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b&w dm303 vs 601 s2

Anyone been able to compare these guys? they would be running off a 30watt per channel rotel ra-930ax, source is a sony sacd player. Mainly listen to jazz classical bluegrass rock blues and acoustic stuff. im 100% sure i want the bw sound, dont know why but they have something i like! the 601 s2 are 270, the dm303 are 225 so are the 601's worth the extra 50? im pretty sure they are very similar, maybe even the exact same tweeter, which is why I need your ears!!! I like the yellow kevlar of the 601's but im really all about the sound!
glowplug
glowplug OP
37 posts
 
so i should spring for the 601 s2 and maybe a bigger amp! anyone else?!
glowplug OP
37 posts
 
anyone else have an opinion?
ryder
1,690 posts
 
I believe the 300 series are the lowest range in the B&W line of speakers. The Kevlar cone in the 601s2 is a bit better than the doped paper cone in the 300 series. If you like the B&W sound I think the 601s2 will be a better choice as it uses the same Kelvar midrange cone driver which is found in the higher line of B&W speakers.
glowplug OP
37 posts
 
thanks really appreciate it!! would the 601s warrent a better amp? or not really! i know my system is peanuts compared to most but im trying. one step at a time right!
cleaneduphippy
323 posts
 
Glowplug,

Get the speakers and see how it does it your system. IMHO, it's best to add one piece of equipment at a time, and to live with it, and listen to it, and get to know it's attributes, before adding another piece of equipment. You may find, that for your needs your amp might work perfectly fine with these speakers (B&W/Rotel are generally a good sounding combination) or you may find yourself wanting a better or more powerful amp at some point. Only time will tell, and only you can make that decision, but if it was me, I would reserve that decision for somewhere down the road. Remember in building an audio system it's best to take it a step at a time.
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