Leaving aside all technical and theoretical data, the only main criterion is "Which one can I listen to longer without tiring me?" I say 603 as an answer to the question.. For me, how ear-friendly a speaker is is an important criterion rather than the numbers written by the manufacturer on the label.. That brilliance and sharpness of the 706s, which was impressive at first, will start to cause uneasiness after a certain period of time. At least that's how it is for me.. My vote is for the 603s. We sincerely thank you for allowing us to have an idea about what we are curious about. :)

@jamesl.9776

2 ай бұрын

Bruh u just need another subwoofer

Great comparison test, thank you. The 603S2 is a rich low, but it has a tubular sound. The 706S2 likes to sound well Hi-Low balanced and clear. It is even better to have a richness up to around 35Hz.

Thanks for your comment. This MAY partially explain the stark difference in sound quality on your videos between large and small speakers. However, some other reviewers manage to make large speakers sound good on KZread videos! Anyway, thank you for your excellent videos on smaller speakers.

I love my 705 s2. Truly magical to listen to.

Thanks for the great comparison. What do you think of the B&W 600 series vs the similarly priced Wharfedale EVOs at their respective price points?

Great job!

706 S2 has great detail and instrument clarity. Well done video, thank-you sir.

Same DNA, but more details you can hear from floor stand, cause of Woofers and Tweeter sound. they are overlapping each other ( Tweeter and woofers) to get better details.

Great review!

@Tharbamar

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I like them both. I like Grace Mahya's voice on anything.

Hello...nice review...can you tell me if QED XT40i speakers cable is ok combo for 603 s2? Ty

Greetings. One question, which speaker do you recommend more, the B&W 603 or the 705? Both S2. The provider tells me that the bass are similar, but that the 705 are clearer. First of all, Thanks. (The room is 20 mt2, the amplifier is a Roksan K3)

Both are great overall, would love to see Quad Z2/Z1 tested and others like it in the future :)

Any chance you can audition a pair of monitor Audio Silver 300 and comparing to the 603 series 2 please.

706’s for me!!🙌🏽🙌🏽

First, it's important to keep the model numbers correct in your head. But in a nutshell, the small speaker sounds better. Period.

Thanks for this informative review. How easy would you say the 603 S2 speakers are to place to get a full & cohesive sound across its' frequency reproduction capabilities?

@Tharbamar

10 ай бұрын

It’s pretty easy to get them right if there is enough space due to their immersive sound stage and depth.thanks

Hey, man! Thanks for the review! I wanted to ask something - I live in an apartment, so most of the time, I will listen these set with lover volume. For lower volume listening with lower end amp, which one of these would you recommend?

@Tharbamar

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, if you have space go with the towers which will offer better frequency response at lower volume, even with average amps, thanks

Better bass articulation with the 706 S2.

Thank you for this sound comparison. Even with earphones the difference is significant. 706 is superior. You do an excellent job communicating your understanding of these speakers.

@xaerothehero

Жыл бұрын

What? The 706 is clearly left in the dust compared to 603 AE

Please review the Quad Z2...

Any chance for reviewing kef reference 1 or 3?

Thanks thanks 👍👍👍👍👍

@Tharbarmar Hi, Do you think the Audiolab6000A would be great with the 706 S2 ? Thx for your advice.

This is a very telling comparison, the vocals and upper midrange on the 706 have so much more clarity, the 603 sounds veiled and boxy in comparison, this might explain what I'm hearing on my 606, I think I need to step up to the 706.

@massiada000

3 жыл бұрын

Check out his review on 706 vs 606. Barely a difference. I have both and would 100% recommend 606 over 706 as there are only a few songs the 706 is a tad better, but it’s over 2x the price. Now the 705s are another story and would say if you want to jump, go to them.

@gregs8685

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear this, I just took delivery of 606 S2 and can’t wait to hear them.

if you bi wire a 600 pair with good cables top end improves dramatically as well as upper mid range clarity btw. It is not a little change it is a quantum leap. I use $300 ish pair of bi wire T-14 from DH Labs. After 48-72 hours of break in BAM. it just is amazing.

Thank you for your reply but I cannot have explained myself very well. I did watch your excellent video all through and I had noticed your interesting comments which I’ve no reason to doubt. My point was solely connected with the fact that small speakers invariably sound much better than large speakers on your videos. It’s something connected with the recording technique, I think. If you don’t believe me, listen to your own KZread demos on 1080p KZread through and iPad with earphones. The differences are stark, at least with my Philips Fidelio earphones..

@Tharbamar

3 жыл бұрын

706 S2 have better stereo image, that is the difference you are hearing, thanks

I prefer the sound of 706 to 603. Vocal and mid range from 706 is clearer and better than 603.

First off I want to say that I love your videos. I think your taste in music sound quality are very close to mine. I would like to make a recomendation for you to place your mikes approxamitely one meter in front of each speaker that you are testing. You will get less room accustices and more of the sound quality of the speaker. Try it an see if you don't agree. 🎶

Is 603's top iess transparent or it's because of bass units ?

Thanks for great reviews. Want to upgrade my desktop speakers and have been considering EVO 4.2 or BW 606 S2 Anniversary. Do you have any suggestions. I have a Parasound INew Classic Integrated Amp and REL T5i sub. Thanks.

@Tharbamar

3 жыл бұрын

Both of them are very good sounding speakers with different sound signature, B&W highs are a bit sharper, clearer and forward with better bass, Evo is smoother and more engaging but bass is not as good, they both have very good midrange, you just have to choose which suits you the best, thanks

@rains00the

3 жыл бұрын

Don't get any of those if you're gonna use them on a desk, especially if you're gonna be using a sub. Speakers like the 606 or the wharfedales are designed to be used on stands and away from walls.

Hi, need help I am using yamaha a-s201 amp. It played very well with monitor audio and b&w speakers (both 8ohm) I tried yamaha nsf51 (6ohm) and where with 8ohm speakers at 50db was fairly loud, with nsf51 at same volume 50db is very quiet. At maximum loudness far from what i had with monitor audio/b&w speakers. On the back of A-s201 states 8ohm minimum. Ok I understand maybe they didn’t match well, even tho i was advised 6ohm speakers will play even louder. Now i got wharfedale 11.3 (4-8ohm). So a-s201 should have no problem right, as the speaker is fully ok to be matched with 8ohm amp. But unfortunately exactly same problem with loudness as when it was with nsf51 speakers. What is happening here? Many thanks!

706s2 wins by big margin. Great dynamics & instrument separation by 706s2. Thumps up to 706s2.

What brand and model speaker stands are you using with these B&W 706 S2? Thanks.

@Tharbamar

3 жыл бұрын

Everything is listed in video description,

Very very close, and they both sound good. I had to zoom in on the snare sound on both, and that's what helped me to decide which sounded better. The 706's sounded cleaner. Less muddy. The 603's were just a little bit flabbier. But you can't go Wrong with either one!

I have a Martin Logan Abyss subwoofer - would it be a good match for 603 S2? Keep up the good work! I'm enjoying your channel a lot

@BenoSaradzic

2 жыл бұрын

i forgot to mention - the amp is Denon AVC-X4700h

@Tharbamar

2 жыл бұрын

It will be depending on your crossover setup, it will work nicely if you start around 40hz range and fine tune it from there, Thanks

@BenoSaradzic

2 жыл бұрын

I really, really don't want to pull a wire in my living room for the 2 rear surround channels. Is there a way I can do that wirelessly, with SVS Soundpath Wireless adapters and perhaps and active speakers? What would you recommend?

@Tharbamar

2 жыл бұрын

Since you have Denon amp I would use Denon HEOS speakers for surround. It will be easiest and probably best pairing.

Where did you get your equipment furniture? I need a more open furniture system.

@Tharbamar

Жыл бұрын

It’s antique furniture.

@jonathanreich6360

Жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar It looks very nice. Thanks.

I wish you compared the 706 S2 to 704 S2 (difference between more speakers vs less speakers) rather than 603 because in your previous video you stated the 7 series are built better than 6 series

Hi @Tharbamar what kind of integrated amp do you recommend for the 706 S2? I'm using Cambridge Audio CXA60 at the moment and feel slightly underpowered. Thanks

@Tharbamar

3 жыл бұрын

Look for amplifier with very good power supply Classe, Marantz, Rotel works great with 706 S2, thanks

@nirajktm

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar thank u

@nirajktm

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar maybe this speaker needs Marantz or Rotel at 100 watts per channel, the Cambridge at 60 watts doesn't seem to push it

@Tharbamar

3 жыл бұрын

Watts have nothing to do with it, all depends on power supply of the amps, 706 S2 sound excellent with 20w tube amps, thanks

@nirajktm

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar thanks for your reply, will start researching amps now. Wanted to ask you how far apart have you put the 706 in your videos, the imaging is superb.

If you could just meld the two together...each has their own merits. It would be the discretion of one's preference for forgiving a certain weakness. IE vocals on the 603 slightly closed in. Lack of bass and depth of the 706. But the 706 has plenty of dynamics and tightness. With the 603 it's punchy and delivers the sound. They are not easy listeners say like the JBL type presentation.

@bobtroutman

3 жыл бұрын

I think the speaker that you may be looking for is the 703 or 704

Could you do a comparison of the different generations? CM5, 706 S1, 706 S2. I've got the cm1 and considering the upgrade to the 706 but unsure if the gains are worth it... and considering auditioning is difficult at the moment? Not sure there would be enough difference to hear in a comparison video..... could be interesting though! for this video, the 706 is the winner for me. 603 sounds a little boxy.

@Tharbamar

3 жыл бұрын

To be honest I’m not a fan of previous generations except for Diamond lines. Thanks

@stuman69er

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar So maybe the differences are bigger than I imagined!

@skylordsrebornpvpreplays5795

3 жыл бұрын

@@stuman69er yes they are according to reviews/forums

Klipsch 8000f or b&w 603 S2 , Who is the best

Did you get bored of the evo’s? Do you still have them?

@Tharbamar

3 жыл бұрын

I use them in different room.

@supes323

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar Excellent. I bought the 4.4’s following your reviews of the 4.2 and sold a pair of speakers 4x the price of the Evos. Just amazing value for money.

@Tharbamar

3 жыл бұрын

Yes they are great for price and performance, thanks

I'd love for you to do B&W 705 S2 . Please do it.

@martinmbokazi8372

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. B&W 705S2 vs B&W 706S2

@vincentmartinent2518

3 жыл бұрын

@@martinmbokazi8372 My hésitation Bw 705 or 706 .....what différence ?

@Lawd_Kolya

3 жыл бұрын

@@vincentmartinent2518 the 705 has the nautilus tweeter on top instead of inside the cabinet. Otherwise very much identical. The wieght difference is from the solid aluminium casing I think

@Lawd_Kolya

3 жыл бұрын

throw in the 704 S4 too when we are at it - 705 s2 + stands is almost the same price as the 704 s2

@telelaci2

3 жыл бұрын

@@martinmbokazi8372 I got both 705S2 and 706S2. The 705 is clearly better, it's another level. The difference is not very huge at first hear, but its not negligible either. The price difference is about 160% , sound difference is maybe not so big but it's there. Probably you have to pay dearly for any improvement in this category. First I used 706 as my main pair, then later I bought 705 and 706 was demoted to movie effect speakers. I haven't regretted it.

Hi, I’ve been watching you videos. I’ve notice when listening to the sound quality, would be nice to have a 2nd camera on the woofers reflexes knowing difference between the speakers woofers comparison due to low frequency as each speakers are made differently. Given that you have select the volume that is set on. Hope you understand my views. 🙏🏼

@DjJeffo78

3 жыл бұрын

Your videos*

@Tharbamar

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice, I will keep that in mind, thanks

Good morning Thatbamar, I am planning between Q1)...a Bookshelf vs Floorstanding speakers so could you kindly which audience are these type of speakers targets towards to? I mean who should select Bookshelf & who should Floorstanding speakers? Q2. I am going to audition Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2, 606 S2 & 607 S2. I use Yamaha RX-V685 Amplifier. Could you kindly suggest which among these can perfectly match my Yamaha amp? (Kindly note that I also need to buy a Sub-woofer). Q3) My present setup is Harman Kardon HKTS 9 on-wall satellite speakers 5.1 & the reason why I had loved these speakers is b'coz it output sweetest sound especially its Sub-woofer. Do you feel based on my speaker taste, Bowers & Wilkins brand shall be the right choice as an upgrade or would you suggest me some other brand? Q4) What am I buying speakers for? Ans: I want to re-enjoy all the Bollywood Hindi movies right from 60's till date so as to experience minute of sound details which wasn't possible under a normal TV speakers. Also I love watching Hindi songs on KZread especially the sweet bass effects that was output by my Harman Kardon HKTS 9 Sub-woofer. I will also listen to lots of Hindi songs which is in FLAC format via pen drive inserted into the front USB port of my Yamaha RX-V685 amp so, does these Bowers & Wilkins model support playback of High Resolution audio? I will also watch all the contents on Amazon Prime, Netflix & Disney+ Hotstar both in Hindi & English language so is this brand & models a great choice to enjoy these contents at its best? I will also watch all the daily TV Soaps (TV Serials) in Hindi language telecasted on Star Plus, Sony TV, Sab TV & Sony Pal. Few of the hindi TV serial examples are: Tarakh Mehta Ka Oolta Chashma, Waghle Ki Duniya, Ghum Hai Kisi Ke Pyaar Mein, Pandya Store, Dhruv Tara, Pushpa Impossible, Vanshaj, CID, etc... so am I selecting the right brand & model to enjoy these contents at its best? Q5) What do I want out of a speaker? Ans: I am looking out for a speaked which can make me feel completely inside the scenes, create a strong fear within when watching a Horror or suspense movie such as a door opening slowly, Ghost walking from behind...creates a strong but very sweet Punchy sound when a Dinosaur places any of his feets on the ground that shakens up my living room, and the Surround feeling has to be such that as if Helicopter came from behind & moved around me & went further as well as the action feeling has to be outstanding during fight scenes, Gun triggering bullets & so on... Overall the MOST IMPORTANT thing is that I want to a kind of speaker which doesn't turn my beginning experience into a headache & create fatigue when listened to over hours & hours but a super pleasant one which just doesn't allow me to turn off the home theatre after long hours of listening but, I keep listening & listening 24hrs a day keeping me glued to my Sofa. One more important piece of infor: The distance from my Sitting position (Sofa) to my TV is of 11 feet. Many thanks in advance for your valuable response which I am eagerly waiting for. Please suggest me the absolutely best one so that my buying experience turns out to be super value for every money spent since these are highly expensive speakers costing in lakhs. I will be buying Front Left & Right Channel, Center channel, Rear (Surround) speakers & a Sub-woofer b'coz my existing Harman Kardon HKTS 9 bought in February 2013 has its sound being diminished by 50% due to which, I have to increase the volume all the way till -15 to -13db. Also, can you kindly suggest what is the safest volume point when listening to these high end expensive speakers so that, they do not get damaged?

I believe I'll like 706 over 603 too.

In this demo, the smaller speakers are miles ahead but I wonder if this recording technique does justice to larger speakers? Surely those £1,500 floorstanders by such a reputable company as B&W sound better in the flesh, so to speak, than in a KZread video?

@Tharbamar

3 жыл бұрын

It only sound fuller compared to smaller 706 S2, as I stated clearly 706 S2 shows the class of quality, may be you don’t bother to watch the whole video. Bigger is not always better when smaller speakers were done right.

Even the slightest difference in volume between both speakers can hugely impact our perception. How did you ensure that both types of speakers were playing at the exact same volume level?

@Tharbamar

3 жыл бұрын

Clearly stated in my review, I don’t need to explain it here.

@tupatontt

3 жыл бұрын

1:13

@skylordsrebornpvpreplays5795

3 жыл бұрын

rip

@Sean-me4fv

3 жыл бұрын

RIP

@summerrr1

2 жыл бұрын

Wrecked

So, considering FRs you kindly measured, 6kHz dip makes 603 sound artificial. Now it is obvious, that not always "B&W engineers design their speakers purposely". Otherwise we won't hear such difference.

B&W 706 !!!

For me 706s2

706S2 sound more composed in comparison to the 603S2. My choice is 706s2 without 2nd thought (perhaps only one: where can i find the stands for them?)

@Tharbamar

2 жыл бұрын

From B&W.

Get the new mini Kef subwoofer and you get amazing sound and realism sound

@owen-ng8oe

3 жыл бұрын

is it better than rel?

@r423sdex

3 жыл бұрын

I very much doubt it !!!

@skylordsrebornpvpreplays5795

3 жыл бұрын

@@owen-ng8oe Unlikely, but without actual testing it's hard to tell

Do you prefer the quad s2's over the 706s2?

@BongEyedBastard

3 жыл бұрын

Have you got your Quads yet Harry? You won't disappointed, had my S2's for a few years now and they are fantastic in my system.

@jeffadams9699

3 жыл бұрын

You already know my answer Harry. LOL But in my case they were the larger 606'S. The B&W's are good, for my goals, in my system, I enjoy the Quads more.

@Tharbamar

3 жыл бұрын

@Harry Critchley, I like both, I still have both of them, thanks

@jeffadams9699

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tharbamar Out of all the bookshelves I have gone through lately, the B&W's were my favorite. Other than the Quads. I feel the detail and treble on the B&W's were a little too much for my taste. Like you've said in the past, the Quads nail tone, accuracy and natural voices.

@Tharbamar

3 жыл бұрын

@Jeff Adams, Yes I love Quad S2, I wish they made 6” version for the people like me who preferred two channel music listening, Thanks

1. B&W 706 S2, 2. B&W 603 S2 AE.

The 706 seemed to strain to play at that level. I turned the volume up and like the invite from the 603 to really crank.

I Love the Tweeter 706 S2 .👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼🎵🎶🎼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

706 all the way

706

706 indeed

Much better clarity on the 706s2, even though the 603 goes maybe a bit deeper it just lacks the clarity. For me the 706s2 is clearly the better speaker between these two.

@davidsandin9769

2 жыл бұрын

The 603 goes deeper, but 706 S2 has another level of imaging and clarity. I solved this by adding the B&W ASW 608 subwoofer to take care of the lowest part.

706 s2 all the way... with a sub they should be even better!

706 s2... WOW

Try the rubicon lcr wallmount speaker they will blow these away that’s how good they are!!!

@Tharbamar

3 жыл бұрын

To each of own I was never a fan of Dali sound.

706 sounds better for me.

I think you highlighted the mediocrity of the 603's, I am not keen on the way speakers manufacturers give you bits and pieces of their knowledge and technology charging so many different prices. There are far too many B&W models leading to confusion with where best buy is. EG, how does the 706 compare with the 707 and the 705s ? There is also a 705 Signature at nearly treble the price ! I admittedly haven't listened to them but the top of the range bookshelf B&W 805 D3 cost 5 times the price , is it any better ? Back to your comparison, the 706 sounds better in every way. I was interested in a 700 series floorstander, but I may end up getting these bookshelf 706's instead !

@skylordsrebornpvpreplays5795

3 жыл бұрын

"treble the price"

@skyengeh

3 жыл бұрын

@@skylordsrebornpvpreplays5795 Yes, I mean three times the price, and actually looks very similar.

I believe the 700s are too bright and can make you cringe at times, the 600s are softer and smoother🤔🤔

8:20. 10:46 8:33 11:00

706 s2 natural sound

706 for me 💪better 603 I think no ?

@vincentmartinent2518

3 жыл бұрын

706 clarity ++++

@edsai2041

3 жыл бұрын

Ok this is crazy. I can hear a definite difference between the two but get this, I’m listening to both through 606’s attached to my TV. How is that even possible.

706 sounds so much better...

706 sounds nicer, more musical and balanced, on 603 to much bass

706 s2 beter

Las 603 suenan mucho mejor, mejor la batería, el punteo de guitarra y la zona vocal. Es cuestión de física, tiene más altavoces para reproducir mejor todo el espectro y lo hace descaradamente mejor. Lo que hay que temer mucho cuidado es donde meter la 603 ya que en una habitación pequeña no valen.