Bowers & Wilkins - 700 Series 2-way Bookshelf Speaker w/6.5" midbass (pair) - Gloss Black
Model: 706 S2-GLOSS BLACK
SKU: 6027607
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Customers are delighted by the 700 Series 2-way Bookshelf Speakers' exceptional sound quality, frequently praising the clarity, separation, and impressive bass response for their size. Many reviewers were surprised by the rich, full sound achieved without the need for a subwoofer. The speakers' ability to reproduce vocals with warmth and precision was also highlighted.
My search for a pair of bookshelf speakers for music listening ends with these B&W 706 S2. I started with Sonus Faber Venere 2.0, then Monitor Audio Gold 100, KEF LS50, KEF R300, Quad Z2, Focal Aria 906, and ended up with these. Not sure why I took the long way but the fun is in the journey I suppose. There is something special about these speakers and I cannot pinpoint it. Maybe it's the sweet and extended highs? Or is it the defined and tight bass? Or perhaps the open and accurate sounding mids? At the end of the day, these speakers allow me to enjoy my music and not wonder what else I could have tried in this price range. I am powering these with my Yamaha A-S1100 integrated amplifier and they match up very well. I just love how airy the tweeters sound (which is a very important characteristic for me) and not a dull moment with them. Also, if you value transparency and clarity, these 706 S2 might be your best bet, No you don't get super extended bass or the warmest sound, but you do get clarity, accuracy, and excellent instrument separation. B&W sound might not be for everyone but these fit the bill and my expectation perfectly. As for the look and build, the quality is excellent and cannot ask for more at this price. Give it a knuckle knock test and you will see how solid the cabinets are. The gloss finish is very nice and evenly applied. I will be using these in my main music system and maybe, just maybe, one day I will go for their 800 series.
Posted by GiangTheAudioGuy
I listened to several bookshelf speakers, but opted for towers as they have superior sound. I was looking for rear speakers for the home theater. These we much more money than I wanted to spend on rears, as I thought rears wouldn’t add much to the listening experience. I was wrong to think that. They sound amazing in conjunction with my other 700 series speakers. In movies and music they don’t get lost but rather cleanly deliver the surround sounds the movie/music maker wanted you to hear. I no longer want to listen to music coming just from the front as I want to hear these great sounding bookshelf speakers.
Posted by Gary
Typical Bowers and wilkins product. Great sound, appearance and quality.
Posted by JayBrendan