A three-way floor-standing speaker from the Bowers & Wilkins 600 Series S3 range. Each speaker has a 25mm Titanium Dome tweeter, a 150mm Continuum cone FST midrange and two 165mm paper cone bass drivers in a vented cabinet. Bowers & Wilkins calls it the largest loudspeaker in the 600 Series.
Bowers & Wilkins says the 603 S3 is ideal for larger rooms and home theatres. It adds a new Titanium Dome tweeter, an acoustically transparent tweeter grille mesh and upgraded speaker terminals.
Finish options on this listing: Black, Oak, Red Cherry and White.
Why you will love it
The largest 600 Series speaker
Bowers & Wilkins describes the 603 S3 as the largest loudspeaker in the 600 Series, ideal for larger rooms and home theatres. It says room-filling scale and authority come from the two bass drivers, and that improved terminals and enhanced drive unit positioning round out the design.


Titanium Dome tweeter
The 603 S3 introduces Bowers & Wilkins' new Titanium Dome tweeter. The company says it combines resolution and insight with smooth, refined high-frequency reproduction.
Bowers & Wilkins also says the new tweeter grille mesh is even more acoustically transparent. It was first developed for its Signature models.
Continuum cone FST midrange
Bowers & Wilkins says the composite Continuum cone avoids the abrupt transitions in behaviour that can impair a conventional drive unit. It says the result is a more open, neutral performance that delivers voices and instruments with precision and transparency.


Two bass drivers and upgraded terminals
Two 165mm (6.5 in) paper cone bass drivers work with a vented cabinet and Bowers & Wilkins' Flowport. The speaker terminals are derived from those introduced on the 700 Series, with an improved layout and a cleaner signal path between amplifier and speaker, the company says.
Is it right for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want a floor-standing speaker with a Titanium Dome tweeter and a Continuum cone midrange
- Have an amplifier or receiver that delivers 30W - 200W into 8Ω
- Have room for a cabinet 985mm high, 1,020mm with the plinth
- Want stereo or front speakers for a home theatre
Worth knowing
- It is a passive speaker, so it needs an amplifier or AV receiver
- Nominal impedance is 8Ω with a minimum of 3.0Ω
- The listing offers Black, Oak, Red Cherry and White finishes
- Grilles are Black on the Black finish and Grey on White and Oak, per Bowers & Wilkins
Build your system
The 603 S3 is a passive speaker. These items are on our site.
- Amplification: Drive it with stereo amplifiers or AV receivers
- Centre channel: For home theatre, add a Bowers & Wilkins HTM6 S3 centre speaker
- Bass: Add a Bowers & Wilkins DB1D subwoofer or another of our subwoofers
- Other speakers: Compare the smaller Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 bookshelf speakers and 607 S3 speakers, or browse floor-standing speakers
Specifications
Drivers and design
| Design | 3-way vented-box system |
|---|---|
| Drive units | 1 x ø25mm (1 in) Titanium Dome high-frequency; 1 x ø150mm (6 in) Continuum cone FST midrange; 2 x ø165mm (6.5 in) paper bass cone |
| Technical features | Titanium Dome tweeter; Continuum cone FST midrange; paper bass cones; Flowport |
Performance
| Frequency range (-6dB) | 29Hz - 33kHz |
|---|---|
| Frequency response (±3dB) | 46Hz - 28kHz |
| Sensitivity | 90dB (on axis, 2.83Vrms at 1m) |
| Nominal impedance | 8Ω (minimum 3.0Ω) |
| Recommended amplifier power | 30W - 200W into 8Ω on unclipped programme |
| Max recommended cable impedance | 0.1Ω |
Size and weight
| Height | 985mm cabinet only; 1,020mm including plinth |
|---|---|
| Width | 190mm cabinet only; 260mm including plinth |
| Depth | 340mm cabinet only; 368mm including grille and terminals; 402mm including plinth |
| Net weight | 27.5kg |
Finish
| Finish options on this listing | Black, Oak, Red Cherry, White |
|---|---|
| Grille | Black (Black finish); Grey (White and Oak finishes) |
Specifications from Bowers & Wilkins' Australian 603 S3 product page, checked November 2026.
Questions people ask
What drivers does the 603 S3 have?
A 25mm (1 in) Titanium Dome tweeter, a 150mm (6 in) Continuum cone FST midrange and two 165mm (6.5 in) paper cone bass drivers, per Bowers & Wilkins.
What amplifier power does Bowers & Wilkins recommend?
30W - 200W into 8Ω on unclipped programme.
Does it need an amplifier?
Yes. The 603 S3 is a passive speaker, so connect it to a stereo amplifier or AV receiver.
Which finishes are listed?
This listing offers Black, Oak, Red Cherry and White.
Can I use it for home theatre?
Bowers & Wilkins says the 603 S3 is ideal for larger rooms and home theatres. It is a passive speaker, so pair it with an AV receiver.