Bowers & Wilkins - 700 Series 2-way Bookshelf Speaker w/6.5" midbass (pair) - Gloss Black
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Description

Premium design centers.
With an elevated selection of premium brands and experiential showrooms, our design centers offer an elite level of service and whole home capabilities.
Learn moreFeatures
1" Carbon Dome Tweeter
Pinpoint imaging accuracy and detail resulting from a Carbon Coating on our aluminum Double Dome Tweeter. The closest performance to our Diamond Dome Tweeters.
6.5" Continuum Midbass
Continnum is a woven material that blends control with flexibility. The result is breathtaking clarity and power. Hear voices, guitars and bass instruments in a whole new way.
Driver Decoupling
Decoupling places a shock-absorber between the cabinet and drivers to short circuit detail smearing distortion. The result is greater clarity and pinpoint imaging by reducing distortions that soften and blur what you hear.
Flowport
Reduces air turbulence for clearer bass by dimpling the flared port.
Magnetic Grill
Remains acoustically transparent while protecting the speaker's components.
Stands Available Seperately
B&W FS-700-S2 BLACK STANDS Compliment 706S2
What's Included
- Loudspeakers
- Speaker grill
- Spikes and Rubber feet
- Foam Port Plug
Key Specs
- Speaker TypeBookshelf
- RMS Power120 watts
- WirelessNo
General
- Product Name700 Series 2-way Bookshelf Speaker w/6.5" midbass (pair)
- BrandBowers & Wilkins
- Model Number706 S2-GLOSS BLACK
- Series700 Series 2
- ColorGloss Black
- Color CategoryBlack
Audio
- Speaker TypeBookshelf
- Enclosure TypePorted
- RMS Power120 watts
- Peak Power Handling120 watts
- Impedance8 ohms
- Minimum Frequency Response45 hertz
- Maximum Frequency Response33 kilohertz
- Sensitivity88 decibels
- High Resolution AudioYes
- Number Of Speakers2
- Number Of Tweeters Included1
- Tweeter Size1 inches
- Number Of Midranges Included1
- Midrange Size6.5 inches
- Number of Drivers Included2
- Number Of Woofers Included0
Connectivity
- WirelessNo
- Wireless Multi-Room AudioNo
Feature
- App-ControlledNo
- Indoor Or Outdoor UseIndoor
Dimension
- Product Height13.4 inches
- Product Width7.9 inches
- Product Depth11.9 inches
- Product Weight17.6 pounds
Material
- Tweeter MaterialCarbon
Included
- Cable(s) IncludedNone
- Speaker Wire IncludedNo
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts5
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor5
Other
- UPC714346329410
Customer reviews
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 32 reviews
(32 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Expert reviews
See all expert reviews(4)Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 4 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bookshelf speakers used as rear in home theater
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.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.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Accurate, Bass, Design
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Is it really that good?
||Posted .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.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Mids, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
706 s2 Great mid to low
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This speaker has a great mid to low sound. Middle of the line up for BW but drastically out preforms tue 606 speakers. Worth the $$
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Design, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Typical Bowers and wilkins product. Great sound, appearance and quality.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Design, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Been a big fan of Bowers and Wilkins for years these replaced my old CM series and wow the difference is amazing. Great looking sound amazing!!
This review is from Bowers & Wilkins - 700 Series 2-way Bookshelf Speaker w/6.5" midbass (pair) - Rosenut
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Attractive and Clear sounding Loudspeakers
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.The B&W 706s2 loudspeakers are attractive and Clear sounding. I have them paired with a subwoofer to complete both my stereo music and the front stage of my surround sound system.
This review is from Bowers & Wilkins - 700 Series 2-way Bookshelf Speaker w/6.5" midbass (pair) - Rosenut
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Unbelievable Upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.The B&W 700 series bookshelf speakers have blown me away. They replaced another set of high quality bookshelf speakers that were just a little small for the size of my room. While I was expecting improvement over my old speakers I was not expecting the level of sound clarity and power I have received from these speakers. I primarily use my 5.1 surround sound for watching movies, shows and gaming and these things rock when playing a 4k blue ray. I cannot recommend these enough if you are looking to upgrade.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Bass, Mids, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Your patience will be rewarded!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.I bought these speakers along with a set of SVS Ultra bookshelf speakers to compare them in my main listening room on my own equipment. I have them running bi-amped from a Marantz SR 7015 receiver. When I first listened to the B&Ws out of the box (I got them on a good open box deal), they sounded very clear and well-balanced, with excellent imaging, but didn’t necessarily “wow” me. But, with a speaker of this caliber, you need to burn it in for a while before you reach peak sound. Knowing that, I kept these over the Ultras, which sounded a good bit brighter to me (even harsh in some instances). Let me say without doubt I made the right choice. With more burn in time, the B&Ws have opened up beautifully, and definitely brought the WOW. The detail in these is amazing, as are soundstage and imaging. Instruments sound like they are being played in space as opposed to just a recording of them being played. Bass is very strong for the size of the speakers and mids and highs are crystal clear without being harsh. I read other reviews on these that said to be patient with them and you will be richly rewarded. This is totally true. I suspect the original purchaser listened to them for a short time and wasn’t impressed and returned them. Well, their loss has been my gain. This is my first set of B&Ws, and I now understand the aura surrounding this brand in audiophile circles. If you are thinking about these, have no fear, be patient with them, then sit back and reap the rewards.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 4 reviews
(4 Reviews)- AudioholicsGene DellaSala on September 5, 2017
Bowers & Wilkins 700 Series 2 Debut and Demo ReportBowers & Wilkins aims to raise the performance/value ratio by borrowing technologies from their 800 D3 series to giving birth to their new 700 Series 2. Read on for design details and our impressions.
Full Review - Home Theater ReviewBob Barrett on October 13, 2021
Bowers And Wilkins 702 Signature Floorstanding Speakers ReviewedBritish manufacturer Bowers & Wilkins (aka B&W) is one of the world's largest and most respected loudspeaker brands. In 2018, I had the opportunity to review the B&W 702 S2 loudspeakers. Over my extended listening experience with the 702 S2
Full Review - Secrets of Home Theater and High FidelityYongki Go, Ph.D. on March 19, 2018
Bowers & Wilkins 700 Series 2 Speaker System Review - HomeTheaterHifi.comWith the recent release of the 700 Series 2 speaker system, Bowers & Wilkins aims to bring studio sound to home. These speakers are not cheap, but everything about them screams quality; from their elegant classic-looking design to the
Full Review - POPULAR SCIENCERating, 4.3 out of 54.3Markkus Rovito on November 19, 2021
The best speakers for music lovers of every genreFor more than 50 years, British speaker designer Bowers & Wilkins has practiced innovation in the service of exceptional music listening, creating hi-fi products for audiophiles with elevated taste and budgets.
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Q: QuestionDoes the price include the stand?
Asked by Viet.
- A:Answer No. Stands are sold separately.
Answered by robc