The EISA judging panel concluded: “Ever since the first 600 Series loudspeakers were launched in 1995, Bowers & Wilkins most popular range has continued to be defined by its application of innovative technologies. The new 600 Series is no exception, with all its models benefitting from the latest generation of woven Kevlar® bass/mid cones that saw their debut some 20 years ago. In the slim new 683 floorstanders, these Kevlar units are supplemented by a pair of aluminium bass drivers while the entire range of 683, smaller 686 wall-mountable surrounds and impressive HTM61 centre speaker all feature Bowers & Wilkins latest Decoupled Double Dome aluminium tweeters. While the new 683 floorstanders would grace any high-quality stereo setup, in combination with the 686, HTM61 and ASW610XP subwoofer they make for a glorious multichannel speaker system.”