Experts recommend Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 more than Triangle Borea BR03
As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 over Triangle Borea BR03, but both Speakers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 received 3 recommendations: from ZD Net (13 Feb 2023), T3 (12 Nov 2024) and The Master Switch (4 Oct 2023). By contrast, Triangle Borea BR03 received only 1 recommendation from Wirecutter (11 Dec 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | SoundGuys  | ZD Net  | Pitchfork  | Wirecutter  | T3  | Gear Patrol  | Rolling Stone  | The Master Switch  | What Hi-Fi  | hifioasis.com  |
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| 8 | - | Check price |  Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 The Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary Edition bookshelf speaker delivers excellent sound performance across the frequency range, with punchy and dynamic bass, a wide frequency response, and a purposeful design, making it a great choice for music and home theater use. | - | 5 | - | - | 5 | - | - | 9 | - | - |
| 13 | N/A | Check price |  Triangle Borea BR03 The Triangle Borea BR03 bookshelf speaker delivers impressive sound quality with a warm and detailed sound, tight bass, and good separation and precision, and offers a wide range of connectivity options, making it versatile and suitable for various use cases. | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 13 Feb 2023 ZD Net ranked Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 as #5
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 5 Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Best premium bookshelf speakerSource: www.zdnet.com - On 12 Nov 2024 T3 ranked Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 as #5
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 7 Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 The best passive bookshelf speakers for a premium setup... ... ... Source: www.t3.com - On 4 Oct 2023 The Master Switch ranked Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 as #9
Rank Speakers ... ... #9 out of 17 Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com - On 11 Dec 2024 Wirecutter ranked Triangle Borea BR03 as #1
Rank Speakers Comment #1 out of 5 Triangle Borea BR03 The best passive bookshelf speakers... ... ... Source: www.nytimes.com
After counting and adding up the 77 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 outranks Triangle Borea BR03. This is not to say that Triangle Borea BR03 is a bad option. Like Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Triangle Borea BR03 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | SoundGuys | ZD Net | Pitchfork | Wirecutter |
T3 | Gear Patrol | Rolling Stone | The Master Switch | What Hi-Fi | hifioasis.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $930 |  Kef LS50 The Kef LS50 bookshelf speakers are highly recommended for their exceptional sound quality, versatile frequency response, unique design, and range of connectivity options, making them suitable for a range of music genres and listening environments. | - | 4 | - | - | 7 | 3 | - | 3 | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $449 |  Q Acoustics 3020i The Q Acoustics 3020i bookshelf speakers offer excellent sound quality, versatility, and a modern design, making them a great option for audiophiles who prioritize accuracy and transparency in their sound system. | - | - | 7 | 2 | - | 8 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
| 3 | - | $546 |  Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 The Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 bookshelf speakers offer clear and balanced sound quality, versatile connectivity options, and a sleek design, making them a great choice for general listening purposes in medium-sized rooms and larger spaces. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 4 | - | $280 |  Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 The Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 bookshelf speaker offers clear and balanced sound quality with a sleek design and good connectivity options, making it a great choice for home theater and music playback on a modest budget. | 2 | - | 9 | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [17]
Total expert reviews: 17
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 9
| Highest score by sartoriacustica.it | 8580 |
| Average score based on 17 reviews | 1924 |
| Lowest score by CNET | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [20]
Total expert reviews: 20
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 12
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 20 reviews | 93 |
| Lowest score by HI-FI Trends | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- High-Quality Drivers: A bookshelf design to be placed on a dedicated stand (S02 or S04), the Borea BR03 is equipped with a 25mm EFS silk dome tweeter and a 16cm midrange/bass driver
- Frequency Response: The vocal range keeps all its intensity and the low frequencies their usual dynamism without ever generating listening fatigue
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