DM604 S3 vs DM 604
The DM 604 matches the DM604 S3 on sensitivity (90 dB), impedance (8Ω), woofer (7.09"), and ways (3).
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The Bowers & Wilkins DM604 S3 is the only full 3-way system in the DM600 series, made in England between 2002 and 2007. It features a dedicated 180mm Kevlar cone midrange driver housed in an isolated chamber to deliver detailed midrange without bass interference. Bass is handled by twin 180mm aluminium cone drivers combined with Flowport technology for deep, dynamic bass response. The speaker has a 25mm aluminium dome tweeter mounted in a convergent tube for open and natural treble. It is a vented-box design with foam plugs to block ports if room acoustics cause excessive bass reinforcement. The DM604 S3 is suited for larger rooms and can reproduce everything from delicate solo performances to complex large ensembles with a warm, rich sound signature and strong bass. It requires a powerful amplifier (recommended 25-200W) to perform optimally. Dimensions are 994mm height, 236mm width, and 398mm depth, weighing 29.2 kg. Frequency response is 30Hz to 42kHz (-6dB), sensitivity 90dB SPL (2.83V/1m), and nominal impedance 8 ohms (minimum 3 ohms).
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The DM 604 matches the DM604 S3 on sensitivity (90 dB), impedance (8Ω), woofer (7.09"), and ways (3).
The NS-777's sensitivity is 89 dB against the DM604 S3's 90 dB and its impedance 6Ω against 8Ω. Both share low-frequency extension (30 Hz) and ways (3).
The L890's sensitivity is 91 dB against the DM604 S3's 90 dB, its low-frequency extension 28 Hz against 30 Hz, and its high-frequency extension 40 kHz against 42 kHz. Both share impedance (8Ω).
The Opus 1's sensitivity is 89 dB against the DM604 S3's 90 dB, its impedance 6Ω against 8Ω, and its high-frequency extension 44 kHz against 42 kHz. Both share ways (3).
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