Bowers & Wilkins 603 S3 vs SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle

The Bowers & Wilkins 603 S3 is more sensitive (90 dB vs 88 dB), so it plays louder per watt, is an easier load for a receiver (8 Ω vs 6 Ω) and costs less ($2,700 vs $5,000). The SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle plays lower (24 Hz vs 46 Hz).

What each one works with

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	603 S3	Ultra Evolution Pinnacle
Receivers and amps that drive it	29 of 29	29 of 29

Specs side by side

Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.

	603 S3	Ultra Evolution Pinnacle
Impedance	8 Ω	6 Ω
Sensitivity	90 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)	88 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
Low end	46 Hz	24 Hz
Drivers	1 × 25 mm, 1 × 150 mm, 2 × 165 mm	1 × 25 mm, 2 × 133 mm, 4 × 203 mm
Size	10×40×16 in	12×50×18 in
Recommended amplifier power	30–200 W	20–300 W
Weight	27.5 kg (60.6 lb)	43.9 kg (96.8 lb)
MSRP	$2,700 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)	$5,000 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

Every spec and pairing: Bowers & Wilkins 603 S3, SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle.

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