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Bowers & Wilkins DS6 S3 Surround Speakers The DS6 THX® Dipole is a dedicated Home Cinema monitor created by B&W for creating optimum surround sound effects. The most important difference between this monitor and a standard rear channel speaker is the diffuse nature of its sound. This is achieved by placing 80mm (3in) mid-range and high-frequency drivers on opposing axes with opposite polarity. The effect is to non-localise the sound - the sound you hear won't appear to come from the monitors but rather from the listening environment. They can be change easily from bi-pole to single pole by f
The DS6 S3 is a niche but respected surround speaker, and A$500 is fair-to-strong rather than cheap; recent used asks show A$400 to A$500 locally, with wider-market sold/listed examples clustering around roughly A$390–A$800 in AUD. That puts this listing near the middle of the going range, so it’s not a steal, but it’s a sensible buy if you specifically need this model and the condition checks out.
What makes it worth a look is the DS6 S3’s reputation for flexible dipole/monopole surround use and the way B&W’s older 600-series products tend to integrate cleanly in a serious home-cinema setup. At this price, I’d want confirmation of working drivers, intact grilles, and the mounting hardware if you need it; otherwise, a clean, well-kept pair at A$500 is a solid enthusiast buy.
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Bowers & Wilkins traces its origins to 1966 in Worthing, West Sussex, England, when John Bowers, a passionate audio enthusiast and former electronics shop owner, founded the company with the help of a £10,000 bequest from a satisfied customer, Miss Knight. Bowers, who had honed his speaker-building skills as a hobby while running a radio and TV rental shop with partner Roy Wilkins, launched the venture from the back of that very shop. This modest beginning fueled a relentless pursuit of audio perfection, establishing Bowers & Wilkins as a British icon in high-fidelity sound reproduction.
The brand excels in premium loudspeakers, from flagship studio monitors like the legendary 801 series—adopted by Abbey Road Studios in 1979—to accessible Domestic Monitor lines such as the enduring 600 Series. Its portfolio has expanded to encompass high-end headphones, including the iconic P5 and Zeppelin designs, alongside wireless speakers and formation systems, all emphasizing advanced driver technology, precision cabinetry, and Continuum cones for unparalleled clarity.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Bowers & Wilkins commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its engineering excellence, musical accuracy, and heritage of innovation. Far from mid-tier or niche, it rivals the elite, blending cutting-edge research from facilities like Steyning with a reputation for reference-grade performance that defines luxury hi-fi.
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