- Nominal Impedance
- 8Ω (minimum 3.0Ω)
- Sensitivity
- 90dB (on axis at 2.83Vrms at 1m)
- Frequency Response
- 46Hz - 28kHz ±3dB (reference axis)
- Recommended Amplifier Power
- 30W - 200W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
- Net Weight
- 27.5 kg (60.6 lb)
Price $3,499
Includes GST
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Hear the 603 S3 before you decide
Book a private listening session in Belrose and ask for the 603 S3: we will confirm what we can set up for you. Or audition it at home.
Delivery and collection
Free standard shipping on orders of $300 or more within Australia, and $15 on smaller orders. Western Australia is quoted on request.
Pick up from our Belrose showroom: call ahead so we can have it ready.
Set-up and installation
Our team can deliver, install and set up your system, from speaker placement to a full cinema calibration. Ask us for a quote when you order.
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Bowers & Wilkins 603 S3
Specifications
- Net Weight
- 27.5 kg (60.6 lb)
- Technical Features
- Decoupled Double Dome Titanium tweeter, Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange, Paper bass cones, Flowport™
- Description
- 3-way vented-box system
- Drive Units
- 1x ø25mm (1 in) Titanium Dome high-frequency, 1x ø150mm (6 in) Continuum cone FST midrange, 2x ø165mm (6.5 in) Paper bass cone
- Frequency Range
- -6dB 29Hz - 33kHz
- Frequency Response
- 46Hz - 28kHz ±3dB (reference axis)
- Sensitivity
- 90dB (on axis at 2.83Vrms at 1m)
- Harmonic Distortion
- 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis), <1% 100Hz - 22kHz, <0.5% 350Hz - 12kHz
- Nominal Impedance
- 8Ω (minimum 3.0Ω)
- Recommended Amplifier Power
- 30W - 200W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
- Max Recommended Cable Impedance
- 0.1Ω
- Cabinet Finishes
- Black, White, Oak
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- Grille Finishes
- Black (Black), Grey (White and Oak)
In detail
About the 603 S3
603 S3 Tower Speaker
The 603 S3 stands as the largest offering within the 600 Series, catering perfectly to expansive rooms and home theater setups. It seamlessly melds our revolutionary Titanium Dome™ tweeter with the precision and clarity embodied by the renowned Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange driver.
A Symphony of Sound
Harnessing commanding scale and authority, the 603 S3 employs dual bass drivers to fill the room, while refined terminals and advanced drive unit positioning establish it as the pinnacle of budget-friendly tower speakers in terms of sophistication.
Elegant Layers of Detail
The all-new 603 S3 ushers in the introduction of our exceptional Titanium Dome tweeter, uniting unparalleled resolution and insight with a polished, fluid high-frequency reproduction. The outcome? A true-to-life and immersive window into your favored music.
Remarkable Audio Realism
Incorporating a grille mesh for the tweeter that's even more acoustically transparent, a concept derived from our revered Signature models, the 603 S3 achieves extraordinary resolution and realism alongside the novel Titanium Dome tweeter.
Precision and Transparency in Sound
Thanks to its composite construction, the Continuum cone circumvents the abrupt shifts in behavior that often hinder the performance of conventional drive units. With the 603 S3, experience a performance that's more open, neutral, and characterized by the utmost precision and transparency in delivering vocals and instruments.
Upgraded Connectivity
Pioneered from the speaker terminals introduced in our acclaimed 700 Series range, the speaker terminals featured on the new 603 S3 boast a refined layout and an unobstructed signal path, ensuring optimal connection between your amplifier and loudspeakers.
Specifications
Size & Weight
- Dimensions: Height: 985 mm (38.8 in) cabinet only, 1,020 mm (40.2 in) including plinth Width: 190 mm (7.5 in) cabinet only, 260 mm (10.2 in) including plinth Depth: 340 mm (13.4 in) cabinet only, 368 mm (14.5 in) including grille and terminals, 402 mm (15.8 in) including plinth
- Net Weight: 27.5 kg (60.6 lb)
Technical Details
- Technical Features: Decoupled Double Dome Titanium tweeter, Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange, Paper bass cones, Flowport™
- Description: 3-way vented-box system
- Drive Units: 1x ø25mm (1 in) Titanium Dome high-frequency, 1x ø150mm (6 in) Continuum cone FST midrange, 2x ø165mm (6.5 in) Paper bass cone
- Frequency Range: -6dB 29Hz - 33kHz
- Frequency Response: 46Hz - 28kHz ±3dB (reference axis)
- Sensitivity: 90dB (on axis at 2.83Vrms at 1m)
- Harmonic Distortion: 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis), <1% 100Hz - 22kHz, <0.5% 350Hz - 12kHz
- Nominal Impedance: 8Ω (minimum 3.0Ω)
- Recommended Amplifier Power: 30W - 200W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
- Max Recommended Cable Impedance: 0.1Ω
Finishes
- Cabinet Finishes: Black, White, Oak
- Grille Finishes: Black (Black), Grey (White and Oak)
By appointment
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- Family owned since 2010
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