B&W has redesigned its popular 600 Series range of speakers. The company has trickled down some of the technology from the more advanced (and more expensive) 800 Series. The Nautilus tube tweeter now features a neodymium magnet system designed to increase sensitivity, and B&W claims it's the most advanced they've ever offered in an entry-level range.
Other improvements include a copper-plated pole-piece for extended high frequency response, an edge-wound voice coil for lower voice-coil mass and a new surround material which is intended to lower the resonance frequency, reducing the chance of audible resonances.
The new bas/mid drivers meanwhile have a new open profile cast chassis, a new type of phase plug designed to minimise any air noise, an improved surround profile for better midrange response and copper-clad pole piece that's supposed to improve integration with the tweeter.
They come in Wengé (dark brown), Black Ash, Light Oak and Red Cherry wood veneer finishes and there's a diamond-cut logo etched on the brushed aluminium tweeter for a touch of extra class.
The range in full with prices:
Main
B&W 686 2-way standmount £279
B&W 685 2-way standmount £379
B&W 684 2.5-way floorstander £699
B&W 683 3-way floorstander £899
Centre
HTM62 2-way centre £249
HTM61 3-way centre £399
Subwoofer
ASW608 2-way centre £249
ASW610 2-way centre £249
ASW610XP 2-way centre £249
Surround
DS3 Dipole/monopole surround £549
More information: B&W website | B&W
