DM 602 S3

About the DM 602 S3

The DM 602 S3 is a bookshelf speaker from Bowers & Wilkins' DM 600 Series 3, manufactured between 2002 and 2007 in England. It features a 2-driver, 2-way vented-box design with a 1-inch alloy dome tweeter and a 7-inch woven Kevlar bass/midrange cone. The speaker has a frequency response of 49Hz to 22kHz (±3dB), with a -6dB range from 43Hz to 30kHz, and a crossover frequency at 4kHz. It has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms (minimum 3-4 ohms) and a sensitivity of 90dB (2.83V/1m). Recommended amplifier power ranges from 25 to 120 watts into 8 ohms. The cabinet dimensions are approximately 490 x 236 x 293 mm (19.3 x 9.3 x 11.5 inches) and it weighs about 10.5 kg (23.1 lbs). The speaker is known for clear, detailed sound with a large soundstage, suitable for both hi-fi and project studio monitoring. It is praised for its clarity and smoothness, though it may be power-hungry and performs best with a quality amplifier. The design incorporates technology derived from B&W's flagship Nautilus line, including a tubular loading chamber for the tweeter to minimize reflections and improved bonding for the Kevlar cone driver.