Hello all
Just wanted to say that IMHO the 600 series 3 standmount speakers are the best value speakers out there. They may not be the most fashionable speakers out there (I think the drivers look great though) but sound per pound, can they be beaten?
I first bought a pair of 600s3 speakers to compliment my Denon all-in-one system and perched them on a pair of stands. I could not believe how accurate they were with vocals and mid frequencies. Of course the bass on the little rear ported speakers is not great, BUT when set into the corners of my room i had never heard such quaslity from a budget/small speaker.
I knew then that B&W speakers were class.
I then proceeded to buy the 601s3 and smaller of the two centre channels for my AV set up. I tested speakers from Acoustic enregy, KEF, wharfdale, quad (11?) etc. I could not belive how good the B&W speakers were.
I found the 601 speakers had a larger soundstage than the 600, and the bass went a bit lower. I really wanted the 602 speakers (I wanted the best I could afford), however they sounded good in the demo room, but not so good in my 3 x 4 meter lounge. (i have my speakers 30 inches from room boundaries - but the 602s seemed to BOOM at certain frequencies ), strangely when i connected my REL sub for both LFE and hi-level stereo listneing the boom went away? I suppose letting a mid range speaker left to produce mid range AND a 10" speaker producing >60hz is better than a compromised mid range speaker producing bass?
I use a Cyrus CD7Q and C7 amp to my 601 speakers. Maybe a bit overkill BUT the 601s3 speakers seem up to the job. I have tried speakers now 2/3 times the price and i still prefer my 601's. Maybe i have just got used to the sound, but if it stops me spending any more money then thats great!
Incidently I found using 601S3 speakers, stands and a good sub was better and cheaper than buying the 604 speakers, I found that the sub was easy to integrate and goes far lower
I have tried the 700 series standmounts, and was impressed by their accuracy, but could not justify their expence over the 600 series.
I am a happy customer
PS - Bi wiring worked for me!
Just wanted to say that IMHO the 600 series 3 standmount speakers are the best value speakers out there. They may not be the most fashionable speakers out there (I think the drivers look great though) but sound per pound, can they be beaten?
I first bought a pair of 600s3 speakers to compliment my Denon all-in-one system and perched them on a pair of stands. I could not believe how accurate they were with vocals and mid frequencies. Of course the bass on the little rear ported speakers is not great, BUT when set into the corners of my room i had never heard such quaslity from a budget/small speaker.
I knew then that B&W speakers were class.
I then proceeded to buy the 601s3 and smaller of the two centre channels for my AV set up. I tested speakers from Acoustic enregy, KEF, wharfdale, quad (11?) etc. I could not belive how good the B&W speakers were.
I found the 601 speakers had a larger soundstage than the 600, and the bass went a bit lower. I really wanted the 602 speakers (I wanted the best I could afford), however they sounded good in the demo room, but not so good in my 3 x 4 meter lounge. (i have my speakers 30 inches from room boundaries - but the 602s seemed to BOOM at certain frequencies ), strangely when i connected my REL sub for both LFE and hi-level stereo listneing the boom went away? I suppose letting a mid range speaker left to produce mid range AND a 10" speaker producing >60hz is better than a compromised mid range speaker producing bass?
I use a Cyrus CD7Q and C7 amp to my 601 speakers. Maybe a bit overkill BUT the 601s3 speakers seem up to the job. I have tried speakers now 2/3 times the price and i still prefer my 601's. Maybe i have just got used to the sound, but if it stops me spending any more money then thats great!
Incidently I found using 601S3 speakers, stands and a good sub was better and cheaper than buying the 604 speakers, I found that the sub was easy to integrate and goes far lower
I have tried the 700 series standmounts, and was impressed by their accuracy, but could not justify their expence over the 600 series.
I am a happy customer
PS - Bi wiring worked for me!
so far!
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