Perlisten A2s Surround Sound vs B&W 607 S2 Comparison

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Passive Bookshelf | 59-30k Hz

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Perlisten A2s Surround Sound vs B&W 607 S2 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing A2s Surround Sound and 607 S2 AE, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from Perlisten and Bowers Wilkins.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Perlisten A2s Surround Sound and B&W 607 S2 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	Perlisten A2s Surround Sound	B&W 607 S2
Design	3-way	2-way
Tweeter	—	1" Decoupled Double Dome
Woofer	—	5" Continuum
Frequency response	59-30k Hz	52-28k Hz
Sensitivity	86.8 dB	84 dB
Impedance	6 ohms	8 ohms
Power range	50 – 200W watts	30-100 watts
Weight	—	4.70kg / 10.3lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	17.72" x 11.02" x 8.7" 450.1 x 279.9 x 221.0mm	11-13/16" x 6-1/2" x 9-1/8" 301.0 x 166.0 x 232.0mm

What size room are the Perlisten A2s Surround Sound 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*	Perlisten A2s Surround Sound	B&W 607 S2
Near-field	Good	Average
Small Room	Good	Good
Mid-size Room	Average	Average
Large Room	Poor	Poor
Very Large Room	No way	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

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that A2s Surround Sound is a 3-way design whereas the 607 S2 AE is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.

Driver	Perlisten A2s Surround Sound	B&W 607 S2
Driver Setup	3-way	2-way
Tweeter	-inch	1-inch
Midrange	-	-
Woofer	x -inch	1 x 5-inch

A2s Surround Sound features a " Tweeter and x " Woofer. On the other hand, the 607 S2 AE features a 1" Aluminum Decoupled Double Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5" Continuum Woofer.

Frequency Response

A2s Surround Sound has a frequency range of 59-30k 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 significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the A2s Surround Sound's min frequency of 59Hz.

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

A2s Surround Sound

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

A2s Surround Sound is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the 607 S2 AE which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.

These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. A2s Surround Sound sensitivity is rated at 86.8 dB and the 607 S2 AE's is rated at 84 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Perlisten A2s Surround Sound a more sensitive speaker compared to B&W 607 S2, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Bookshelf Speakers

A2s Surround Sound

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.

607 S2 AE can handle a max power of 100 watts RMS, whereas A2s Surround Sound has a max power handling value of watts RMS, 100 watts less than the 607 S2 AE.

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

Perlisten A2s Surround Sound

B&W 607 S2

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

607 S2 AE features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. A2s Surround Sound has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

B&W 607 S2's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

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 Perlisten A2s Surround Sound's and B&W 607 S2's external dimensions. Perlisten A2s Surround Sound has external dimensions of 450.1 x 279.9 x 221.0mm (17.72 x 11.02 x 8.7inch) 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).

B&W 607 S2 is 113.9mm narrower and 149.1mm shorter than Perlisten A2s Surround Sound but it is also 11mm deeper.

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 Perlisten A2s Surround Sound is approximately 618.6cm² / 95.9inch² and base area of the B&W 607 S2 is approximately 385.1cm² / 59.7inch². The A2s Surround Sound requires 61% more surface area than the 607 S2 AE which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

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 Perlisten A2s Surround Sound over Bowers & Wilkins 607 S2 Anniversary Edition

Driver Setup	3-way vs 2-way	Have a dedicated mid-range driver
Sensitivity	87 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
High Frequency Response	30k Hz vs 28k Hz	Generates higher frequency

Reasons to choose Bowers & Wilkins 607 S2 Anniversary Edition over Perlisten A2s Surround Sound

Nominal Impedance	8 ohms vs 6 ohms	Less selective with amplifiers
Woofer Size	5 inches vs inches	Larger woofer
Low Frequency Response	52 Hz vs 59 Hz	Generates deeper bass
Height	301mm vs 450mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area	385cm² vs 618cm²	Takes less floor space
Price per pair*	799USD vs 1990USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

Perlisten A2s Surround Sound vs B&W 607 S2 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Perlisten A2s Surround Sound	Bowers & Wilkins 607 S2 Anniversary Edition
Brand	Perlisten	Bowers Wilkins
Speaker Type	Bookshelf speakers	Bookshelf speakers
Power Range	50 – 200W watts	30-100 watts
Sensitivity	86.8 dB	84 dB
Impedance	6 ohms	8 ohms
Impedance	4.5 ohms	3.0 ohms
Frequency Response	59-30k Hz	52-28k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity		1
Woofer Size	"	5"
Woofer Composition		Continuum
Woofer Surround Material	n/a	Rubber
Tweeter Size	-	1"
Tweeter Type	n/a	Decoupled Double Dome
Aimable Tweeter	No	No
Midrange Driver	No	No
Firing Direction	n/a	rear
Physical Specs
Height	450.1mm (17.7")	301.0mm (11.9")
Width	279.9mm (11")	166.0mm (6.5")
Depth	221.0mm (8.7")	232.0mm (9.1")
Weight	n/a	4.70kg (10.3lbs)
Enclosure	Bass Reflex	Bass Reflex
Finish	n/a	MDF/Vinyl
Available Colors	n/a	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	n/a	Yes
Other
Parts Warranty		5 Years
Labor Warranty		5 Years

Verdict

These sit in different price classes - Perlisten A2s Surround Sound costs roughly 2.5x what B&W 607 S2 does. Expect it to lead on paper; the question is whether the gap is audible enough in your room to be worth it.

Area	Better	Why
Bass	B	B&W 607 S2 digs deeper - 52Hz against 59Hz. A subwoofer would even that out.
Amplifier needs	A	Perlisten A2s Surround Sound is more sensitive (87dB vs 84dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier.
Amplifier match	B	B&W 607 S2 is the easier load at 8 ohms.
Size	depends	B&W 607 S2 is easier to place; Perlisten A2s Surround Sound 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 $1,990, about 60% less; arguably a different class.

A Perlisten A2s Surround Sound 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 is the easier recommendation: it leads on most of the measured areas and costs less. Take Perlisten A2s Surround Sound if its size, looks or fit in your room suit you better. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 59Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. Match it to your room: we rate Perlisten A2s Surround Sound the better fit for near-field listening; elsewhere the two are rated the same.

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.