Front view — side by side at true scale
ABowers & Wilkins 606 S3BWharfedale Denton 85
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Wharfedale |
| Model | 606 S3 S3 | Denton 85 |
| HiFi ladder position | #90 of 215 bookshelf | #87 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 344 mm | 340 mm |
| Width | 189 mm | 237 mm |
| Depth | 328 mm | 275 mm |
| Weight | 7.05 kg | 9 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 (soft dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Frequency — low | 52 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–120 W | 20–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,100 / pair | $1,199 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| 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.

