Zesty! The Bowers and Wilkins 607 S2 'Anniversary Edition' Review!

Too bright or just right?

0:00 Intro
0:37 About the Speakers
3:53 The Sound - A Short Summary
5:43 The Sound - A Detailed Summary
10:14 Some Problems
11:14 A Comparison!
14:59 Setup Tips and Equipment Matching
18:33 My Final Thoughts

B&W 607 S2 Anniversary Product Page:

[ZeroFidelity]

Either my ears have gotten old, or these speakers are pretty good. Thanks for watching!

[FlyGuy]

My favorite type of review. All the main questions answered. Thanks.

[johnniziurski]

I thought I was getting the 607 anniversary edition S2 when I went in to buy speakers at my local HiFi shop. I ended up buying the 606 versions and they're INCREDIBLE! I can't wait for them to come in.

[technotim]

I've had a set of 601's for around 25 years so I'm used to the B&W sound but was long overdue a new pair of compact bookshelf monitors. I have had these 607 S2's for nearly 3 years now and they never fail to amaze me. They certainly suit my taste in music (Electronic, Trance, Breakbeat, Deep House), and paired with my TEAC A500 amp (bi-wired), sitting on a set of Atacama Moseco stands they are more than enough to create an impressive soundstage in my modest living room. When I have visitors they cannot beleive the sound these tiny units can produce, they are so engaging to listen to. Great review, well balanced comments and I'm glad I tuned in.

[tubukonxumalo]

Dope review. I have the 685 S2s and I'm blown away every time I take a listen.

[johnnymossville]

I've had my 607 S2's a couple years now, and have grown to love them. Especially for really good blues and jazz recordings.

[cmm]

I have the 607's (non-anniversary edn) and they are spectacular. Amazing resolution and I do not think the treble is obnoxious or too forward, not at all. I sold a pair of Paradigm Atom (v7 I think it was) and replaced w/ these - I don't regret it for a second.

[robertnitsche]

I was looking at a pair of 607 s2's, but the Epos M5's I had have a 5" driver too, and I wanted something with a little more dynamic bass. Fortunately, I found a pair of B&W 606 s2's open box on Crutchfield for $800, and I pulled the trigger. The 606 s2 is what I call a perfect "dad" speaker. Yes it has elevated treble, but it sounds about perfect to my 59 year old ears.

[andrewhudson]

I just got a pair of 607 S2s. They are amazing. Soundstage is exquisite, bass is excellent, dense music spreads out across the room. Could not be happier.

[t.j.bennett]

Awesome review glad to see you back at it Sean thanks!

[cunninghamster]

Fantastic review! You cover every thing I could possibly want to know. Keep up the great work.

[carltaylor]

Bang on review. I have these with a Rega Brio amp and I love them.

[Jpsbs]

I've heard these speakers with my friend's system and thought they were just fantastic! The detail was incredible and so was the imaging, soundstage and musicality. Great speakers for $700..Great Job Sean👍😀

[crh]

"Some B&W booty" was a great slide in joke

[jimshaw]

Sean, I like this thought format for your reviews. I am convinced that the major characterizations of speakers are: 1. What kind of music you want to sound 'good to you, ' and 2. Your room and typical level of SPL.

Without knowing these about yourself, it just has to be nearly impossible to calibrate a reviewer as to whether we'd like the thing. Is it a piece that drops readily into the puzzle of our preference, or does it have to be 'force fit' and end up uncomfortable? By addressing these factors, in the review, you do go a way toward offering useful information.

As an aside, you have clearly warned me off these, because they fit crosswise to my tastes. That doesn't make them bad speakers. You have helped explain who and why they fit well.

[cream]

As with any speaker, matching is important and can be more critical with some kit. My 606 S2 with Rega Brio and Denafrips DAC = Magic

[ks]

Off axis performance is IMHO way too overlooked and I like that you mention it. When I listen I'm not glued to a narrow sweet spot, sometimes by necessity, but mostly by choice. I think that's the case for many people and it's a factor that I weigh heavily.

[PragmaticTornado]

I use these as desktop speakers for my gaming PC, and they're awesome in that respect. I have a 12" sub connected too, but hardly ever feel the need to use it with these.
Best part is, for someone who also has a $20 000 main stereo, I'm still able to enjoy music very much when listening to the 607 S2's.

A lot of value for your money with these.

[duanerandleman]

I am glad I found your channel. Finally someone with a good ear. I was a B&W dealer for years and never liked them. LOL

[dalefarris]

Good morning, Sean. Love your work. You get it. You know, mostly!