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Bowers & Wilkins 603 S3

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The much coveted 600 range from B&W has produced multiple What Hi-Fi? Award-winners in the past few years, including the 607 S2 Anniversary Edition and 606 S2 Anniversary Edition standmounts. The new series continues that trend with table-toppers in the shape of the 606 S3 and the 607 S3 standmounters. Our expectations then, it’s fair to say, are rather high, and we are excited to see not only if the 603 S3 can live up to an almost royal legacy, but also whether they can outperform some very capable rivals at this level.

The general design of these floorstanders is relatively consistent with the rest of the 600 S3 range. Like their five-star standmount siblings, these are nicely made towers that look handsome, even if our white and oak test

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