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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 370 mm (37.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.51 px
Dynaudio Emit 20vsBowers & Wilkins 606 S3
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 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Emit 20 and a 165 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,075 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model | Emit 20 | 606 S3 S3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #118 of 215 bookshelf | #90 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 370 mm | 344 mm |
| Width | 205 mm | 189 mm |
| Depth | 325 mm | 328 mm |
| Weight | 10.3 kg | 7.05 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Cerotar soft dome with Hexis), 1× 180 mm mid-bass (MSP cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Titanium Dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone) |
| Frequency — low | 53 Hz | 52 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 30–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,049 / pair | $1,100 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dynaudio.com ↗ | bowerswilkins.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.