″ Decoupled Double Dome tweeter features a thin, light aluminum dome, surrounded by a second, thicker ring that reduces distortion. The assembly is decoupled from the mount to isolate it from cabinet vibrations that can color sound.

The 6″ Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange borrows technology from the company’s high-end 800 Series. The cone’s composite construction delivers precise vocals and instruments and smooths transitions.

Flowport™ for better bass

The speaker’s dual 6-1/2″ woofer cones provide deep, rich bass, which remains smooth thanks to Flowport technology. The 603’s bass reflex enclosure features a rear-firing, dimpled and flared port that provides natural bass response without the turbulent “chuffing” that standard ports can create. The speaker includes a two-piece foam plug that can be inserted if you want to adjust bass response to your liking.

Specifications

Description
3-way vented-box system

Features
Decoupled Double Dome aluminum tweeter
Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange
Paper bass cones
Flowport™

Drive units
1x ø25mm (1 in) aluminum dome high-frequency
1x ø150mm (6 in) Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange
2x ø165mm (6.5 in) Paper bass

Frequency range
-6dB at 28Hz and 33kHz

Frequency response
48Hz – 28kHz ±3dB

Sensitivity
88.5dB spl (2.83V, 1m)

Harmonic distortion
2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
<1% 90Hz – 22kHz
<0.5% 120Hz – 20kH

Normal impedance
8Ω (minimum 3.0Ω)

Recommended amplifier power
30W – 200W into 8Ω on unclipped programme

Dimensions

Height: 985mm (38.8 in) cabinet only
1055mm (41.5 in) with plinth
Width: 190mm (7.5 in) cabinet only
320mm (12.6 in) with plinth
Depth: 340mm (13.4 in)
370mm (14.6 in) with plinth

Neto weight: 24.1 kg

Package Contents: Bowers & Wilkins Floorstanding Speaker 603 S2, Edition-Oak, 1Pc; Grille; Plinith (base); 2 Jumper-straps (pre-installed); 4 Rubber feet;
4 Spike feet; 4 Hex-nuts; 4 Screws; 4 Washers; 4 Lock-washers; Two-piece foam; port plug; Hex-key; Manual.