Open, Neutral, Fluid:, and Extended Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 Bookshelf Speaker Belies Its Size and Features Decoupled Double-Dome Titanium Tweeter 

Few loudspeaker series can lay claim to a heritage that spans nearly three decades. Fewer still get the reactions inspired by the Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 bookshelf speaker. Expressions of awe, and exclamations such as "I cannot believe the range of sound and openness that come from such a compact device" are commonplace. Then again, not every manufacturer is Bowers & Wilkins, and certainly, not every standmount is the 607 S3. They can only wish, but you can experience the reality of how convincingly this space-friendly 11.8 x 6.5 x 9.3-inch (HWD) design performs in your own home with a risk-free audition.

Ideal for small and medium sized rooms, bedrooms, offices, and dens, or for use as surrounds in a 600 Series home theater, 607 S3 exudes the advanced technology and meticulous engineering that has made Bowers & Wilkins globally famous. Voice-matched to other 600 Series models, the 10.3-pound unit plays with beguiling detail, clarity, and balance. It excels at both low and high levels, with the latter getting extra assistance from a brand-new decoupled double-dome titanium tweeter housed in an elongated tube-loading system. In addition, its vented-box architecture means you'll also enjoy satisfying low-end frequencies that help bring involving energy to music and movies.

Inside, a five-inch Continuum cone bass/midrange driver — a trademarked innovation that took eight years to develop and first found in Bowers & Wilkins' flagship 800 Series — accompanies the one-inch tweeter to provide remarkable purity, smoothness, and accuracy. The ultra-neutral 607 S3 will probe and identify the layers embedded in songs and albums, and render film soundtracks with immersive aptitude. A speaker that fits practically anywhere that affords a frequency-response range of 52Hz to 28kHz? Welcome to the world of 607 S3.

On the exterior, a matte finish and new grille cover complement aesthetics free of grille pegs and sleek cosmetics that hide the rear-firing, flared Flowport it in the back of the cabinet. Upgraded speaker terminals, self-adhesive rubber feet, and the option to pair 607 S3 with custom Bowers & Wilkins STAV S2 stands (sold separately) round out an exceptional speaker backed by a five-year manufacturer warranty.

“B&W has gone back to its roots with these stunning speakers, which, for their size and price range, really are a talented pair. We’re glad that, alongside a newfound level of clean detail, openness and precise sound, the 607 S3 have remembered to add in big doses of energy and dynamic prowess. It’s a winning combination.”
—What Hi-Fi?, Best Standmount Speaker €300-€600 2024 Award