603 S2 Anniversary Edition
Floorstanding loudspeaker
The powerful 603 S2 Anniversary Edition combines the accuracy and transparency of our acclaimed Continuum™ mid-range cone with the scale and authority of two dedicated bass drivers.
Featuring upgraded crossovers for even more transparency and a unique trim-ring to celebrate its status, the 603 S2 Anniversary Edition is the most sophisticated affordable floor-standing loudspeaker we’ve ever made.
A celebration of sound
The 603 S2 A.E. is the largest and most capable loudspeaker in the 600 Series Anniversary Edition range.
A floorstander designed to offer outstanding power accuracy and musicality.
Perfect for larger rooms and also ideal for home theatre.
Available in a new wood effect finish as well as black and white.
Layered, beautiful details
The new 603 S2 A.E. adopts a refined and upgraded version of the proven Decoupled Double Dome tweeter, offering 38kHz breakup performance.
The result? An accurate and immersive reproduction of your favourite music.
Truly amazing sound
Voices and instruments are delivered with purity and precision, thanks to the revolutionary Continuum cone, as found in their flagship 800 Series Diamond.
Once reserved for only their most revered models, Continuum brings you a cleaner and more accurate performance.
Upgraded and optimised crossovers
As well as celebratory cosmetic changes, 600 Series Anniversary Edition also benefits from a new optimised crossover design featuring carefully selected components, offering greater insight from your music.
Specifications 603 Anniversary Edition
Model
603 S2 Anniversary Edition
Description
3-way vented-box system
Features
Decoupled Double Dome aluminum tweeter
Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange
Paper bass cones
Flowport™
Drive units
1x ø25mm (1 in) aluminum dome high-frequency
1x ø150mm (6 in) Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange
2x ø165mm (6.5 in) Paper bass
Frequency range
-6dB at 28Hz and 33kHz
Frequency response
48Hz – 28kHz ±3dB
Sensitivity
88.5dB spl (2.83V, 1m)
Harmonic distortion
2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
<1% 90Hz – 22kHz
<0.5% 120Hz – 20kH
Normal impedance
8Ω (minimum 3.0Ω)
Recommended amplifier power
30W – 200W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
Dimensions
Height: 985mm (38.8 in) cabinet only
1055mm (41.5 in) with plinth
Width: 190mm (7.5 in) cabinet only
320mm (12.6 in) with plinth
Depth: 340mm (13.4 in)
370mm (14.6 in) with plinth
Net weight
24.1 kg (53.1 lb)
Cabinet finishes
Black, White, Oak
Grille finishes
Black, Grey
Brand
Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins
1960s: Humble beginnings
The sleepy coastal town of Worthing in South England might not look like a hotbed of 1960s freewheeling experimentation, but for audio fans it’s a place that’s synonymous with innovation.
Thanks to the first Bowers & Wilkins speakers built here in the early years of the company, music lovers could experience albums such as Sgt. Pepper and Pet Sounds in new, mind-expanding depth and clarity
1966: Beginings
John Bowers begins assembling speaker systems in the workshop of his electronics shop in Worthing, South East England
Following an inheritance of £10,000 from a satisfied customer, John Bowers sets up his own loudspeaker company
1966: P1
The first Bowers & Wilkins loudspeaker. The profit from P1 allowed the company to invest in new calibration equipment
1968: Domestic Monitors
The DM1 and DM3 were launched to bring high quality audio to more customers, at an affordable price point
1970s: A decade of milestones
With the company established and growing fast, Bowers & Wilkins developed its reputation for innovative design backed up by world-leading R&D.
They introduced new forms and design concepts including Tweeter-on-Top, new cone materials such as Aramid fibre, and it all culminated in the launch of the iconic 801, soon to become the reference speaker of choice for many of the world’s leading recording studios
1970: DM70
With its curved cabinet, the DM70 changed the shape of loudspeaker design
1980s: The application of science
Extensive investment in research led to the establishment of the company’s dedicated R&D facility in Steyning.
The era of MTV pop superstardom and bombastic stadium rock also saw Bowers & Wilkins buck the trend and introduce something small and unobtrusive: the “compact monitor”, or CM1
1990s: Rewriting the rulebook
The 1990s saw the pioneering work of the Steyning research team realised in spectacular fashion with the launch of Nautilus™, a speaker that rewrote preconceived notions of speaker design.
It also saw major product launches at both ends of the spectrum, with the unveiling of the highly regarded entry-level 600 Series and the flagship Nautilus 800 Series
2000s: Expansion in to new categories
The decade that brought us iPods and smartphones saw them embrace the new world with the launch of the iconic Zeppelin.
They also expanded into the car audio category and transformed the performance of their 800 Series with the development of the Diamond-dome tweeter
2015: 800 Series Diamond
The latest version of their flagship introduced a complete redesign and revolutionary new technologies, such as the Continuum™ cone
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