B&W DS 6 Surround Speakers
B&W DS 6 Surround Speakers
USER REVIEWS
[Oct 09, 2002]
Jizz Mopper
AudioPhile
Strength:
Fantastic ambience, panning of effects, low sensitivity is perfectly matched to compliment use with the other B&W 6 series speakers.
Weakness:
Some may not like the lack of frequency extension, depends on what you think a surround speaker is really for. This is a great product which really does create a diffuse soundfield. Ambience, panning and coherence with the front speakers is top notch, well beyond the price range. I find that most of the time I'm not really too aware of them - but turn them off in the middle of a film and it is amazing how much the soundstage shrinks into the front channels. Set up properly, and this is easily done, they are unobtrusive yet invaluable, just like a well set up subwoofer. I must say that I much prefer dipole surround to any other type of speaker used as rears. They are the only type which really manage to 'surround' you without bringing attention to themselves - they really blend into the background. They only downside - for some people - is that they cut off at 80ish Hz. However, with a good subwoofer, this isn't a problem. Overall, highly recommended. |
[Dec 25, 1999]
Patryk Goller
Audiophile
Strength:
Midrange,wide sound dispersion
Weakness:
Price,frequency response I've had a pair of those in my Dolby Pro-Logic system: |
[Oct 09, 2000]
gregory caldwell
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
everything
Weakness:
none that i can hear these speakers are amazing they dont bring attention to themselves.....who cares about freq.response if u have a good sub....THX approved ,good drivers....quality build....and construction.ability to throw sound in front of your listening position and way behind you .....if u want a good demo dvd get das boot ,the submarine movie it has amazing sound,or top gun it's really reference material......i had the paradigm adp-170 they sounded good but drew too much attention to them selves. i love these speakers and they have excellent freq.response...you cant go wrong with these,bipolar sound horrible,they might have more bass but trust me they are not as spacious as dipolar surrounds....and also they look elegant with the thx sign on the front...they are a little heavy but who really cares happy hometheater.....................:) Similar Products Used: paradigm-adp-170 |
[Apr 21, 2000]
Keith
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Nice sound field, hideability, value
Weakness:
Binding posts Produce a nice sound field, and perfect for my apartment setup. White finish can be painted and hide well on my walls. Paired with the right components, which I think I have, the DS6 is impressive, but understated (as a dipole surround should be). Spend the time to locate and set them up appropriately for your equipment, then use quality cable, and they should not disappoint in your HT. |
[Jan 09, 2002]
Hwulex
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Everything
Weakness:
Binding Posts - nothing sonically Excellent speakers, bought as a system together with B&W 603S2 fronts, CC6 centre, and Sony STR-DB940 Amp Similar Products Used: None dipolar |
[Dec 02, 2001]
Tony Whitfield
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Excellent diffuse sound. Good looks and build quality.
Weakness:
Binding posts. These speakers integrate beautifully with my 603S2 fronts and LCR6S2 centre. The whole soundfield sounds awesome. careful placement though is essential to get the best form the DS6. Similar Products Used: Kef TDM65DS |
[Jan 09, 2002]
David
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Looks,sound(although a little more bandwidth would have been appreciated) THX approved
Weakness:
On demonstration a speaker was moved but still plugged in and one of the terminals broke! at home I tightened up a terminal (on my own speakers) by hand and it just kept turning, on internal inspection the terminal had become detatched ! the moral-be careful with those speaker terminals At first I wasnt to sure about these speakers I had never used dipole speakers before and did not what to expect, I had played a James Bond DVD "Tommorrow never dies"(a favorite dem disc) and because I had not set the rears to small on my Yamaha DSP A2 I heard, as my wife discribed:-"funny farty noises"! I promptly re adjusted my amp and tried again, this time the sound was much better, very good in fact Similar Products Used: Mission 701s |
[Jan 08, 2002]
Paul
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Soundstage
Weakness:
Frequency response A really nice dipole surround. Positioned correctly, they are almost impossible to localize. Despite the limited frequency response, they have done well with music, even with my new DVD-A setup, much to my surprise. Great for cinema, I would highly recommend them. For music, it might be better to get an receiver like a Denon which lets you switch between A and B surround speakers (depending on if you're listening to music or cinema) and get a more full-range speaker for music. Highly recommended. |
[Jan 02, 2002]
Derek Van der Klift
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
The appearance is aesthetically very pleasing
Weakness:
None Outstanding surround sound experience. Easy to install and great to look out. Real easy to fit into your home theatre. |
[Nov 16, 2001]
Rikard
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Does what it's suppose to. Diffuses the sound nicely. Sounds good. I believe it can work in larger systems aswell.
Weakness:
None really. To comment others: The frequency response is that bad people! "Read" the specifications of them before purchasing these speakers. They were designed this way. Similar Products Used: Previously used directional surround speakers... |