B&W 601/602

[Gaz37]

Are they really that good?

I've been watching a few on Ebay and they seem to get loads of bids and sell for a lot more than rival speakers.

Have they just become well know or are they worth the money?

 

[CnoEvil]

They're good if you like them, but pants if you don't. *unknw*

 

[insider9]

Yes, they seem quite expensive if you ask me. People like and know the brand.

 

[Gaz37]

Yes, they seem quite expensive if you ask me. People like and know the brand.

I was wondering if that might be the case, they've become well known so people are buying the name rather than the speaker?

 

[insider9]

Yes, they seem quite expensive if you ask me. People like and know the brand.

I was wondering if that might be the case, they've become well known so people are buying the name rather than the speaker?

No doubt they're decent (not heard them myself). But yes I guess people recognise the brand.

 

[rainsoothe]

The 602 S2 and S3 are still very good speakers, even by today's standards, and if you don't mind their size, they're really worth considering, especially against the very low budget offerings if you bought them new.

 

[seemorebtts]

People think they are buying something special but your not missing nothing. Pretty bad Speaker's for me I'm afraid.i hate the 600 range

 

[Oldphrt]

People think they are buying something special but your not missing nothing. Pretty bad Speaker's for me I'm afraid.i hate the 600 range

They are in fact excellent speakers, although the 601 really needs a sub.

 

[MeanandGreen]

I have had a pair of these since they were new. I only stopped using them due to a house move so needed a pair of floorstanders.

I dont know how much they are selling for second hand, but I will say that they are an excellent speaker. They a large compared to other brands of stand mount speakers, but they have an excellent tonal balance. I'd highly recommend either the 601 or 602.

 

[Deleted member 160668]

On my upgrade path I've owned 601 s2 which walked over similarly priced new Wharfedale Diamond 9.1s on a side by side comparison. My mother still owns a pair of 602 s2's which still sound decent and kick a fair amount of bass, far more-so than the 601's due to cabinet size which is fairly hefty.

Quite a bit of speaker for not a lot of cash if you pick up a decent pair for a reasonable price on the bay or similar (in my opinion).

 

[Gaz37]

Some mixed opinions but interesting to hear they're better than a newer budget speaker costing the same