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A classic in the makingThe 600 Series is one of the mostsuccessful and influential ranges inBowers & Wilkins history.For almost 20 years, eachgeneration has defined newstandards in its class for soundquality and technicalaccomplishment.600 Series

Continued success, series after seriesIn 1995, the original 600 Seriesredefined the capabilities ofaffordable loudspeakerswith the introduction of Kevlardrive units across every model.600 Series

Continued success, series after seriesIn 1999, the new 600 Series addeda flat-ring suspension tweeter,Nautilus tube loading pluspaper/Kevlar bass drive units,replacing the Cobex used earlier.600 Series

Continued success, series after series2001 welcomed the thirdincarnation of the 600 Series,with an enhanced chassis formidrange and bass drive unitsplus aluminium bass drivers for3-way systems and Flowport forevery model.600 Series

Continued success, series after seriesIn 2007, the fourth 600 Seriesintroduced FST midrangedrive units to 3-way loudspeakersplus Neodymium magnets forall tweeters.600 Series

Now it’s time for us to raise the bar again600 Series

Introducing the new 600 Series600 Series

Sound quality rulesThe new 600 Series is the bestsounding 600 Series yet.It sets new standards forperformance in anaffordable speaker range.600 Series

TechnologyThe new Decoupled Double Dometweeter offer something of thesophistication of high-end speakers.600 Series

Love of musicPeople buying 600 Series willcertainly love music.They want to get the best possiblesound on a budget.600 Series

Attainability600 Series represents the mostaffordable entry point toBowers & Wilkins.It makes core Bowers & Wilkinstechnologies available to a widergroup of people.600 Series

Technology600 Series

TweetersDecoupled Double Dome tweeter.Tweeter diaphragms must be lightand stiff, to reproduce high notesaccurately.Decoupled Double Dome tweetersuse a thin and light aluminium dome,surrounded by a thicker ring, toprevent audible distortion.600 Series

TweetersDecoupled Double Dome tweeter.Decoupling helps prevent cabinetvibrations reaching the tweeter.Synthetic gel cushions a decoupledtweeter, with the assembly isolatedfrom the mounting.The result is a more natural,spacious sound.600 Series

Bass/midrange driversWoven Kevlar cones.Energy absorbing Anti-ResonancePlugs as found on PM1.600 Series

Midrange driversWoven Kevlar cones.FST drive units.Fixed aluminium phase plugs.600 Series

Bass driversDual-layer aluminum cones, with arear aluminium ring around theedge similar to dual-layertweeters).Anodised in a dark or lighthue colour co-ordinated to cabinetfinish.Concave aluminum dustcaps inmatching colour.600 Series

The speakers600 Series

6862-way system.25mm Decoupled Double Domealuminium tweeter.130mm Kevlar conebass/midrange.Slimmer, but taller to accommodatethe port on the front baffle.Shallower for on-wall mounting.Wall bracket.600 Series

6852-way system.25mm Decoupled Double Domealuminium tweeter.165mm Kevlar conebass/midrange.Slightly slimmer.Slightly taller.600 Series

6842-way system (old modelwas a 2.5-way).25mm Decoupled Double Domealuminium tweeter.2 x 130mm Kevlar conebass/midrange.Significantly slimmer.Slightly taller.600 Series

6833-way system.25mm Decoupled Double Domealuminium tweeter.160mm Kevlar coneFST midrange.2 x 165mm dual layeraluminium cone bass.Slightly slimmer.600 Series

HTM622-way system.25mm Decoupled Double Domealuminium tweeter.2 x 130mm Kevlar conebass/midrange.Slightly lower profile butwider to keep volume.Tweeter relocated upwards inthe baffle to aid integration withfloorstanding speaker partners.600 Series

HTM61Adopts true 3-way arrangement.25mm Decoupled Double Domealuminium tweeter.100mm Kevlar cone FST midrange.2 x 165mm dual layer aluminiumcone bass.Tweeter relocated upwards inthe baffle to aid integration withfloorstanding speaker partners.600 Series

Range OverviewConfiguration5-in bass drivers6½-in bass driversBookshelf686685Floorstander684683Centre channelHTM62HTM61600 Series

New 5.1 system packages684 Theatre684 front speakersHTM62 centre speaker686 rear speakersASW610 subwoofer683 Theatre683 front speakersHTM61 centre speaker686 rear speakersASW610XP subwoofer600 Series

FinishesBlack AshBlack baffle and black grilleWhiteWhite baffle and light grey grille(686 only.)600 Series

FinishesNew shield-shape trim andprotective steel mesh, removable(with appropriate tool) to aidtweeter replacement if desiredColour co-ordinated trimfinish corresponding tooverall cabinet finish600 Series

SummaryPerformanceTweetersDecoupled Double DomeBass/midrange driversKevlar cones with energyabsorbing dustcapMidrange driversFST technologyBass driversDual-layer aluminium coneCrossoversMinimalist topology600 Series

SummaryAestheticsNew visual designNew tweeter shield shape,new colour co-ordinatedfinishes and revised cabinetproportions to several modelswithin the rangeProtected tweetersHigh-performance grillemesh that offers improvedprotection with no harm toacoustics – and which canalso be removed easily toaid service600 Series

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The new 600 Series is the best sounding 600 Series yet. It sets new standards for performance in an affordable speaker range. 600 Series Technology The new Decoupled Double Dome tweeter offer something of the