Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3

C
Ranked #19 in Bookshelf Speakers
404 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

What Hi-Fi? calls it the best all-round B&W speaker and an award-winning standmount. That is a rare clean sweep from a specialist.

Consolidated from 43 cited sources across 31 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

  • 2 glowing sources
  • 1 enthusiastic source
  • 28 positive sources
  • 7 mixed sources
  • 3 unconvinced sources
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Flagged as a product to avoid

1 of 2 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Good sound but overpriced compared to peers; not the best value.

Flagged 27 July 2026

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Pros & cons

  • ✓ Precise sound with tight, impactful bass
  • ✓ Won a best-standmount award
  • ✓ Called the best all-round B&W bookshelf speaker
  • ✓ Owners report exceptional sound quality
  • ✗ High price for the same cost

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 16 articles, 23 video reviews and 4 community sources

28 positive sources

W What Hi-Fi? Article · Jul 2022
Previous B&W speakers struggled to convey sufficient dynamics at low volumes, but the 607 S3 have no issues where that's concerned. The sound is precise, with a tight bass that's full of impact. But during testing we kept coming back to one word: fun. Yes, they're clear and refined, but overall the listening experience is just joyful from start to finish. For all the technological advances made inside the cabinet, B&W has stepped up the entertainment value outside it, and for the listener, that's what really matters.
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A Audiofilando Audiofilando · 23.8K subscribers · Dec 2023
In questa BOTTE PICCOLA. Un qualità ECCELLENTE!
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L Living Entertainment Nathaniel Dobbie · reviewer
At this price, very few speakers compete with what the 606 S3 does. It has the kind of sonic character that makes you want to put on another record — not because it flatters everything, but because it makes music feel genuinely alive. That's harder to achieve than it sounds, and Bowers & Wilkins have been refining this formula for long enough to know exactly how to do it.
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H Hi-Fi Riff Hi-Fi Riff · 12.8K subscribers · Oct 2023
Indeed, Mike and David think that it's the best cheap bookshelf speaker on sale right now, and more fun than you'd expect from a budget box.
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T Taps Das simonf7623 · owner · Dec 2023
I have these speakers and was floored by the sound quality. My room is a garage size room and it fills it nicely with a full bodied sound. Highs are sparkling without being shrill, midrange is weighty and natural and the bass is phenomenal for such a small speaker- fast, taught and goes surprisingly low. These speakers have rejuvenated my love for music again.
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T The Listening Post Christchurch | TLPCHC The Listening Post Christchurch | TLPCHC · 12.4K subscribers · Jun 2025
Then S3. Now obviously it's series 3, version three, upgrade three. They spend a lot of time and energy and R&D making their generations better. So when they've got a series 3, it's actually worthwhile of revisiting even if you may only own the series 2
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The Bowers and Wilkins 607 S3 is a very fun speaker to listen to despite what I saw on the internet #bowersandwilkins #607s3 #speakers #bowersandwilkinsspeakers #studiospeakers Bowers and Wilkins 607 S3 Speaker Review. Discover the fun sound experience of the Bowers and Wilkins 607 S3 speaker, as we explore its features and performance!
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S SECRETS of Home Theater and High Fidelity SECRETS of Home Theater and High Fidelity · 11.5K subscribers · Dec 2023
Our Taps Das takes a look at the new Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 bookshelf speakers and he finds a heck of a lot to like about them!
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T T3 Article
But having said that, there would be nothing disappointing about ownership of either the Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 or the Sonus faber Lumina II Amator. They’re both outstanding performers at their respective price points and will prove very rewarding over the long term.
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이 이개떡 이개떡 · 3.1K subscribers · Mar 2024
So, keeping that in mind, I purchased the 607 S3. My score for whether I would repurchase if I were to discard it is 4 or 5 points. It has been a long time since I found a speaker that was worth every penny. I think I would buy it again even if I had to pay the full price
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T The Audio Tailor The Audio Tailor · reviewer
The 607 S3 bookshelf speakers defy their compact footprint with remarkable scale and definition. Incorporating the same Titanium Dome tweeter and Continuum cone midrange as their larger siblings, they deliver a natural, transparent soundstage with precise imaging.
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S Sounds Sense Sounds Sense · 1.7K subscribers · Aug 2025
Are you ready to experience sound like never before? Whether you're a music enthusiast, a budding audio file, or someone looking to upgrade their home audio setup, the Bowers and Wilkins 606 and 607 S3 speaker package might just be the perfect choice for you.
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M MestresDaMúsica setkost · owner · Jun 2025
B&W 606 S3 сцена шире, играют чище и детализации больше, отчётливо и детально слышно как Барабанщик бьёт по тарелкам и по другим барабанам, а у оберонов все глухо разные детали слышится как Эхо где-то там вдали, шикарные полочники B&W 606 S3.
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W What Hi-Fi? Article · Dec 2025
The Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 offer a punchy, dynamic, and lively sound, a compact and classy build, and a whole lot of fun. Place them in a small to medium-sized room and you'll find yourself not wanting to skip a single track.
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A AVForums David H · reviewer
Offering power and scale that belies its compact form, the Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 bookshelf speaker combines a new Titanium Dome™ tweeter with the accuracy and transparency of the acclaimed Continuum™ bass/midrange cone.
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S SECRETS of Home Theater and High Fidelity GovtMulo · owner · Dec 2023
After watching your video I decided to buy these speakers and paired them with an MF 2Msi: it is heaven for my budget: tight bass, clear mids and smooth highs. I enjoy my music in the man cave.
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E Empire Article · Jun 2025
But, with the five audiophile-level Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 speakers included in this bundle, your home cinema will be a serious contender when it comes to all-encompassing cinematic sound.
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F Forensic Audio frankybabyjap1980 · owner · Dec 2024
I still have my pair of b and w dm602 s3 in Calvados,from new 20 years ago,and love the powerful sound,linked up to my marantz pm 6010 ose ki,6000 ose ki CD,and cd63mk 2 ki cd
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T Techscrew dejandavkov · owner · Jun 2020
I have a B&W 603 s3 black and Marantz PM7000. i previously owned 10 different types of speakers and 50 different types of amplifiers and receivers.
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H HomeTechnologyReview Article
Stand-mounts like 606/607 S3, 705 S3, 705 S3 Signature, or 805 D4 are more than enough. Towers can overload the space with bass.
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F Facebook Steve Kingdon · owner
They’re lovely… very slightly bright sounding, but nevertheless, a nice little unit, and beautifully made.
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M Mad Audio moddiy9714 · owner · May 2024
The soundstage is very wide with good depth, and the highs create a holographic image.
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T The Tech Experience MrStingraybernard · owner · Feb 2025
Just bought the 607 s3 , best speaker I’ve owned as far as being detailed not fatigue
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H Hi-Fi Riff geraldmonger1921 · owner · Oct 2023
I listened to both and qute honestly, I was impressed with the B&Ws.
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E Empire Online Article Read F Facebook nicelydone168
The Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 was built exactly for that.
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T Tharbamar 往古穗 · owner · Jun 2019
Even the best sound of Bowers & Wilkins 607.
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H Homecinesolutions Article
607 S3: compact, B&W neutrality
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7 mixed sources

A Andrew Robinson dsidrius · owner · Sept 2023
I'm definitely curious to demo the S3s in my room to see if they need as much DSP / room correction to make them sing. For the kind of content I watch and the kinds of music I listen to, the S2s are super fun, but after demoing the 706 S3 bookshelves at a hifi show in a hotel room that was far from ideal acoustically, I realized how awful the soundstage and cabinet design is on the 606 S2s!
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A AVForums ChronicOverthinker · reviewer
The next step tends to cost more with something like B&W 607 S3 which will sound very much the opposite of the Diamonds above. B&W makes one of the nicest looking speakers. Demo/comparison would be required at local RS first. You could always ask what kind of bundle deal PT would be willing to offer with X1800H if there is interest! These speakers you would not be angling toward listeners.
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T Tharbamar connorduke4619 · owner · Apr 2023
Excellent detailed review. It seems like B&W tried to make a more tonally balanced speaker but in the process lost too many of their previous strong points. Musician Knight 1 is indeed far more dynamic with better instrument separation and transient attack.
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T T3 Article
For me, though, it's the Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 that get my vote. Value is a big deal for many people at the moment (myself included) – but here good value in no way means 'cheap', as the S3 pair sound spectacular.
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F Facebook Steve Kingdon · owner
I see they were highly rated in what hi-fi magazine, but was wondering if anyone on here has any experience with them and if they’re worth purchasing?
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T Tharbamar bobcat5323 · owner · Jun 2019
Elac 6.2 sound better at half the price. B&W is only good if your buying their premium well over 10,000.
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A Audioholics AbhisarMohapatra · owner · Sept 2023
I was sceptical about it working properly in small spaces but it is just perfect
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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #19 of 31 on our bookshelf speakers tier list, in C tier. That placement draws on 43 cited sources across 31 outlets.

3 of the 41 sources with a clear view are critical of it: Audio Science Review (ASR) Forum, AVForums and Tharbamar. High price for the same cost.

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