Marantz Melody X M-CR612, Silver With 603 S2 Speakers Package, Black
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“They are blessed with a wow factor that other speakers at this price can only dream of, especially with voices. And the listening experience just gets better, thanks to their wide soundstage, impressive sense of scale and insightful delivery.“
HiFi Choice – Recommended
“Given the attentions of a muscular amp, there’s enough headroom to whip up a torrent of decibels and yet, in the teeth of the sonic storm seem as if it’s not trying. And all underpinned by that appealingly ‘architectural’ bass performance, which lends the speaker’s presentation so much presence and life.”
Avforums – Recommended
“The 603 S2 Anniversary is capable and satisfying, it’s well made and room friendly too. Bowers & Wilkins has leveraged their vast engineering know how to make a speaker with precious few flaws.”
Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 Floorstanding Speaker (Pair), Black
The Bowers & Wilkins Sound
Bowers & Wilkins have been a household name in HiFi for over 50 years. Over that time they have constantly tweaked and refined the capabilities of their loudspeakers, making true sound quality more accessible and, after six previous generations of the 600 Series, are celebrating 25 years of the range with the Anniversary Edition. The 603 S2, as with the rest of the series, is inspired by technologies used for their reference flagship speakers, the 800 Series Diamond range—the speakers partnered with Abbey Road Recording Studios for their high-end fidelity.
Floorstanding Performance
It’s not just upgraded transducers that make a quality speaker. The capability of its internal circuitry is a key hurdle in producing lively musicality. As such, the engineers at Bowers & Wilkins have taken cues from the design of their 700 Signature range and implemented upgraded bypass capacitors and carefully selected components into the 603 S2 to ensure an improved level of detail. B&W’s goal is to maintain the truest level of transparency possible, ensuring that their speakers can be relied upon time after time.
Celebrating 25 Years
The 603 S2 Anniversary Edition, as the only floorstanding speaker in the 600 range, has been designed to make an impact. As the leader of your surround sound speaker setup or the showpiece of your large stereo HiFi system, these speakers stand around a metre tall. The three-way design consists of a 25mm aluminium tweeter, a 150mm Continuum cone FST midrange and two dedicated 165mm paper bass drivers. These are supported by a rear-facing bass reflex, the Flowport™, which uses a dimpled design to reduce drag on air leaving the cabinet.
Accurate and Engaging
The Decoupled Double Dome is an innovation that raises the effective breakup point of the tweeter to 38kHz. The performance of the 600 Series tweeter has been analysed by Bower & Wilkins to identify key points of stress during use. Fine layers of lightweight materials such as aluminium have then been implemented to improve strength whilst also keeping mass to a minimum. The tweeter itself is also decoupled from the cabinet to diminish the effects of reverberation from the larger drivers.
Precise Performance
The six-inch midrange is differentiated from the two bass drivers by its eye-catching colour. This is no mere aesthetic choice, but the difference in its pioneering material. Replacing the classic yellow Kevlar, Continuum—which originally made its debut in the 800 Series—has been used for its precision musicality, an essential for floorstanding speakers. FST™ (Fixed Suspension Transducers) benefit from superior separation from cabinet vibrations, meaning you can push further with the same musical purity.
Bass You Can Feel
Making full use of the upgraded crossover section, the three-way design is augmentation by two 6.5” bass drivers. The paper cones are integral to the rigidity needed to withstand the immense kinetic energy exerted during play, whilst still maintaining responsiveness. As a result, the Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 instils a superb sense of weight no matter what you’re listening to, with a frequency range reaching as low as 28Hz. Deliver highly controlled bass with the combination of excellent extension and extreme accuracy
Key Features
- Featuring a 25mm Decoupled Double Dome aluminium tweeter which raised the effective breakup point to 38kHz, out of the human hearing range
- Experience the Continuum™ midrange driver, originally developed for the 800 Series Diamond range
- The FST™ design separates the midrange from vibrations generated by the bass drivers
- Two paper cone 6.5” bass drivers have been used for expressive and controlled low frequencies
- The 603 S2’s bass reflex is optimised by Flowport™ technology, using a dimpled pattern to reduce turbulence on air moving from the cabinet
- Upgraded crossover circuitry, originally upgraded for the 700 Series, improves speaker efficiency and sound fidelity
- Available in three stylish finishes: Black, Oak, and White, each with a grille embossed with the Bowers & Wilkins name.
What’s in the box? (Per box)
- The Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 Floorstanding Speaker
- 1 x Foam port bung
- 4 x Rubber feet
- 4 x M6 spike feet
- 4 x Lock nuts (10mm across flats)
- 1 x Plinth
- 1 x Allen key
- 4 x M6 x 35mm screws
- 4 x Plain washers
- 4 x Shakeproof washers
- Owner’s manual
Marantz Melody X M-CR612 All-In-One HiFi System, Silver-Gold
All-in-one
The Marantz M-CR612 does it all. Enjoy your favourite CDs and FM/DAB+ radio or stream music across your home with HEOS compatibility. Simply download the free HEOS app on your phone or tablet and control your compatible HEOS devices all in one place. With access to TuneIn Internet radio on top of Spotify, SoundCloud, Napster, Deezer, and TIDAL you’re spoilt for choice. The M-CR612 is also compatible with AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth for further wireless connectivity between your devices.
Marantz Elegance
Coming from Marantz, it is no surprise that the M-CR612 looks the way it does. Nothing says luxe quality quite like that glossy finish and clear digital display. The M-CR612 is also half-size making it much easier to situate in your home than larger amplifiers. Vertical lighting across the front panel accents the control buttons and enhances the product’s shiny appearance. Choose from a black or silver-gold finish to compliment your unique interior. Either way, Marantz specially selected all materials to promote the best sound delivery.
Musicality
With four channels offering distortion-free digital audio amplification, you could drive two pairs of speakers and use a dedicated volume control for each pair. Alternatively, set your M-CR612 to channel all its power through one pair of speakers for double the drive. Bi-amp a set of compatible speakers for extra clarity between your high- and low-end frequencies.
Works with TV
By using one of the two digital audio inputs on the M-CR612, connect your TV or cable/satellite box and Blu-ray/DVD player. This will improve the sound quality of your source with greater dynamic range and detail. Once connected to your TV, the M-CR612 will automatically sense audio signal and wake from its hibernation. From here, programme the M-CR612 to work with your existing TV remote for volume adjustment and source selection.
Speech Command
Talk to your favourite AI assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple Siri and let them adjust your M-CR612 settings wirelessly. Once paired, ask your selected assistant to skip, reverse, or pause the track as well as change the volume or inputs. Functionality may vary depending on your choice of voice assistant.
Marantz Heritage
Since 1953 Marantz has developed a strong reputation as a designer of high-end audiophile equipment. They are seen as a dependable brand by music lovers across the globe. The quality and dependability of Marantz are embedded in the M-CR612 to continue the tradition of great listening experiences.
Key Features
- 60W with 2 channels driven (6 ohms) for high volume and performance
- Plays CD, WMA/MP3 (CD-R/RW) and features an FM and DAB+ tuner – No matter how you listen, enjoy your music with elevated Marantz audio quality
- Stream music from all your favourite source – Play songs from Internet Radio, Spotify, Amazon Prime Music, TIDAL, and from your smartphone via AirPlay 2 or Bluetooth
- Supports Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri voice agents for voice control
- Supports MP3 and gapless WAV/FLAC/ALAC 192kHz/24bit, DSD 2.8/5.6MHz playback – High-performance, high-resolution audio playback for every source
- Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band support for network stability even in Wi-Fi-crowded homes
- Two digital optical inputs with auto-sensing for your TV or digital device – The Melody X detects the signal input from your TV and outputs elevated audio
- Program the Melody X to work with your existing TV remote – easily adjust the volume and source selection
- Amazon Music HD – Now available through the HEOS app
What’s in the Box?
- Marantz Melody X M-CR612 All-In-One HiFi System, Silver
- Remote control
- DAB antenna
Package includes
Marantz Melody X M-CR612 All-In-One HiFi System, Silver-Gold Specifications
Dimensions
| Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) | 280 x 303 x 111 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg |
| Packaged dimensions (W x D x H) | 387 x 367 x 229 mm |
| Packaged weight (inc. product) | 4.9 kg |
Features
| High quality power output | 2x 60 W / 4x 30 W |
|---|---|
| CD compatibility | CD / CD-R/RW / WMA / MP3 |
| Tuner: DAB / DAB+ / DMB-A / FM (RDS) / AM | Yes / Yes / Yes / No |
| Network audio streaming | Yes |
| Spotify Connect / Tidal / Deezer / others | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Amazon Prime Music / Pandora | Yes / Yes |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes |
| Internet radio | Yes |
| HEOS multiroom & streaming | Yes |
| Voice control – works with Amazon Alexa | Yes |
| Voice control – Google Assist / Apple Siri | Yes / Yes |
| Voice control – microphone built-in | No |
| Auto power on by optical input signal | Yes |
| TV remote learning | Yes |
| Bluetooth / aptX / NFCo | Yes / No / No |
| USB audio: front / rear | No / Yes |
| USB-A: DSD / WAV / FLAC / AIFF / ALAC | 5.6 / 192 / 192 / No / 192 |
| Wi-Fi built-in / ethernet | Yes / Yes |
| Wi-Fi sharing / WPS | Yes / Yes |
| Lossy formats | MP3 / WMA / AAC |
| Lossless formats | FLAC HD 192 / ALAC 192 / WAV 192 / DSD 2.8 |
| Gapless playback | Yes (FLAC, WAV, DSD) |
| Tone control | Bass / treble / balance [-] Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Low noise OELD display | 3 Line |
| Illuminated front | On / off selectable |
| Clock | Yes |
| Sleep timer | Yes |
| Programmable timer: Once / daily | Yes / Yes |
Inputs/Outputs
| Analogue in / out | 1 / 1 |
|---|---|
| Digital optical in / out | 2 / 0 |
| Subwoofer pre-out | Yes |
| Main pre-out | AUX assignable |
| Speaker terminal | Screw |
| Headphone out | Yes |
| Speaker A / B | Yes (individual volume) |
| Bi-amping | Yes |
| Parallel BTL | Yes |
| Powered multi-room for extra room | Yes |
Power
| Power output (6 ohm, 1kHz) | 60 W |
|---|---|
| Number of channels | 2 |
| Frequency response (analogue in) | 10 Hz – 40 kHz |
| Signal-to-noise ratio (audio) | 90 dB |
| Total harmonic distortion (audio) | 0.1 |
| Receiving range (Band III) | Yes |
| Signal-to-noise ratio DAB (Mono/Stereo) | 95 dB |
| Total harmonic distortion DAB | 0.02 |
| Frequency response DAB | 20Hz – 20 kHz |
| Stereo separation DAB | 75 dB |
| Frequency range FM | 87.5-108 MHz |
| Signal-to-noise ratio (Mono/Stereo) FM | 74 / 70 dB |
| Total harmonic distortion (Mono/Stereo) FM | 0.4 / 0.4 |
| Power consumption | 55 W |
| Standby consumption | 0.3 W |
Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 Floorstanding Speaker (Pair), Black Specifications
Dimensions and Weight
| Cabinet Dimensions (W x D x H) | 190 x 340 x 985 mm |
|---|---|
| Dimensions with plinth (W x D x H) | 320 x 370 x 1055 mm |
| Net weight (per speaker) | 24.1 kg |
Technical details
| Technical features | Decoupled Double Dome aluminium tweeter
Continuum™ cone
FST™ midrange
Paper bass cones
Flowport™ |
|---|---|
| Description | 3-way vented-box system |
| Drive units | 1x Ø25mm (1 in) Aluminium dome high-frequency
1x Ø150mm (6 in) Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange
2x Ø165mm (6.5 in) Paper bass |
| Frequency range | -6dB at 28Hz and 33kHz |
| Frequency response | 48Hz – 28kHz ±3dB |
| Sensitivity | 88.5dB spl (2.83V, 1m) |
| Harmonic distortion | 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
<1% 90Hz – 22kHz
<0.5% 120Hz – 20kH |
| Nominal impedance | 8Ω (minimum 3.0Ω) |
| Recommended amplifier power | 30W – 200W into 8Ω on unclipped programme |
General
| Product code | FP42587 |
|---|---|
| Available finishes | Black (with black grille)
White (with grey grille)
Oak (with grey grille) |
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