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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 347 mm (34.7 cm) · 1 mm = 1.61 px
Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3vsPolk Legend L100
The Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 and the Polk Legend L100 stand at nearly the same height, around 34.4 cm tall. At 88 dB against 85.5 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Polk Legend L100 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 43 Hz versus 52 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 and a 133 mm cone on the Polk Legend L100. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,150 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Polk |
| Model | 606 S3 S3 | Legend L100 |
| HiFi ladder position | #90 of 215 bookshelf | #94 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 344 mm | 347 mm |
| Width | 189 mm | 186 mm |
| Depth | 328 mm | 287 mm |
| Weight | 7.05 kg | 7.67 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Titanium Dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Pinnacle ring radiator), 1× 133 mm mid-bass (Turbine cone) |
| Frequency — low | 52 Hz | 43 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 50000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 85.5 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–120 W | 70 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,100 / pair | $1,200 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | polkaudio.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.