#Small bookshelf drivers#
#Small bookshelf full#

Overall, they're just incredibly fun to listen to. Basslines are pulled taut and while they don’t go as bone-shatteringly deep as bigger speakers (or as big as the bigger 606 S3, below), they do land with impact. For their size and price level, each note lands with precision and they even hold dynamic interest at low volume. The overall presentation is more open-sounding than before, while the treble performance is so much sweeter and more refined. Partner them carefully to balance out a somewhat forward, excitable treble performance, and you'll be rewarded with a terrifically detailed, rhythmically cohesive, agile, and energetic sound. The footprint remains the same and they're ideal for smaller spaces.

#Small bookshelf drivers#

The two drivers overlap to improve integration, while the use of titanium means more refined and detailed high frequencies. The 607 S3 has been updated throughout, with a brand new 25mm titanium decoupled double dome tweeter, a new elongated tube loading system, a revised motor assembly for the 13cm Continuum mid/bass driver, higher-quality components used in the crossover, and sturdier cabinet bracing. The smallest and most affordable stereo speaker that B&W makes (even if that 'budget' price has increased in the last couple of years), the new 607 S3 replaces the previous Award-winning 607 S2 Anniversary Edition speakers and delivers a significantly improved performance. Now in its eighth generation and going 20+ years strong, Bowers & Wilkins' 600 series of speakers has more often than not provided some superb speakers.Īnd that story continues with its latest entry-level 607 S3 speakers. Below you'll find our selection of our favourite standmount speakers that are great picks for anyone. We've tested every speaker on this list in our dedicated listening rooms, to ensure you get the best sound-per-pound performance and have a range of options to choose from that suit your listening needs and budget.

#Small bookshelf full#

Many of the products on this list, such as the KEF LS50 Meta, clearly demonstrate they deliver their full potential when not shoved into a corner or in a bookshelf. But a bookshelf isn't necessarily where you should put them – we would always recommend placing them on dedicated speaker stands to ensure they sound their best. They're commonly known as bookshelf speakers, as some are small enough to fit in/on a bookshelf, or even on to desks. Thankfully, a small set of speakers can give you a pretty amazing listening experience, too (and fit into most spaces), as these speakers below from Bowers & Wilkins, PMC, KEF, Mission and more will show.

Big speakers might give you the meatiest sound, but not everyone has the space, budget or inclination for a set of floorstanders.