Zesty! The Bowers and Wilkins 607 S2 'Anniversary Edition' Review!

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0:00 Intro
0:37 About the Speakers
3:53 The Sound - A Short Summary
5:43 The Sound - A Detailed Summary
10:14 Some Problems
11:14 A Comparison!
14:59 Setup Tips and Equipment Matching
18:33 My Final Thoughts
B&W 607 S2 Anniversary Product Page:
www.bowerswilkins.com/home-au...

[@cunninghamster1954]

Fantastic review! You cover every thing I could possibly want to know. Keep up the great work.

[@tubukonxumalo8041]

Dope review. I have the 685 S2s and I'm blown away every time I take a listen.

[@FlyGuy457]

My favorite type of review. All the main questions answered. Thanks.

[@t.j.bennett6454]

Awesome review glad to see you back at it Sean thanks!

[@technotim22]

I've had a set of 601's for around 25 years so I'm used to the B&W sound but was long overdue a new pair of compact bookshelf monitors. I have had these 607 S2's for nearly 3 years now and they never fail to amaze me. They certainly suit my taste in music (Electronic, Trance, Breakbeat, Deep House), and paired with my TEAC A500 amp (bi-wired), sitting on a set of Atacama Moseco stands they are more than enough to create an impressive soundstage in my modest living room. When I have visitors they cannot beleive the sound these tiny units can produce, they are so engaging to listen to. Great review, well balanced comments and I'm glad I tuned in.

[@ZeroFidelity]

Either my ears have gotten old, or these speakers are pretty good. Thanks for watching!

[@thomass.9167]

As we get older (sorry, it happens to us all) the acuity of our hearing does go down. Have you noticed your speaker preferences changing as you’re getting older (I know, I know, you’re still young. 😄)?

[@ZeroFidelity]

@@thomass.9167 I was discussing this subject with some other reviewers. Almost all of them report that their tastes tend to change over time. Mine on the other hand, haven't altered *one bit* since I was a kid. This isn't to say that I'm escaping the cruel hands of time. It's more to say that I'm one extremely stubborn mofo.. :).

[@thomass.9167]

@@ZeroFidelity Or, perhaps that more laid back/musical/less forward sound has always appealed to you? You’re a Harbeth guy, right? Perhaps others start out with that same category of speakers and then, as they get older and their hearing decline, seek out more forward type speakers to compensate? Caveat: I’m throwing wild ideas out there with nothing to back it up.

[@dudemastermaster8944]

@@ZeroFidelity it’s so refreshing seeing you use the term mofo. Love it. And thanks for the Vid. Ps: kind of sounds like b&W is taking the opposite route of Dynaudio with their evoke line. Interesting to see a comparison with their new Emit Line. Cheers

[@estenray6685]

Would love to see you review the Focal Chora 806 as they are very a comparable two way book shelf at very close to the B&W’s price point.

[@billfarrell4387]

Hey Sean, as always great review, hope all is well take care

[@carltaylor74]

Bang on review. I have these with a Rega Brio amp and I love them.

[@gregmartinez5836]

Thanks for the video amigo! Sending positive vibes. 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@dalefarris1658]

Good morning, Sean. Love your work. You get it. You know, mostly!

[@ZeroFidelity]

Thanks!

[@jimshaw899]

Sean, I like this thought format for your reviews. I am convinced that the major characterizations of speakers are: 1. What kind of music you want to sound 'good to you,' and 2. Your room and typical level of SPL. Without knowing these about yourself, it just has to be nearly impossible to calibrate a reviewer as to whether we'd like the thing. Is it a piece that drops readily into the puzzle of our preference, or does it have to be 'force fit' and end up uncomfortable? By addressing these factors, in the review, you do go a way toward offering useful information. As an aside, you have clearly warned me off these, because they fit crosswise to my tastes. That doesn't make them bad speakers. You have helped explain who and why they fit well.

[@andrewhudson3723]

I just got a pair of 607 S2s. They are amazing. Soundstage is exquisite, bass is excellent, dense music spreads out across the room. Could not be happier.

[@stephencosta6814]

👍 💯

[@johnnymossville]

I've had my 607 S2's a couple years now, and have grown to love them. Especially for really good blues and jazz recordings.

[@piotrbiedowicz1602]

You have your 607 S2 couple of years now? How is that possible? They are not even a year on the market.

[@RioPutra_]

@@piotrbiedowicz1602 i think he mean't the s1's

[@teedeepee]

Nice review Sean! I recently auditioned the 606 S2 and the 603 S2, paired with the Nad M10 streaming amp. I loved them both but ended up going for the 603's because of their extra authority in the bass, which to my ear was as tight and clean as the mids and trebles were detailed and revealing. They are my first pair of high end speakers, and I preferred them to the Kef LS50 Meta, the Dali Oberon 7 and the Kef R3's. Hey, it all comes down to personal taste in the end, right? Keep up the great work, I really enjoy your reviews.

[@mccarthyd6603]

Live in the mountains in Colorado in a cabin with limited space.....have had the M-1 speakers for about a year and absolutely love what they are able squeeze out my vinyl....although someday with upgrade to the real B&W speakers 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Love all your reviews...👍

[@cmm373]

I have the 607's (non-anniversary edn) and they are spectacular. Amazing resolution and I do not think the treble is obnoxious or too forward, not at all. I sold a pair of Paradigm Atom (v7 I think it was) and replaced w/ these - I don't regret it for a second.

[@johnniziurski6434]

I thought I was getting the 607 anniversary edition S2 when I went in to buy speakers at my local HiFi shop. I ended up buying the 606 versions and they're INCREDIBLE! I can't wait for them to come in.

[@HomeTheatre101]

I love mine! Great speakers and beautiful sound!

[@jjziemba]

I'm toying between the two. What pushed you to the 606?

[@thomasedward2231]

I always dig your reviews.

[@tomhound273]

thank you - i bought these based on steves review but never even listened - now i love them as i use them on a bookshelf in my bedroom and with vinyl and a Marantz amp but just last week another reviewer dumped on the 707 and 607 and i base my opinion on what i hear not the specs i love these speakers - jazz at the pawnshop comes alive. thanks again

[@brucelimozaine2649]

I had the 685 S2’s and they were great speakers. I bet the new version and the anniversary edition in particular are outstanding sounding speakers. I’d like to hear them with a crossover upgrade and no rez on the inside

[@duanerandleman2456]

I am glad I found your channel. Finally someone with a good ear. I was a B&W dealer for years and never liked them. LOL

[@Jps3bs]

I've heard these speakers with my friend's system and thought they were just fantastic! The detail was incredible and so was the imaging, soundstage and musicality. Great speakers for $700..Great Job Sean👍😀

[@stephencosta6814]

🖖🤛 100%

[@HomeTheatre101]

Love my 606 S2, and ( 607’s! (Pre Anniversary), They both have great depth, and imaging, and I’m currently breaking them in!

[@PragmaticTornado]

I use these as desktop speakers for my gaming PC, and they're awesome in that respect. I have a 12" sub connected too, but hardly ever feel the need to use it with these. Best part is, for someone who also has a $20 000 main stereo, I'm still able to enjoy music very much when listening to the 607 S2's. A lot of value for your money with these.

[@thomasjanssen9124]

Great review. Did you compare them to the 606 S2 AE?

[@crh4878]

"Some B&W booty" was a great slide in joke

[@erikquinn707]

Excellent review Sean, you were so spot on with B&Ws sound with their anniversary 607 S2s. Some will love em (which I do), while others won't. The definitely have that forwardness to them (they ain't shy).I've heard them before to demo, but I myself have the B&W 703 S2 towers which carry a similar sound signature, but obviously the sound quality is taken up multiple notches by having two dedicated bass drivers and one midrange driver, and carbon tweeter, and overall just being bigger and more powerful. The Hint 6 and B&W 703s are a beautiful match and couldn't be happier. Any chance you paired the B&W 607s with the Musical Fidelity M6si and if so how'd it sound? (my guess is too energetic?)

[@robertnitsche8410]

I was looking at a pair of 607 s2's, but the Epos M5's I had have a 5" driver too, and I wanted something with a little more dynamic bass. Fortunately, I found a pair of B&W 606 s2's open box on Crutchfield for $800, and I pulled the trigger. The 606 s2 is what I call a perfect "dad" speaker. Yes it has elevated treble, but it sounds about perfect to my 59 year old ears.

[@williameuler8056]

I have them too. 52 years old, love em. Got the HTM6 S2 A. E. to match them last month and I’m in heaven finally musically. 🍻

[@HomeTheatre101]

I love mine! Great speakers and not fatiguing in my opinion, got them paired to my Rotel.

[@waltermolina7115]

Any chance you'll be comparing them with the Elac Unifi Reference?

[@wildstar41]

Hi Sean, I enjoyed your review and have been thinking about upgrading? to these. I have the 686 S2 on B&W stands about 9’ apart connected to a Denon 2400 receiver. They sound similar to what you described for the 607s. I wonder if they would deliver any meaningful improvements given the specs. Love the look of these new ones and the Anniversary aspect tempts.

[@leonsam12]

I’m considering the tower 603’s vs the tower 603 AE, any help at all there??

[@alexaras10]

Do you think that the powernode n330 would be a good match? I'm thinking of getting 4.0 system with these b&w as fronts adn wireless rear speakers

[@andreasmoller9798]

B&w is fantastic to me, have always loved their sound, bought 683 s2 as my first hifi speakers set up in 2015 very fun speakers to listen to, now i got 702 s2, crazy good speakers, detail and clarity is just a big 🤩 i never heard this amount of detail, paired with Hegel h190 i am in audio heaven, they have drawbacks, they are powerhungry takes some power to get those 6 bass drivers to get under controll, they are very revealing so they don’t answer good to poor recordings but with good recordings they are truly unbelivable 👍

[@pierliv]

I'm sure that the Hegel H190 will handle those 6 Bass driver's like a dream especially with a Damping Factor of 4000! Hegel has exceptional control and one of the best neutral sounding amplifiers out there.

[@markwagner1997]

I listened to these last Winter and was very impressed....almost bought them on the spot. However, I then listened to a pair of Kef Q350's and heard what had been missing from the B&Ws. Mid-bass, midrange and the respective soundstage and imaging came alive with the Kef's. For me, the larger box and 6.5" woofer made all the difference. I bought the Q350's and thoroughly enjoy them.

[@ZeroFidelity]

Thanks for sharing Mark! Yep, sometimes size matters!

[@williameuler8056]

@@ZeroFidelity that’s what she said 😃

[@lovethemusic4933]

How is it pairing with Audiolab 6000a? Currently I'm using the amp with Tannoy revolution xt6f and not happy. Missing top end and excessive midbass. What should I do?

[@ks4545]

Off axis performance is IMHO way too overlooked and I like that you mention it. When I listen I'm not glued to a narrow sweet spot, sometimes by necessity, but mostly by choice. I think that's the case for many people and it's a factor that I weigh heavily.

[@wronghandshooter]

I know this review is over a year old, but I just found it. Could you tell me the make and model of those desktop stands you are using.

[@adajar99]

I have the PSB Alpha P5. Would it be worth getting the 607 S2 to replace them? Thanks.

[@17cream]

As with any speaker, matching is important and can be more critical with some kit. My 606 S2 with Rega Brio and Denafrips DAC = Magic

[@laquintana8290]

Nice looking speakers. I thought the woofer was moving... was it your ceiling fan reflection? Thanks!

[@draamiransari]

Thanks for the review! Would you mind sharing where you got those desktop speaker stands? Are they available for purchase online?

[@ZeroFidelity]

I made em'. :).

[@mshiladitya86]

Hey...nice review...how would it pair with a Marantz NR 1200 which is supposed to be slightly dark sounding, do you think it is going to balance the treble issues? Thanks.

[@stephencosta6814]

Sounds logical to me

[@wylliamkwong9155]

Hi Sean, good day to you. I considering this as an upgrade to my Q Acoustics 3020i. My setup is currently the 3020i connected to the new Rega Brio which is 50w.pwr channel into 8 ohms in my small bedroom. Need your advice if I should upgrade or to stick to the 3020i. I listen mostly on Jazz (both with and without vocals). Thanks and much appreciated for your time in reading this.

[@chuckisidro8624]

Hi Sean. Awesome review! Would you say that the sound signature of these speakers is the opposite of the Dynaudio special 40s? Thanks. 👍🏻

[@ZeroFidelity]

Couldn't tell ya. I'd need the Special 40's here to say.

[@krokodyll]

Which stand is used for the comparison?

[@rampatra]

Thanks for your video and sorry for commenting again here. But could you please help me choose between the B&W 607 S2 and the Dali Oberon 3? This speaker would be used in a medium-sized living room for movies and music.

[@stephencosta6814]

I prefer the 607 I have both of them The 607 is more transparent more holographic soundstage

[@Sparklingwater1231]

I bought the 607 1st edition on a discount and absolutely love them. They are my first pair of nice speakers and do a fantastic job paired with the Denon PMA-600NE (bought them after I saw Steve Guttenberg speak highly of them and I needed an integrated amp for my small appartement). I use them for everything, vinyl, tv, movies, gaming and sometimes bluetooth. Although, just ordered the Arylic S50 pro+ for the streaming part.

[@ZeroFidelity]

Sweet! Congrats!

[@domipro123]

Would you advise to use them as Top Front speakers (like for Atmos setup)? As B&W doesn't have specific Atmos speakers I though to use a pair of these 607 S2 for that...

[@stephencosta6814]

Seems awfully expensive to do that much better off just in a bedroom two channel set up

[@JustinLoving]

Around what frequency is the bottom of the V curve in these types of speakers with this voicing?

[@ZeroFidelity]

It varies from speaker to speaker. But usually you'll see a pretty big spike in the 200-300Hz range, as well as some bumps at around 100-120 Hz.

[@bradleydurbin6784]

I have a pair of Bower and Wilkins 685 S2 paired with a 1994 Rotel power amplifier and preamplifier. Awesome sound. They retailed for about 600.00 in 2016

[@Novilicious]

Great review, I would advise everyone to save up for the 7-series. The 6S are just a tad bit too muddy on the highs. The 7’s are just right!

[@andreasmoller9798]

As a new owner of 700 series i agree, went from 600 series to 700 series well worth the investment

[@aceofspades6667]

nice review!

[@markmedeiros3137]

I have a pair of Dayton Audio T652 mini towers now and I have the opportunity to replace them with these for $425. Should I make the move or stand pat? My room is 10 ‘ by 11’.

[@geevee1045]

Ignoring price difference, do you prefer these over Triangle Borea BR03?

[@Bryan-hd7nm]

Great review! I am in between these and Martin Logan motions any thoughts on which is better?

[@nc3419]

The Motions will have a particular sound with voices because of the tweeter. More of a live venue than a studio recording is how I hear it, and I generally like it. The B&Ws should have better detail and resolution IMO. Side by side, the differences are noticeable. Having had the Motion 15s...the were efficient for their size but couldn't play loud without breaking up. I don't know how well the B&Ws would hold up at louder volumes. Cannot say one is better or not, just different.

[@riccitone]

Pairing! Yes. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@Justwantahover]

Do you think the 706s have elevated treble? Not in the room l have, that's for sure.

[@asm200sx]

This is a great take! I have the 606 S2 matched with NAD C368 and I think they pair well. Some people look at the frequency response curve first and dismiss Bowers and Wilkins immediately. I also have the older 606 model and the S2's sound "cleaner" in the treble and has more definition in the bass. Still very similar sound though.

[@halfgerardodaniel]

Hi, by cleaner, you mean brighter? Thank yoi

[@RennieAsh]

@@halfgerardodaniel Not apples to apples, but I found my 683 s2 to be less bright in the mids and treble compared to 606. Could be accentuated due to the extra woofers.

[@ADDG880]

So I need some advice here. I listen to most of my music through a pair of Sennheiser HD650s and recently decided to get a stereo set up in the living room. I went for a Marantz PM7000N, Project Debut Carbon EVO and the 607 S2 anniversary editions. One reason for the speaker choice is size restrictions. The cabinet they have to go on is only 13.5inches deep (606s are JUST too big unfortunately). I am a drummer and like to focus on that. When listening to "play" by David Grohl for example via Tidal I get lots of beautiful clarity on the cymbals, the bass drum is nice and punchy. BUT the bass guitar and toms almost sound off in the distance, not present. So questions: - do I need these speakers to be loud to get the full sound for the bass guitar and tom toms? - should I expect it to sound like there's something missing in the low end? - Would a subwoofer hit the range I think I can't hear well? - Are my ears just used to headphones and no speaker can meet what my ears are used to? Thanks in advance for replies

[@stephencosta6814]

Add a rel 5xti Subwoofer and you’ll be in heaven is

[@LocNguyen0106]

What is stand brand of the speakers?

[@davidparsons6517]

I know it’s not a tube amp but would the Hint 6 or P-6 pre be a good match? Well done as usual!

[@ZeroFidelity]

A great match!

[@DougMen1]

I don't mind a little tipped up treble, but I detest the suckout in the presence region that almost ALL 600 series bookshelf speakers have suffered from, which is why I sold the 601S3 and kept the less expensive 303, because the 303 didn't have that midrange suckout. The 602S3 didn't have it either, but they were just too loud and bassy for my small room

[@myplaguesify]

so this has same sound has dali oberon?

[@ferchur4833]

Hi Sean. Have you heard the 705S2?. Do you think treble is more relaxed/refined in those than 607s?.

[@ZeroFidelity]

Cant say, as I haven't heard em'.

[@andreasmoller9798]

If you want a relaxed speaker don’t buy b&w, 705 will sound much more refined in the highs and lows than any of the 600 series speakers

[@rubizness]

Has ELAC sent you a pair of Uni-Fi reference UBR62's yet? Curious to hear your take.

[@pmpgonzalez]

Hi. How would these pair with the Denon PMA-600ne? Thanks.

[@stephencosta6814]

I think it would pair of nicely

[@calaf_725]

Thank you for your review and for making comparisons. It gives context to your observations. My first quality speakers were B&W DM640i back in 1999. I still miss them and i always thought that they sounded better than anything B&W made later. I auditioned the CM series once and it was a disappointment. The latest 800 series though made me pick up my jaw from the floor.

[@mtkreger]

When I was shopping for some new equipment, several months ago, I purchased the KEF LS50 Metas. For the most part, I really liked them. But, the rolled off high ends kept presenting itself and I ended up returning them. B&W wasn't really on my radar...due to opinions I had formed many years ago. However, I saw a number of videos and read some write-ups on the 805 D3s. I visited a local HiFi shop for a listen and ended up buying them. They sounded even better in my home and with my amp. As Sean mentioned about amp pairing with the review speakers, I believe the same applies with the 805 D3s. Jaw dropping? Absolutely! Listening now, several months later, I'm still amazed by these speakers. It is interesting that a bias I had, from years ago, caused me to not initially consider B&W. But, I'm glad I questioned that bias.

[@dallasreynolds9828]

How would these pair with Bluesound POWERNODE Edge?

[@Elbenito84]

Bowers and Wilkins most virtuous attributes can be summed up in two words: harmonic resolution. I've had so many speakers over the years and recent put together a cheap and cheerful office system. I tried all the usual suspects at the price point and was amazed how B&W has really brought things back to when I feel like they were really on top of the game 20 or so years ago. B&Ws failing has always been producing speakers at a reasonable price point that require electronics that are beyond the use case at a cost to perform as expected. They may have some coloration and sizzle in the top end but they always capture the harmonic energy of music in way that is accurate and engaging and few other speakers achieve this. People love to hate B&W, and I'll agree the last couple of generations of speakers as a whole were a bit "meh" but these are really great for the money.

[@qbaqban]

Thanks for the great review! I just purchased these speakers! You mentioned the importance of pairing it with the right amp, my current amp is the Yamaha A-S501. Is this amp the right pairing for these speakers?

[@stephencosta6814]

I would think song

[@qbaqban]

I returned the speakers, they didn't sound anything like described in the review. Awfully bright and thin sound.

[@rayray8645]

Who makes your small speaker stands and are they a good replacement for full size stands/desk top usage?

[@ZeroFidelity]

I make em'. :). They are appropriate for desktop/bookshelf use.

[@rayray8645]

@@ZeroFidelity cool, thanks. :)

[@lyndonramchatesingh105]

Hey zero fidelity does bowers sound airy and have that space between the instruments that everything sounds clean and what other speakers give that type of sound that feel open

[@ZeroFidelity]

It can have that sound for sure. But as I said in the review, equipment pairing is key.

[@lyndonramchatesingh105]

What's d best speakers to work with my Yamaha RX v6a will u get some dali oberon 5 floorstanders for review

[@lyndonramchatesingh105]

Hey zero fidelity apart from the klipsch rp8000f what does their smaller 6000f sound like have u reviewed those

[@tamersosman]

Does it sound good with marantz pm8006?

[@arunetm1]

Great review. Thanks! You mentioned your familiarity with the old nautilus series. I recently purchased a pair of 802N full range speakers. Do you have any thoughts on the right amplifier pairing for them? I am currently driving them with a classe sigma amp2 stereo amp along with a denon receiver as a preamp.

[@solarfall2728]

I had a pair of those. Assuming you're happy with them and don't have any issues with the tweeters, I would say you definitely need a preamp. The change you'll get from swapping out the Denon with a good line stage will be nothing short of a stunning improvement.

[@arunetm1]

@@solarfall2728 thanks. I prefer the sound of their original tweeters to the new diamond ones which are ridiculously expensive too. I have not listened to many other brands too.

[@ZeroFidelity]

What Solarfall said. You're best off using a dedicated stereo pre-amplifier. I'd suggest either a nice tube pre-amp or a matching pre-amp from Classe.

[@solarfall2728]

@@arunetm1 Just to clarify, I wasn't judging the speaker one way or another. Some people can take metal tweeters, and some can't. It applies to many speakers, not just B&W. I only bring it up because how you approach the upgrade will be very different if you are trying to fix something, as opposed to staying with the same sonic signature. The upside to having a speaker like this is you'll hear the upgrades. That's why I made my first comment. Some systems you have to struggle to hear changes. Not so with your amp and speakers. If you match them with good quality components, you'll be paid back in sound quality.

[@arunetm1]

Thanks. I am considering a steaming preamp like the Cambridge audio cxn v2. Or the nad streaming preamp. Any thoughts?

[@Justwantahover]

The Sound Artist has a recessed woofer, making it more out of phase with the tweeter and restricts the spread of the sound (with the lack of a wave guide). Iol And it looks amateur. Why? Is it an acoustic secret?

[@buttonman1831]

I think the 700 series are similar to the 607s regarding amplifier matching. I tried a pair of 702s2 and they did sound a tiny bit dry sometimes with my Hegel. They did so many things well, but the overall character just wasn't for me. I prefered similarly price Monitor Audio Platinum's and Klipsch Cornwall IV which is what I purchased. Would be interesting to see a review on Monitor Audio Silver bookshelves. I have great respect for that brand and that line in particular.

[@andreasmoller9798]

Thats intresting i have hegel h190 and 702 s2 with very good result not tiny at all, they can sound shrill and tiny before they gets runned in, i think they are match made in heaven with Hegel, but we all different tastes, for me the detail of 702 s2 is truly unbelivable, of you after big sound and very deep bass, its not the best pick

[@tonyjuarez6296]

How’s the bass ?

[@justanobody4983]

I had the 607 s1 and they are very good. Ive heard the s2 and its similar but better. I dont think you need to upgrade from the s1. Yes they are enjoyably fun speakers. Great as an entry to audio

[@leekumiega9268]

I'm glad you said that they are not for someone looking for accuracy with their huge suckout between 2-3khz and exaggerated highs that at least are low on distortion.

[@taragabe2001]

Hi Sean . I know you love the iota for a match. How about the mf or cambridge. Suitable? I have the 706s2 with hegal h190. Great match. The hegel just controls them beautifully.

[@juanmillaruelo7647]

Please tell us a bit about the 706 S2. It looks like what the 600 range would like to be "when they grow up". ;-)

[@taragabe2001]

Great sounding speakers. But they need to be matched to the right amp to maximise their potential. Like Sean said partnering amp is important. You need an amp that is neutral. The hegel h190 suits it beautifully. I reckon the musical fidelity m3 as minimum would be a good match. There's a few reviews on the 706 s2s online

[@andreasmoller9798]

I have the same amp to drive 702 s2 i am in music heaven

[@Justwantahover]

My 706s have good treble but the voice sound seems to lack "chuff".

[@dickydoesaudio3466]

I need to get a set of B&W's I've always heard they are a little bright but maybe in a good treated room that might go away. Definitely on my list of speakers to listen too.

[@russellparker4568]

It doesn't go away, its artifacts and noise thats coming through. Depends on your hearing i guess. They are definitely a marmite speaker.

[@jual-rakid]

does this speaker count as an upgrade for my dbr62 which i like?

[@ZeroFidelity]

If you like the sound of the DBR62 - then I'd hesitate to call these an upgrade in a way that will guarantee satisfaction. The 607S2 has a totally different sound. If you like a warmish yet balanced-ish sound, then the Buchardt S300 would likely represent the next noticeable jump.

[@jual-rakid]

@@ZeroFidelity huge help, thanks

[@bass4life294]

Nice speakers man!

[@sungkim742]

The bass on the this speaker is perfect.

[@hi-fihaven2257]

Nice looking speakers with a nice looking price tag.

[@thisisnotanick]

I dont really know anything about audio but Im looking to upgrade my Panasonic SA-PM03 that I bought for $100 20 years ago. Are these speakers "only" for music? How would they work with mainly watching videos/movies? Could anyone be so kind as to give me some advice/pointers on this?

[@calelsuper2725]

I watched a movie last night on the 606s2 . Good good . Is there a saying , if speakers are good with music they normally good with movies , but the opposite is not true

[@stephencosta6814]

They will do double duty perfectly I think you’re going to really really like them

[@thisisnotanick]

@@stephencosta6814 Yes I love them :)

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

Bowers and Wilkins 607 S2 vs Klipsch RP-600M vs LS50 Meta | KEF for a Marantz PM8006 ?

[@stephencosta6814]

607 for me anytime

[@Dirtweed]

I have a set of CM1 B&W speakers and I drive them with an old Onkyo TX-2500 MKII receiver and they sound amazing. I want to get a set of these to pair them with my Pioneer SX-780.

[@brianmorecombe2726]

I`ve ordered a pair of these exact speakers.I wasnt paying the original price of £500 but they were on offer for about a third off so i but an order for them.Can`t wait to get them.Nice lowdown on these speakers btw.

[@stephencosta6814]

Your going to love tham stay about 5 to 6 feet away from them ear at tweeter height tow them in just a little bit and be prepared for jaw dropping sound

[@brianmorecombe2726]

@@stephencosta6814 Thanks,theyve got to be way better than my £50 Wharfedale 9.0`s

[@RennieAsh]

I found them a little too forward, prefer the balance of the older yellow cone, though that one is slightly more coloured. Also tried them with active crossover directly to the drivers. Made them smoother and easier on the ears, but more conventional sounding. Fun fact : the continuum cone is translucent to light, so you may get sunlight through the rear port onto the driver, or, you could add LEDs onto the woofer frame inside the cabinetand turn it into a party rave speaker lol

[@stephencosta6814]

Sweet 🎊🎈

[@sphenoidjjj]

By the older yellow cone are you referring to the b and w 685?

[@MrRambee]

How do they compare to the PSB P5?

[@ZeroFidelity]

Totally different. Check out my review of the P5 if you want a detailed description of their sound. It'll only take ya a few minutes to understand why I'm not providing a comparison here. Two completely different presentations.

[@scorpven]

5:45 how do you boost treble in a passive crossover?

[@ZeroFidelity]

You can nearly short a resistor in-line with the high frequency driver. Easy peasy.

[@scorpven]

@@ZeroFidelity An in-line resistor can only attenuate not boost. I think to attain a V curve in a passive crossover the designer would have to lower the mid frequency not boost the low and high frequency.

[@ZeroFidelity]

​@@scorpven Hence why I said short. Or you can reduce the value of said resistor. Either way, reducing attenuation will allow more high frequency output to pass along to the HF driver. There are many tools in the toolbox. Usually the foundation begins with selecting and/or building drivers that will exhibit the behavior that you desire. If the drivers need some help to attain that V curve profile, then sure, purposefully creating a greater dip at the handoff point between the HF driver and the lower frequency driver will be affective. And fairly easy since there will naturally come a point when both drivers output will fall rather dramatically.

[@zaoria123]

Thanks, Sean. Have you heard any of the 700 S2 series? I have the 704 S2 and think they sound great.

[@juanmillaruelo7647]

They should, the 700 range is the next step up. I would try the highly lauded 706 S2 as the more balanced of the lot. Sean should test them. They are at the midpoint between the mid-fi 600 series and the 800 tower monsters.

[@andreasmoller9798]

700 series is good a big step up from 600 series in all aspects, i just got 702 s2 and i love them

[@Jazzie_Fizzle]

Agree that the 700 series BIG step up from the 600 series. I tried the 606S2 and was really disappointed in the cheap unrefined sound, so ended up with a 706S2 instead.

[@chriswoods1355]

@@Jazzie_Fizzle thinking of going from 606s2 to 706s2 Iam finding the 606 a bit to hot. How do the 706 compare.

[@Jazzie_Fizzle]

@@chriswoods1355 smoother, finer, more refined in my experience. I paired this with a Marantz Pm7000n

[@amb3cog]

Sean you didn't say how many tube watts would be needed to drive these properly. What say you on the subject? 30? I'm thinking my HH Scott 340B (30 watts) would do fine with these in my small room. But probably not in a big one. ✌️

[@ZeroFidelity]

30 would be fine. These speakers are voiced in a way that serves as something of a counterweight to their sensitivity rating.

[@amb3cog]

Cool, plus I was thinking the impedance helps. 8 ohm is usually okay with that amp, even if it dips into the 4 ohm area. I just try the 8 ohm, and the 4 ohm tap. Or just throw em on the 4 ohm one, and be done with it, when I'm feeling lazy. 😁

[@llysender]

At lest for me 607 has a compressed lower treble on the classe stack when I was demoing them in the B&W demo room. The 607 I feel do not go well with moden electronic music where speed and separation are more important than boosted bass and treble. I feel that they work better with smooth vocals and melodic instrumentals. Personally I feel that the 606 has a much better tweeter and worth double the cost esp for high res brick wall electronic music. That being said I ended up choosing the BR03 in the end so I guess while fun to listen to I am not really a B&W guy

[@NemoPropaganda]

Mmm, sounds like i might dig these.

[@Justwantahover]

I got some 706s and l don't think they are any different. What is the difference? The veneer?

[@billywindsock9597]

I heard these for forty-five minutes and that was enough. Like an early CD player. Can you not hear the screaming treble? Bought Focal Chora 806's for my bedroom system, very happy.

[@ZeroFidelity]

Did you not catch the part of this review where I talk about the treble, mention how it can get quickly out of hand if its paired up to the wrong gear, and about how most people won't like the sound in that instance? So yeah, I covered that. Glad you're happy with the Focals. Those aren't exactly polite either, but are certainly less lively than the 607's.

[@billywindsock9597]

@@ZeroFidelity yes I did. You deserve a medal for sticking to these for so long. With a Naim 5i and Naim CD player they were shrill. The Chora’s are lively too, but never trip up into screech.

[@kman9387]

I just got the Focal 806 as well👌 And the best part is that they are hand made and assembled in house 👏👍

[@olaniyi570]

Not saying they aren't aggressive in the treble but B&W need quite a few hours of play time before the treble calms down some.

[@billywindsock9597]

@@olaniyi570 the demo speakers I heard had 80+ hours according to the dealer.

[@vitogenovese1586]

Did you see Andrew Robinson's recent 606/607 review?

[@ZeroFidelity]

Nope. Although I'm loosely aware of how negative it was. My advice is to disregard our personal opinions and to only pay attention to whats said about the performance/sound of the product.

[@vitogenovese1586]

@@ZeroFidelity Interesting! I own a pair of B&W606 first edition. I have found them very good but a bit power hungry. At the moment I am rocking a Synthesis Roma 510AC Tube Amp with Monitor Audio Gold 100's & Goldenear SuperSub. The tube amp works great with the Monitor Audio speakers as they are too bright on my power amps. VERY HAPPY with this setup. Thanks again for a great review!!!