DS3 vs MartinLogan IW6
The IW6's low-frequency extension is 55 Hz against the DS3's 63 Hz. Both share sensitivity (89 dB), impedance (8Ω), and ways (2).
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LoudspeakersIn-Wall/Ceiling SpeakersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$295.20
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About the DS3
The Bowers & Wilkins DS3 is a wall-mounted surround speaker designed for high-quality home theater sound. It can operate in either dipole mode, creating an enveloping auditorium effect, or monopole mode, providing more precise sound localization. The speaker features a 130mm woven Kevlar cone bass/midrange driver, two 80mm midrange/high frequency drivers, and a 25mm Nautilus tube-loaded aluminium dome tweeter. It has a frequency response of 85Hz to 22kHz ±3dB in monopole mode and 85Hz to 10kHz ±3dB in dipole mode, with a sensitivity of 89dB SPL and nominal impedance of 8 ohms (minimum 3.3 ohms). Recommended amplifier power is between 25W and 100W. The DS3 is finished in black and measures 249 x 387 x 186 mm, weighing 5.2 kg. Originally released in 2007, it is now discontinued but remains a respected model for surround sound applications.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 89 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 63 Hz - 42 kHz
- Power Handling
- 100W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 25W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 100W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 5.12"
- Driver Count
- 4
- Enclosure Type
- sealed
- Crossover Frequency
- 4.0 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 387 × 249 × 186 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 5.2 kg (11 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Black
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 89 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 63-42000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions