In this review, we will be comparing Model Three and 606 S2 AE, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from KLH and Bowers & Wilkins. Let's have a brief look at the main features of KLH Model Three and B&W 606 S2 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how KLH Model Three and B&W 606 S2 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Model Three and 606 S2 AE are 2-way speakers. Model Three features a 1" Aluminum Tweeter and 1 x 8" Pulp-Paper Cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1600Hz. On the other hand, 606 S2 AE features a 1" Aluminum Decoupled Double Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Continuum Woofer .
Frequency Response
Model Three has a frequency range of 46-20k Hz whereas 606 S2 AE has a frequency range of 52-28k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 46Hz, the Model Three can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the 606 S2 AE's min frequency of 52Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers under Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Model Three is a 6 ohms speaker compared to 606 S2 AE which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms. On the other hand, they have the same sensitivity of 88 dB.
Sensitivity
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Power Range
Model Three has a power range of 30-150 watts RMS whereas 606 S2 AE has a power range of 30-120 watts.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
606 S2 AE features Binding post posts which makes bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Model Three has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
KLH Model Three's Binding post terminals
B&W 606 S2's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, We are going to compare KLH Model Three's and B&W 606 S2's external dimensions. KLH Model Three has external dimensions of 482.0 x 311.0 x 267.0mm ( 19.0 x 12.25 x 10.5inch) whereas B&W 606 S2 has external dimensions of 347.0 x 191.0 x 326.0mm ( 13-5/8 x 7-1/2 x 12-13/16inch) .
B&W 606 S2 is 120mm narrower and 135mm shorter than KLH Model Three but it is also 59mm deeper.
