Lore vs Bowers & Wilkins 603 S3
The 603 S3's sensitivity is 90 dB against the Lore's 94 dB, its low-frequency extension 29 Hz against 30 Hz, and its high-frequency extension 33 kHz against 30 kHz. Both share impedance (8Ω).
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The Lore is a Positive Feedback Writers' Choice Award Winner and has been in continuous production for nearly two decades. It is praised for its ability to deliver exceptional performance at an accessible price point. The speaker is manufactured in the USA and is known for its high sensitivity, making it easy to drive with a variety of amplifiers, including both solid-state and tube designs.
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The 603 S3's sensitivity is 90 dB against the Lore's 94 dB, its low-frequency extension 29 Hz against 30 Hz, and its high-frequency extension 33 kHz against 30 kHz. Both share impedance (8Ω).
The Direkt's sensitivity is 95 dB against the Lore's 94 dB, its impedance 6Ω against 8Ω, and its high-frequency extension 28 kHz against 30 kHz. Both share ways (2).
The Studio 200's sensitivity is 90 dB against the Lore's 94 dB and its low-frequency extension 28 Hz against 30 Hz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (2).
The S8e's sensitivity is 89 dB against the Lore's 94 dB and its woofer 8.27" against 10". Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (2).
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