HT3 vs Bowers & Wilkins DS6
The DS6's sensitivity is 87 dB against the HT3's 88 dB and its impedance 8Ω against 4Ω. Both share low-frequency extension (85 Hz) and ways (2).
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The McIntosh HT-3 Surround Loudspeaker System is designed specifically for home theater surround sound and music reproduction. It is a two-way system with two 5-inch low frequency drivers and two 1-inch dome tweeters. The HT-3 is THX approved, meeting and exceeding the performance requirements for film soundtrack reproduction originally created for movie theaters. It features gold-plated input connectors for superior corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity. The system is available in surface mount and flush mount versions, both finished with white painted grilles and trim frames. It is designed to produce superb surround sound without bleeding into adjacent rooms, making it ideal for home theater environments.
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The DS6's sensitivity is 87 dB against the HT3's 88 dB and its impedance 8Ω against 4Ω. Both share low-frequency extension (85 Hz) and ways (2).
The ERD-1's sensitivity is 87 dB against the HT3's 88 dB, its impedance 8Ω against 4Ω, and its woofer 5.25" against 5". Both share ways (2).
The Surround 1's sensitivity is 89 dB against the HT3's 88 dB, its impedance 8Ω against 4Ω, and its woofer 4.5" against 5". Both share ways (2).
The PC600's sensitivity is 91 dB against the HT3's 88 dB, its impedance 8Ω against 4Ω, its low-frequency extension 80 Hz against 85 Hz, and its woofer 6" against 5".
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