Bowers and Wilkins NEW 603 Speakers REVIEW - Conclusion

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  • @swiss889
    @swiss889 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    You have put so much effort into the you tube reviews lately... thank you

  • @ricokoegelenberg1150
    @ricokoegelenberg1150 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for all the effort. The best review on the 603 at the moment!

  • @homecinemax1
    @homecinemax1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks again for all the great reviews!!

  • @orchardmudtwin
    @orchardmudtwin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was incredible; I was upset when the music stopped and you started talking. I want one now.

  • @daniel85444
    @daniel85444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi there ! Could you tell me please, what do you think between this B&W 603 or Wharfedale Evo 4.3/4.4 which on is better for a small room ? Thanks 🙏

  • @HariPrasad9999
    @HariPrasad9999 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Many thanks for your efforts

  • @jefflaporte2598
    @jefflaporte2598 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely brilliant presentation. I have to say that I am in the market for a new system. Not everyone has 40-100k to throw at a system so it's refreshing to see some of the, dare I say, lower end speakers being reviewed. I agree with your conclusions as well. I have to also say I have been listening to other speakers like focal that seem very bright without as much bass and at a much higher price point. Honestly these sounded better to me. At 2k US versus 10k US I find it really hard to justify the extra 8k on a "Higher end" speaker.
    Thank you so much for the reviews. Look forward to more from your channel.

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      more expensive speakers do do more there is no getting away from that but these are capable of a lot and that lot can easily put a big smile on your face which is what it's all about.
      It's not only about the speakers as a lot of people claim these speakers were fed from frol very good electronics source and in a good room to create the results I got :)
      All the best and thanks for watching

    • @jefflaporte2598
      @jefflaporte2598 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem Listening to your Kef R7 reviews now. :). I may have found a new love. :)

  • @andrewrees8749
    @andrewrees8749 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just had a set of these speakers, run them in for a week, quite happy with them, run them with Arcam a 39 amp and Rotel power amp plus arcam CD player, so bi amping them

    • @EdBenji
      @EdBenji 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      When you run speakers in do you need high volume??

    • @andrewrees8749
      @andrewrees8749 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@EdBenji no definitely not, can leave playing on repeat over night, for 4 days,normal volume is fine when you are listening, to your music.

  • @jamestysinger8452
    @jamestysinger8452 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would you recommend these for a home theater set up or just for music?

  • @henryduncan74
    @henryduncan74 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have monitor audio bronze 5s would the 603s be a huge step up?

  • @andreasmoller9798
    @andreasmoller9798 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those speakers seems very good. But i will hold on with My b&w 683 s2 for a bit longer, 4 years old now. I most likely upgrade to 700 series instead to make a more difference. The difference between 683 s1 and s2 are big. Not as Much with 603 as it was with previous gen. The amp i want to upgrade first. I own nad c375bee for now, i am happy with it. But i want an amp with more features. And maybe a Little more forward treble. Its a bit laidback on nad, and 683 s2 are a bit laidback so they could benefit from that. Rotel ra 1592 and musical fidelity m6si seems intresting. They could benefit the speakers to full amount.

  • @rxw5520
    @rxw5520 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I highly recommend a subwoofer if you plan to use these in a 2.0 / 2.1 setup and will be using it some for movies/tv, or if you ever want to play music where the bass is a main feature... hip hop or certain R&B. I own them and they sound great with other genres without a sub.

  • @feelgeorge
    @feelgeorge 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful Review, I would love to see a comparison between these speakers and 702 S2 or Focal 948/936

  • @8skyline7
    @8skyline7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bowers and Wilkins 603 or Klipsch 8000F ??

  • @ryousuketakahashi5038
    @ryousuketakahashi5038 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also i think the best affordable speakers are : Wharfedale Diamond 11 series , EVO series and Elysian series designed by Peter Comeau. They sound and look like speakers that cost 3 or 4 times more , they are unique and very good built. I HAVE SPOKEN

  • @serdardenktas6348
    @serdardenktas6348 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tahank you so much for the beautiful video, it really help me a lot. But I have one more question and this is very importent for me. For the last 15 years I was using the old dm 603 S3 , still loving them😍 but it is time to upgrade. Should I go for the brand new 603 or the old (15years old) dm 604 s3 ? Please any answer 🙏🏻🙏🏻😊😊

  • @charlesaldous5389
    @charlesaldous5389 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Terry. I got a pair of these about six months ago and am still blown away by them every day! Especially the bass. The two wooden plinths that came with them are out in the boxes in the garage, as someone told me "Ooh no boy, you won't need them!" But I'd just like to ask you, as you did such a great set of demo's and review on them, what you think? Should I go and fish them out of the garage and add them to the speakers? My room is a little on the slim side, but there is still room to add these, so, if you don't mind, whadya think? Please. By the way, I use them equally for music and home cinema. Thanks!

  • @borlach321
    @borlach321 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful finish!

  • @jsvbravo
    @jsvbravo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Terry, thank you for the excellent and detailed review! Would you please do a test on Kef Q950? Kindly compare them or do a shootout? (With the new B&W 603) Thank you very much and really appreciate it!

  • @jorgeolafsen4991
    @jorgeolafsen4991 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've watch many of sound test videos and researched speakers over the years. This guy, (Terry Ellis) is one of the best with his presentation and information provided. Excellent job. Got allot of good out of this. Thanks.

  • @vincentmartinent2518
    @vincentmartinent2518 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video 👍👍what s your opinion please? What the better Bw 603 s2 anniversary or Bw 703 s2 or Bw 705 s2 ?

  • @JohnSeitz
    @JohnSeitz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking at these or KEF q950 hmmm would a Marantz 7013 power these in a home theatre situation?

  • @matthewtodd3879
    @matthewtodd3879 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    B&W make great affordable speakers but you have got to be careful as they can sound bright

  • @nikospanagiotopoulos933
    @nikospanagiotopoulos933 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the review. Do you think that the 603's would be good for a musical experience if i add them to my existing 5.1 B&W M1 with a PV-1 sub woofer (i.e. replacing them as a left front and right front speaker).

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes very much so, I think the 603 will offer you far more scope to get better music and home cinema sound and the the next suggestion would be a matching centre speaker of course.
      Bear in mind how you set a system up to maximise the larger speakers might be a little different to sub sat :)

  • @TheMeercat1
    @TheMeercat1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Terry,
    just like to say that I really enjoyed your presentation.
    I am running a pair of mission 752f and a 75c centre and 751s for rears. Though these missions are somewhat 27 years old and have served me well I am looking to upgrade.
    Do you think the 603s and the htm6 centre from B&W would make a significant difference to what I am using now. I have the Sony 1080 reciever of which i am really pleased with.
    Thanks
    Martin

  • @player836
    @player836 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man right now my receiver is an old Akai aa-r32 260 watt. Would that be enough to power these? Really new to higher end audio equipment.

  • @iansian829
    @iansian829 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which is better quality sound 603 vs 700

  • @mrava2172
    @mrava2172 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great, honest review. Where would we be without Hi-Fi??

  • @Marc-qv8ep
    @Marc-qv8ep 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for a great review. I am very much considering to buy the 603s. What kind of amp would you consider to be a good match? How much power would you need to drive these speakers? I am actually looking at the Emotiva preamp (PT-100) in combination with the Emotiva power amplifier (A-300). Would that make sense?

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks on paper the 150w of the a-300 will be plenty. The amp I used in this video has 56w at 8 ohms but it's a mighty 56 watts :)

    • @sergheivelescu
      @sergheivelescu 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi. But what amp brands would you consider? Taking into account i like a warm sound. Can you recommend me a perfect amp for these speakers?

  • @vincentmartinent2518
    @vincentmartinent2518 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bw 603 or Bw 706 ? What the better ? What your opinion ?

  • @hclandscapes
    @hclandscapes 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you think these new B&W 600s sound better than the cm9s2 speakers?

  • @nespressoman
    @nespressoman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant.

  • @izools
    @izools 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are these a genuine step up from the 603 S3?
    Excellent review by the way, thank you.

  • @thomasfitzhugh7936
    @thomasfitzhugh7936 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Heard these next to the 703s, they were so close I saw no reason to spend twice the price for the 703s. Either the 603s are an enormous bargain or the 703s are overpriced.

    • @tobiasjone
      @tobiasjone 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I prefer them to the old 804’s!

    • @Drtorky
      @Drtorky ปีที่แล้ว

      I did exactly the same.

  • @hclandscapes
    @hclandscapes 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would be great hear a review on the new KEF R series, is that something you are planning to do in the future?
    But great review by the way!

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Harry, I lugged in 2 big boxes earlier today - please watch this space ;)

    • @hclandscapes
      @hclandscapes 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem
      Cool, I will look forward to seeing that as there has been very little on the new KEF series .
      Would be good to hear your opinion on how they compare to the new B&W speakers with the continuum drivers.

  • @mr-white8798
    @mr-white8798 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Running these with a Nad c388 and audioquest rocket 44 cables sounds reallly good for my taste at least

    • @poopfaced84
      @poopfaced84 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you think the NAD C368 could push these?

    • @mr-white8798
      @mr-white8798 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@poopfaced84 well considering he used and amp with Les than 80 watts in the test of these speaker's i would say yes, but i like to go a litte over just to be safe but thats just me

    • @Gamefailer
      @Gamefailer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Got a pair of 702 S2's running on the NAD C388. It can run them but they do need something more powerful. It's probably perfect for the 603's though

    • @mr-white8798
      @mr-white8798 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Gamefailer yeah it is to small was perfect for the 603, but ibought the 702 s2 myself this year and upgraded the amp to an Rotel RB-1582 Mk2 and a rotel RC -1562 preamp seems to be enough

  • @ianchua5920
    @ianchua5920 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review. Does the sound differ without the plinths?

  • @ImpeRiaLismus
    @ImpeRiaLismus 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review! Thanks a lot! I am currently thinking of buying the 603 or the 683 S2, but I am not sure which one to buy. Any suggestions?

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I haven't heard the 683 but the new 603 are really good you can't really go wrong with them

  • @adrianpaval6485
    @adrianpaval6485 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic presentation, just watched 3 times your videos for 603 and got my pair. I have a question for you: Marantz SR 6014 will be a good unit for the 603 ? Thank you for great videos .

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am sorry I dont know those marantz products at all to help out with your question - sorry about that

    • @chriss881000
      @chriss881000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think these speakers goes wery well with most amps. Im using these with a Yamaha rn-803d. First time i heard the speakers in the store, They used a 6000$ amp(nad) to run these, with some 10.000$ cables. i could not hear any difference between my cheap 950$ amp and the one They used.

    • @adrianpaval6485
      @adrianpaval6485 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      MANoWAR Thank you

  • @eja35oz
    @eja35oz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you recommend any toe in for these when mostly used for movies? Or should I gave them forward?

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      if you check in my channel I made some demonstration videos for these speakers playing in my system. You can see in those videos how I had them set up from a toe in point of view. None from memory or only a very small amount

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Here is a link to one the videos I just mentioned th-cam.com/video/YNH_WLKA27M/w-d-xo.html

  • @ing.enuity3392
    @ing.enuity3392 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi,
    Bowers 603 or Wharfedale Linton for You ? ;)

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally different speakers man so depends on what you want looks and sound wise

  • @WingxFrank
    @WingxFrank 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    May i Ask what are the best speaker cable for tannoy speaker and esoteric amp thx! budget around $1800USD

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am a very big fan of Tellurium Q cables and XLO Cables. I currently use Tellurium Q speaker cables and think they are great

    • @tuntitommosille
      @tuntitommosille 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      AmazonBasics 14 AWG OFC wire, costs around $35/100ft and there's no audible difference to more expensive cables.

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tuntitommosille maybe you have missed the videos where I demonstrate the differences in Tellurium Q cables?

    • @tuntitommosille
      @tuntitommosille 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PursuitPerfectSystem Did you measure frequency response and do a blind test with consistent results in a carefully controlled environment? No? Didn't think so. The reason I "missed" your videos is that I studied electrical engineering at the university, so I'm immune to all the hifi cable marketing hogwash. The reality of the matter is that if someone secretly replaced your Tellurium cables with Ikea lamp cord, you most likely couldn't tell a difference.

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tuntitommosille possibly but I have recorded the differences in my own system using studio grade equipment in a very controlled listening environment. Then that difference is audible back through a you tube video that is how much difference there is. The video is Tellurium Q Black vs Black II if you want to watch it for yourself and see.
      Give the recordings due credit and watch the video using a good play back source like a smartphone and good headphones.
      The differences are there and easy to hear
      also cables won't affect frequency response and yes I have measured it and room rt60 times and decay waterfall plots and much more

  • @thesupergamermario3701
    @thesupergamermario3701 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you calibrate them?

  • @borlach321
    @borlach321 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just curious, have you ever heard BW with Musical Fidelity amps? I have one of their integrated.

  • @andrewmills6132
    @andrewmills6132 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Terry, would these speakers suit a tube amp? Maybe the tubes would add a little more warmth and depth to the bass?

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      possibly warmth to the sound yes but the bass is a factor of the speakers design. People that sit on the room boundaries will naturally get more bass and deeper bass out of them
      They don't need monstrous power but they will want a little bit. Not sure a 10w single ended tube amp would be ideal but not sure it could be great at moderate volumes .

    • @dangeorgecommunications
      @dangeorgecommunications 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you tried the 'mighty mouse' Leema Acoustics' Elements Integrated?

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dangeorgecommunications that is what I used to review these Bowers & Wilkins. I have a another test lined up for it next so far it's really impressed me. I am using the Chord DAVE with it. I haven't tried it's internal dac yet that's still to do

  • @tomtaylor7292
    @tomtaylor7292 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do they found better of or on plynths,?????

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn't have a product to try them with but I feel every speaker will benefit from being placed on the right product

  • @Chris-hy6jy
    @Chris-hy6jy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In 2018 we have cost cutting and price hiking technology 🤣

  • @Beoliving
    @Beoliving 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can these speakers be driven by the Sonos Amp?

    • @Boskibro
      @Boskibro 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes but Idk why you would want to do that. Save a little more money and buy something like the Arcam SA 10.

  • @mzondi1970
    @mzondi1970 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking at speakers in this price range right now and this is one I'm considering wonder if my Yamaha 501 would push these

    • @chriss881000
      @chriss881000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why? These speakers is not hard to drive at all. 8 ohm at 88.5 db. Got them myself with a Yamaha rn-803d.. these speakers is insane:)

  • @sergheivelescu
    @sergheivelescu 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi. But what amp brands would you consider? Taking into account i like a warm sound. Can you recommend me a perfect amp for these speakers? Thanks

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      yba a200 is a good starting point for a powerful warm sounding amp compared to this Leema would be a good variety for you to try

  • @Drackleyrva
    @Drackleyrva 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm thinking about getting the 603s---would you recommend a subwoofer with these?

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't think you need a sub with them but it could be used to good effect with them if that makes sense.

  • @myatix1
    @myatix1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please do this review for the 700 series

  • @sanchotomaroy1209
    @sanchotomaroy1209 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Svs prime pinnacle the best!

  • @JuanLega
    @JuanLega 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I compared this speakers to the B&W 700 series, and they sounded a little muddy in comparison. The 700 series are no doubt much better speakers, but also more expensive. Either way the 600's are good speakers but in my opinion not excellent.

    • @tomtaylor7292
      @tomtaylor7292 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Get wot you pay for I say,,,,

  • @VecioRR
    @VecioRR 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are this speakers provided for banana plugs?

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes pretty sure they are. I would have taken some video showing their speaker terminals I don't remember them being any different to standard ones

  • @kdomster9141
    @kdomster9141 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just swap tweeter capaxitors for Mundorf supreme oil silver and resolution will approach 800 series! All for 200usd

    • @sergheivelescu
      @sergheivelescu 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      k domster you have done this already?

    • @juancabral4548
      @juancabral4548 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any info were can i hava this upgrade?

    • @kdomster9141
      @kdomster9141 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@juancabral4548 you can do it by youself or have anyone knowing basics of soldering to do it for you
      Unscrew back of speaker terminal , slide out crossover and read off the capacitor value , 4.3uf or 4.7uf and than buy same value of Mundorf Supreme capacitor and than small 0.1uf of Mundorf Supreme Silver Oil to bypass it with . If Mundorf is too expensive for you get some other quality metalized poly cap designed for audio use.
      Repair service will charge you 1 hr of labor at the most to perform this swap for you.

    • @kdomster9141
      @kdomster9141 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Here is link to the store in Canada shipping all over the world ....
      These will offer huge improvement over stock generic caps used there now
      www.partsconnexion.com/CLARITY-81519.html

  • @leonsam12
    @leonsam12 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don’t vocals sound thin??🤔🤔

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      These are my sound demos th-cam.com/video/NlRLoc67UNk/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/73Lc8ON2CNo/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/D2DS_w0RM_Q/w-d-xo.html

  • @romainmarchese9935
    @romainmarchese9935 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    with all the advertising on Instagram and others, .... B & W could offer me a pair of 603s3 new, against my old 684 in very good condition !!! thank you ..

  • @tomtaylor7292
    @tomtaylor7292 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would I swap my B&W'S 683 S2'S,,,,????? Umm don't no if I would,,,??? Same price near enough,, umm???? I love me 683's,,, beatifull,,,!!! Thanks to nintronics,,,!!

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      these are back with Nintronics now go and get demo they are bloody good

    • @andreasmoller9798
      @andreasmoller9798 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      tom Taylor don’t switch out to the new 603 if you already own 683 s2 not enough difference. I would suit to the 700 series if you want go to b&w

  • @GregoryJKeyes
    @GregoryJKeyes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have them, add a power amp

  • @nickyp310
    @nickyp310 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    He keeps calling them Bowser Wilkins.

  • @gufiaito69able
    @gufiaito69able 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So these or your reference set up?

    • @PursuitPerfectSystem
      @PursuitPerfectSystem  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      there are certain bits I really like about how bowers speakers sound, the 705 S2 were the same. These are going back tomorrow, they are not replacing my KEF Ref's, that was never my intention - but they are very good and will make a lot of people happy

  • @j.andrewr
    @j.andrewr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really appreciated and love your reviews versus the pretentious review style of Andrew Robinson (@robinsonbrand)