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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 14.6 in · 1 in = 38.44 px
Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3vsDynaudio Emit 20
The Dynaudio Emit 20 stands 37.0 cm tall — about 2.6 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 at 34.4 cm. On footprint the Dynaudio Emit 20 is the wider cabinet (20.5 cm versus 18.9 cm). At 88 dB against 86 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 and a 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Emit 20. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,075 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Dynaudio |
| Model | 606 S3 S3 | Emit 20 |
| HiFi ladder position | #90 of 215 bookshelf | #118 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 13.5 in | 14.6 in |
| Width | 7.4 in | 8.1 in |
| Depth | 12.9 in | 12.8 in |
| Weight | 15.5 lb | 22.7 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (Titanium Dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (Continuum cone) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (Cerotar soft dome with Hexis), 1× 7.1 in mid-bass (MSP cone) |
| Frequency — low | 52 Hz | 53 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–120 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $1,100 / pair | $1,049 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | dynaudio.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.