Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)
705 S3's Carbon Dome tweeter is housed in a Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top enclosure evolved from the latest generation of 800 Series Diamond. That joins a new and subtly curved baffle endowed with an all-new 'pod' housing for its Continuum Cone bass/midrange driver. * Stand(s) not included.
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A house for high frequencies
The 700 Series features the latest generation of our iconic Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top housing. Its new, more elongated form incorporates a longer tube-loading system to produce an even more free and open sound with high frequencies. The carefully decoupled housing is milled from a single solid block of aluminum to better resist resonance.
Sharper detail
Carbon Dome tweeters are purpose-built for the 700 Series. Delivering a dramatic improvement on the aluminum double dome tweeter, they raise the breakup threshold to 47kHz, for pinpoint imaging accuracy and detail.
Truly amazing sound
Thanks to its composite construction, the Continuum™ cone avoids the abrupt transitions in behavior that can impair the performance of a conventional drive unit. The result is a more open, neutral performance that delivers voices and instruments with precision and transparency.
The Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 is a premium stand-mount speaker from the 700 Series, distinguished by a solid-body Tweeter-on-Top design borrowed directly from the flagship 800 Series Diamond — physically decoupling the tweeter housing from the main cabinet to reduce resonance and sharpen high-frequency detail. That decoupled carbon dome tweeter pairs with a 6.5-inch Continuum composite cone bass/midrange driver in a 2-way vented-box enclosure with Flowport venting, delivering a frequency response of 50Hz–28kHz and 88dB sensitivity. It's rated for amplifiers from 30 to 120 watts into 8 ohms, comfortably matching a wide range of stereo amps or AV receivers. At just over 21 pounds and finished in gloss black, satin white, or mocha, it's built as a serious stereo or home theater speaker for listeners who want 800 Series design cues and materials without stepping up to that flagship price point. Sold as a pair, it sits above Bowers & Wilkins' 600 Series in both construction and finish quality.
Size & weight
| Net weight | 9.58kg (21.1 lb) |
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| Dimensions | Height 345mm (13.6 in) cabinet only 413mm (16.3 in) including tweeter Width 192mm (7.6 in) cabinet only Depth 297mm (11.7 in) cabinet only 337mm (13.3 in) including grille and terminals |
Technical details
| Drive units | 1x ø25mm (1 in) Decoupled Carbon Dome high-frequency 1x ø165mm (6.5 in) Continuum cone bass / midrange |
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| Frequency range | 45Hz and 33kHz |
| Frequency response | 50Hz - 28kHz ±3dB |
| Harmonic distortion | 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis) <1% 100Hz - 22kHz <0.5% 150Hz - 20kHz |
| Nominal impedance | 8Ω (minimum 3.7Ω) |
| Recommended amplifier power | 30W - 120W into 8Ω on unclipped programme |
| Sensitivity | 88dB spl (2.83Vrms, 1m) |
| Technical features | Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top Continuum™ cone bass / midrange Flowport™ |
| Description | 2-way vented-box system |
| Max recommended cable impedance | 0.1Ω |
Finishes
| Cabinet finishes | Gloss Black Satin White Mocha |
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| Grille finishes | Black Grey (Satin White only) |
Q What is the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 and what is it used for?
It's a premium two-way stand-mount speaker from the 700 Series, featuring a Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top enclosure evolved from the flagship 800 Series Diamond, designed for detailed, high-frequency-accurate sound.
Q What drivers does it use?
A 25mm (1") Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter and a 165mm (6.5") Continuum cone bass/midrange driver, in a 2-way vented-box system.
Q What is its frequency response and sensitivity?
A frequency range of 45Hz–33kHz, with a flatter response of 50Hz–28kHz (±3dB), and a sensitivity of 88dB SPL.
Q What amplifier power does it need?
It's rated for 30W–120W into 8Ω, with a nominal impedance of 8Ω (minimum 3.7Ω).
Q What finishes are available, and what are its dimensions?
It's available in Gloss Black, Satin White, or Mocha, measuring 345mm tall (413mm with tweeter) x 192mm wide x 297mm deep (337mm with grille), and weighs 9.58kg (21.1 lbs) net. It's sold as a pair.
