Name: Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
SKU: 6e661a77-1bb0-4212-a173-497a5467161c
Price: 1149.5 USD
Availability: InStock

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The Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 Anniversary Edition speakers are a top-of-the-line option for audiophiles who value exceptional sound quality and modern d... more

$499

The Q Acoustics 3050i speakers are highly praised for their well-balanced sound, with a punchy bass that is well integrated and handles different genr... more

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Experts recommend Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 more than Q Acoustics 3050i

As of 6 Jan 2025, experts prefer Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 over Q Acoustics 3050i, but both Speakers have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 received 2 recommendations: from ZD Net (1 Jun 2023) and The Master Switch (11 Oct 2023). By contrast, Q Acoustics 3050i received only 1 recommendation from The Master Switch (11 Oct 2023).

Rank	Change	Price	Speakers	ABT	BestReviews	What Hi-Fi	ZD Net	The Master Switch	Music Critic	Popular Mechanics	The Sound Junky	Gadget Review	World Wide Stereo
15	-	$1149	Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 The Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 Anniversary Edition speakers offer exceptional sound quality and modern design, making them a top-of-the-line option for audiophiles.	-	-	-	2	15	-	-	-	-	-
35	N/A	$499	Q Acoustics 3050i The Q Acoustics 3050i speakers offer a well-balanced sound with a punchy bass, midrange presence, and high-quality materials, making them suitable for a variety of settings and compatible with a range of amplifiers.	-	-	-	-	4	-	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 11 Oct 2023

The Master Switch ranked Q Acoustics 3050i as #4 and Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 as #15

Rank	Speakers	Comment
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#4 out of 20	Q Acoustics 3050i	Best Floorstanding Speakers for Small Spaces
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#15 out of 20	Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2
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Source: www.themasterswitch.com

On 1 Jun 2023 ZD Net ranked Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 as #2

Rank Speakers Comment

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#2 out of 5 Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2
Best floor-standing speaker performance

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Source: www.zdnet.com

After counting and adding up the 80 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 outranks Q Acoustics 3050i. This is not to say that Q Acoustics 3050i is a bad option. Like Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Q Acoustics 3050i is not.

Rank	Change	Price	Speakers	ABT	BestReviews	What Hi-Fi	ZD Net	The Master Switch	Music Critic	Popular Mechanics	The Sound Junky	Gadget Review	World Wide Stereo
1	-	$228	Sony SSCS3 The Sony SSCS3 floor-standing speakers offer decent sound quality, strong imaging, and respectable bass for a small tower speaker, making them a great budget-friendly option for music and movie enthusiasts.	-	3	-	5	2	-	2	-	5	-
2	-	$1000	SVS Ultra Tower The SVS Ultra Tower speakers offer exceptional sound quality, sleek design, and compatibility with various audio systems, making them a top choice for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts.	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	1	-	-
3	-	$599	SVS Prime Tower	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	1
4	-	Check price	Dayton Audio T652 The Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers are a budget-friendly and versatile option for those looking for clear and dynamic audio reproduction with a sleek and modern design.	-	2	-	-	9	4	-	-	7	-
5	-	$1049	Focal Vestia N2	3	-	-	-	-	-	4	-	-	4
6	-	$249	Polk Audio T50 The Polk Audio T50 floor-standing tower speakers offer high-quality sound, a sleek design, and versatile connectivity options, making them a great choice for small to medium-sized spaces.	-	4	-	-	-	-	-	8	2	-
7	-	$594	Klipsch RP-8000F II	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	6
8	-	Check price	Pioneer SP-FS52 The Pioneer SP-FS52 floor-standing speakers are a compact and affordable option with a three-way design, providing clear and sharp sounds across mid-range and trebles, with excellent bass and minimal distortion, making them suitable for use in a variety of settings.	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	6	-
14	-	$549	Triangle Borea BR08 The Triangle Borea BR08 speakers are highly praised for their sound quality, sleek design, and versatile power handling capability, making them ideal for audiophiles who prioritize high-quality audio playback and integration into a home theater system.	-	-	4	-	5	-	-	-	-	-
15	-	$1149	Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 The Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 Anniversary Edition speakers offer exceptional sound quality and modern design, making them a top-of-the-line option for audiophiles.	-	-	-	2	15	-	-	-	-	-
16	-	$600	MartinLogan Motion 40 The MartinLogan Motion 40 speakers offer clear, dynamic, and precise sound with minimal distortion, making them ideal for audiophiles and home theater setups.	-	-	-	-	-	7	-	5	-	-
17	-	$5000	KEF LS60	5	-	-	-	-	-	8	-	-	-
18	-	Check price	Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II The Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II speakers are highly praised for their powerful and immersive sound quality, making them ideal for use in home theaters, music studios, and large living spaces.	-	-	-	-	-	10	-	4	-	-
19	-	$700	Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52	-	-	-	-	8	-	-	7	-	-
20	-	Check price	Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 The Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 speakers offer balanced and versatile sound quality, a sleek design, and are suitable for medium to large-sized rooms, making them a solid choice for music listening, home theater, and gaming.	-	-	3	-	18	-	-	-	-	-
21	-	Check price	KLH Kendall The KLH Kendall speakers are a well-balanced 3-way passive bass reflex floor-standing speaker that delivers accurate and balanced sound in small to medium-sized listening rooms, with a frequency range of 25-23k Hz, sensitivity of 96 dB, and power handling capability of up to 250 watts, making them suitable for diverse musical environments and highly compatible with a wide range of amplifiers and receivers.	-	-	-	-	16	-	-	-	-	5
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [13]

92

Total expert reviews: 13

with a score: 4
without a score: 9

Highest score by What Hi-Fi	100
Average score based on 13 reviews	92
Lowest score by Audioholics	70

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [19]

94

Total expert reviews: 19

with a score: 6
without a score: 13

Highest score by What Hi-Fi	100
Average score based on 19 reviews	94
Lowest score by The Audiophile Man	80

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

From Seller:

PREMIUM, ANNIVERSARY-EDITION TOWER SPEAKER - Drawing on innovative technology, the powerful and sophisticated Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 Floorstanding Speaker enriches your home audio experience, introducing a new dimension to your enjoyment of sound
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From Seller:

Hifi Speakers Floor Standing: The Q Acoustics 3050i is made to be Used and Sold in PAIRS. This product page is sold as individual units so to get the desired performance please select an order quantity of 2. Take your sound to the next level with Q Acoustics 3050i floor speakers. 0.9" decoupled high frequency drivers with wide surround create a wide even dispersion of stereo, and P2P bracing reduces intrusive cabinet vibrations for a purer sound.
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