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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 347 mm (34.7 cm) · 1 mm = 1.61 px
Polk Legend L100vsBowers & Wilkins 606 S3
The Polk Legend L100 and the Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 stand at nearly the same height, around 34.7 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 133 mm cone on the Polk Legend L100 and a 165 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,150 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Polk | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model | Legend L100 | 606 S3 S3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #94 of 215 bookshelf | #90 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 347 mm | 344 mm |
| Width | 186 mm | 189 mm |
| Depth | 287 mm | 328 mm |
| Weight | 7.67 kg | 7.05 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Pinnacle ring radiator), 1× 133 mm mid-bass (Turbine cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Titanium Dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone) |
| Frequency — low | 43 Hz | 52 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 50000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85.5 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 70 W | 30–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,200 / pair | $1,100 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | polkaudio.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.