Worth upgrading DM601, DM603 and LCR600 from s2 to s3?

[HDListener]

I mostly listen to high def digital recordings and also use my system for home theater. Powered by a Rotel 1055 and I also have a B&W sub (forgot which model). I'm happy with how this system's sounded over the years but am wondering if anyone here's had experience with this setup and has upgraded to s3 from s2. I'd love to hear feedback if you have some to share. Thanks!

[sgtjim57]

Own the S3, never heard S2 so not much help. I upgraded my mains from 603's to N804's and am very happy with the sound they provide. I avoid listening to the Diamonds knowing if I did I would want them. (Maybe could afford a pair of 804D3 but the sound would not match well with my other speakers and upgrading everything is way beyond what I want to spend at this time in my life. I use Emotiva XPA-5 as my amp.

[srb]

I owned the 602 S3 powered by a Rotel RSX-1056. I have not owned nor did I upgrade from the S2 version. The woofers, tweeters and crossovers are all different. The woofers are somewhat similar though and it may (?) be possible to upgrade without replacing them, but the tweeters and crossovers would both need to be replaced.

Using the 602 S2 as an example, the cost of replacements parts (tweeters @ $108.60 each and crossovers @ $69.50 each) for a total ~ $350 makes upgrading the actual speakers you currently have not really worth it, and selling your S2 speakers to buy S3 speakers would be more of a lateral move in my mind.

Although the S3 had an improved treble response over the S2, I still found the highs could get a bit harsh and the bass a bit boomy, and I actually preferred plugging the port regardless of room placement. Based on the latter, I probably would have been happier with with the 601 S3.

If you want to move up a level in loudspeakers, I think you would be better served selling the S2s and putting the upgrade money toward a better loudspeaker, whether a higher series B&W or another brand.

[tyreman]

I have 602 S3 changed out from 602 S1 a few years ago
Not that great a difference
on rear channels though, did try a bit on fronts not that huge a difference

[function12]

I jumped from the 602s3 to 805d2s. They are awesome!!!