Marantz & Bowers & Wilkins - Bundle Review: The Pinnacle of Home Theatre Sound

Marantz & Bowers & Wilkins - Bundle Review: When premium AV performance meets legendary speaker craftsmanship, the Marantz & Bowers & Wilkins Bundle stands head and shoulders above the crowd. Featuring Marantz’s illustrious CINEMA 60 AV receiver paired with Bowers & Wilkins 600 Series speakers, this collection is engineered to elevate both your music and movie experiences to new heights.

Unpacking the Marantz CINEMA 60 AV Receiver

The Marantz CINEMA 60 is a true flagship AV receiver, blending vintage elegance with ultramodern engineering. Delivering 100 watts per channel into eight ohms on all seven channels via a refined Class A/B topology, it offers an enveloping, dynamic surround sound experience. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding create a soaring, room-filling soundstage, while 8K Ultra HD passthrough ensures stunning video clarity for the latest formats.

The inclusion of HEOS Built-In streaming gives you seamless access to Spotify, TIDAL, Amazon Music HD and more, all through Wi-Fi, Ethernet or Bluetooth. Audyssey MultEQ XT room correction automatically calibrates speaker response to your environment, ensuring pinpoint accuracy and tonal balance. Six HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs make the CINEMA 60 a versatile hub for gaming, Blu-ray, streaming devices and more.

Bowers & Wilkins 603 S3 Tower Speakers: Majestic Low End

As the flagship towers in the 600 Series, the 603 S3 speakers blend twin 165 mm Continuum cone bass drivers with a Flowport for deep, taut bass response. The new Titanium Dome tweeter sits under an acoustically transparent mesh inspired by Bowers & Wilkins’ Signature models, delivering crystalline highs with no trace of harshness. Whether it’s the swell of a symphony or the rumble of a blockbuster sound effect, the 603 S3 commands your room with authority and musicality.

HTM6 S3 Centre Speaker: The Heart of Dialogue

The HTM6 S3 centre channel is engineered for lifelike dialogue and precise imaging. Twin 100 mm Continuum bass/mid drivers combine with the Titanium Dome tweeter to ensure vocals and effects are rendered with startling clarity. Its compact form factor makes placement above or below your display effortless, while matching finish options deliver a seamless aesthetic alongside the 603 S3 towers.

607 S3 Bookshelf Speakers: Compact Precision

The 607 S3 bookshelf speakers defy their compact footprint with remarkable scale and definition. Incorporating the same Titanium Dome tweeter and Continuum cone midrange as their larger siblings, they deliver a natural, transparent soundstage with precise imaging. Ideal for rear surrounds or a dedicated two-channel setup in smaller rooms, the 607 S3 brings detailed performance in a versatile package.

ASW608 Subwoofer: Tight, Deep Bass

The ASW608 mighty mini subwoofer packs an 8-inch Kevlar® cone driver and a 200 W Class D amplifier into a compact MDF cabinet. Its front-firing design delivers tight, impactful bass down to the mid-30 Hz region. Adjustable low-pass filter, phase switch and bass roll-off alignment controls let you seamlessly integrate it with the main speakers, sealing the low end with authority and finesse.

Who Should Consider the Marantz & Bowers & Wilkins Bundle?

This bundle is tailor-made for audiophiles and home theatre enthusiasts seeking a premium, all-in-one solution for medium to large rooms. If you demand immersive Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround sound, high-resolution music streaming, and speaker performance built on decades of Bowers & Wilkins’ research, look no further. It’s perfect for those who appreciate refined audio detail, solid bass performance and an elegant industrial design.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Seamless Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support for true 3D audio immersion
• Marantz CINEMA 60’s HEOS Built-In offers versatile streaming options
• Bowers & Wilkins Titanium Dome tweeters deliver refined, fatigue-free highs
• Continuum cones ensure a transparent midrange with minimal distortion
• ASW608 subwoofer provides tight, deep bass in a compact form
• Audyssey MultEQ XT calibrates sound precisely to your room acoustics

Cons

• Premium investment relative to entry-level systems
• Best realised in medium to large-sized listening spaces

Your Path to Cinematic Excellence

Ready to transform your living room into a state-of-the-art cinema and music sanctuary? Discover more about the Marantz & Bowers & Wilkins Bundle on our website, call our team on 1300 308 711 or email us at sales@theaudiotailor.com.au for a tailored consultation.