Focal Vestia No1 vs B&W 607 S2 Comparison

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Focal Vestia No1 vs B&W 607 S2 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Vestia No1 and 607 S2 AE, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from Focal and Bowers Wilkins.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Focal Vestia No1 and B&W 607 S2 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	Focal Vestia No1	B&W 607 S2
Design	2-way	2-way
Tweeter	1" inverted dome	1" Decoupled Double Dome
Woofer	6.5" Slatefiber	5" Continuum
Frequency response	56-30k Hz	52-28k Hz
Sensitivity	89.5 dB	84 dB
Impedance	8 ohms	8 ohms
Power range	25-120 watts	30-100 watts
Weight	7.00kg / 15.4lbs	4.70kg / 10.3lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	15-1/4" x 8-5/8" x 10-1/4" 388.0 x 220.0 x 261.0mm	11-13/16" x 6-1/2" x 9-1/8" 301.0 x 166.0 x 232.0mm

What size room are the Focal Vestia No1 and B&W 607 S2 speakers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size and max power parameters:

Listening Environment*	Focal Vestia No1	B&W 607 S2
Near-field	Poor	Average
Small Room	Average	Good
Mid-size Room	Good	Average
Large Room	Average	Poor
Very Large Room	Poor	Bad

(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m², Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m², Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m², Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m². Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)

The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.

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Drivers

Both Vestia No1 and 607 S2 AE are 2-way speakers.

Focal Vestia No1

B&W 607 S2

TweeterWoofer

Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.

Driver	Focal Vestia No1	B&W 607 S2
Driver Setup	2-way	2-way
Tweeter	1-inch	1-inch
Midrange	-	-
Woofer	1 x 6.5-inch	1 x 5-inch

Vestia No1 features a 1" Al/Mg inverted dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Slatefiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2800Hz. On the other hand, the 607 S2 AE features a 1" Aluminum Decoupled Double Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5" Continuum Woofer.

Frequency Response

Vestia No1 has a frequency range of 56-30k Hz whereas 607 S2 AE has a frequency range of 52-28k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 52Hz, the 607 S2 AE can go slightly deeper then the Vestia No1's min frequency of 56Hz.

The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Vestia No1

607 S2 AE

Min

Average

Median

Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

Vestia No1 and 607 S2 AE have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Vestia No1 sensitivity is rated at 89.5 dB and the 607 S2 AE's is at 84 dB. This 6 dB difference makes the Focal Vestia No1 a more sensitive speaker compared to B&W 607 S2, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Bookshelf Speakers

Vestia No1

607 S2 AE

Min

Average

Median

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.

Vestia No1 can handle a max power of 120 watts RMS, whereas 607 S2 AE has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS, 20 watts less than the Vestia No1.

Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays on a real amplifier.

Which plays louder on your amplifier?

Starting with a popular amplifier — change it to the one you own, or any you are considering, and watch both numbers move.

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Playing as

Focal Vestia No1

B&W 607 S2

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Vestia No1 has a front firing port whereas 607 S2 AE has a rear firing ports. Focal Vestia No1's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to B&W 607 S2 with its rear-firing port.

Physical Specs

The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Focal Vestia No1's and B&W 607 S2's external dimensions. Focal Vestia No1 has external dimensions of 388.0 x 220.0 x 261.0mm (15-1/4-inch x 8-5/8-inch x 10-1/4-inch) whereas B&W 607 S2 has external dimensions of 301.0 x 166.0 x 232.0mm (11-13/16 x 6-1/2 x 9-1/8inch).

Focal Vestia No1 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 54mm wider, 87mm taller and 29mm deeper than B&W 607 S2.

Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base surface area of the Focal Vestia No1 is approximately 574.2cm² / 89.0inch² and base area of the B&W 607 S2 is approximately 385.1cm² / 59.7inch². The Vestia No1 requires 49% more surface area than the 607 S2 AE which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

Weight Comparison

The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Focal Vestia No1 weighs 7.00kg / 15.4lbs and the B&W 607 S2 weighs 4.70kg / 10.3lbs. This makes the Vestia No1 49% heavier than the 607 S2 AE.

Here is a comparison of how Vestia No1 and 607 S2 AE's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Bookshelf class.

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers

Focal Vestia No1

B&W 607 S2

Min

Average

Max

What's in the Box of B&W 607 S2?

Here are the items that come with the 607 S2 AE:

2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
2 Grilles
2 Two-piece foam port plugs
8 Self-adhesive rubber feet
4 Jumper-straps (pre-installed)
Manual
Bowers & Wilkins brochure
Warranty Information

Reasons to choose Focal Vestia No1 over Bowers & Wilkins 607 S2 Anniversary Edition

Max Input Power	120 watts vs 100 watts	Handle more power from your amplifier
Sensitivity	90 dB vs 84 dB	Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Minimum Impedance	4.5 ohms vs 3.0 ohms	Very low impedance levels puts more pressure on amplifier
Woofer Size	6.5 inches vs 5 inches	Larger woofer
High Frequency Response	30k Hz vs 28k Hz	Generates higher frequency
Port Position	Front vs Rear	Gives more flexibility placing close to walls

Reasons to choose Bowers & Wilkins 607 S2 Anniversary Edition over Focal Vestia No1

Low Frequency Response	52 Hz vs 56 Hz	Generates deeper bass
Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring	Yes vs No	Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections
Height	301mm vs 388mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area	385cm² vs 574cm²	Takes less floor space
Price per pair*	799USD vs 1198USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

Focal Vestia No1 vs B&W 607 S2 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Focal Vestia No1	Bowers & Wilkins 607 S2 Anniversary Edition
Brand	Focal	Bowers Wilkins
Speaker Type	Bookshelf speakers	Bookshelf speakers
Power Range	25-120 watts	30-100 watts
Sensitivity	89.5 dB	84 dB
Impedance	8 ohms	8 ohms
Impedance	4.5 ohms	3.0 ohms
Frequency Response	56-30k Hz	52-28k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity	1	1
Woofer Size	6.5"	5"
Woofer Composition	Slatefiber	Continuum
Woofer Surround Material	Rubber	Rubber
Tweeter Size	1"	1"
Tweeter Type	inverted dome	Decoupled Double Dome
Aimable Tweeter	No	No
Midrange Driver	No	No
Crossover Frequency	2800Hz	n/a
Firing Direction	front	rear
Physical Specs
Height	388.0mm (15.3")	301.0mm (11.9")
Width	220.0mm (8.7")	166.0mm (6.5")
Depth	261.0mm (10.3")	232.0mm (9.1")
Weight	7.00kg (15.4lbs)	4.70kg (10.3lbs)
Enclosure	Bass Reflex	Bass Reflex
Finish	MDF	MDF/Vinyl
Available Colors	Black High Gloss, Dark Wood, Light Wood	Matte Black, Matte White, Oak, Red Cherry
Mounting Bracket		No
Recommended Stand Height	n/a	24-26"
Grille	Yes	Yes
Moisture Resistancy	No	No
Connections
Biamp Inputs	No	Yes
Other
Parts Warranty		5 Years
Labor Warranty		5 Years

Verdict

No single best speaker here - they are built to different priorities, and the right one depends on your room, your amplifier and what you listen to.

Area	Better	Why
Bass	B	B&W 607 S2 digs deeper - 52Hz against 56Hz. A subwoofer would even that out.
Amplifier needs	A	Focal Vestia No1 is more sensitive (90dB vs 84dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier.
Headroom	evenly matched	Similar power handling (120W vs 100W).
Size	depends	B&W 607 S2 is easier to place; Focal Vestia No1 is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides.
Expandability	B	B&W 607 S2: bi-amping.
Price	B	B&W 607 S2 is cheaper - $799 against $1,198, about 33% less.

A Focal Vestia No1 B B&W 607 S2
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, placement or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.

Which should you choose?

B&W 607 S2 has the edge on paper, though the margin is not large. The rows marked "depends" may matter more to you than the score does. Match it to your room: we rate Focal Vestia No1 the better fit for a mid-size room and a large room, and B&W 607 S2 for near-field listening and a small room. In a large or open-plan room, Focal Vestia No1 has the cabinet volume to fill it more easily; in a small room, near a wall or at desk distance, B&W 607 S2 is the easier speaker to get right.

And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.