Specifications
- Speaker TypeBookshelfRMS Power120 watts
- Key Specs
- Speaker Type: Bookshelf
- RMS Power: 120 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
- General
- Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
- Model Number: 706S3GlossBlack
- Product Name: 700 Series 3 Bookshelf Speaker with 1" Tweeter and 6.5" Midbass (Pair)
- Color: Gloss Black
- Audio
- Speaker Type: Bookshelf
- Enclosure Type: Ported
- RMS Power: 120 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
- Impedance: 8 ohms (Describes the resistance of an electric signal throughout the system. Devices with low impedance require less power to deliver optimal signals but are more at risk for damage from overloading. Higher impedance requires more power but is more protected from overload damage.)
- Minimum Frequency Response: 45 hertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The minimum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Maximum Frequency Response: 33 kilohertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The maximum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Sensitivity: 88 decibels
- Tweeter Type: Dome
- Midrange Type: Cone
- Number of Speakers: 4
- Number of Tweeters: 1
- Tweeter Size: 1 inches
- Number of Midranges: 1
- Midrange Size: 6.5 inches
- Number of Drivers: 2
- Connectivity
- Wireless Multi-Room Audio: false (Technology that allows multiple speakers and/or soundbars to be connected wirelessly and play audio in separate rooms.)
- Features
- Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Indoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 13.58 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 13.15 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 7.56 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 18.56 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Speaker Wire Included: false
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- Other
- UPC: 714346338245
The 706 S3 is an outstanding bookshelf speaker for use in larger spaces. Thanks to its decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter and carefully upgraded crossover, it provides exceptional detail and insight into your music, while its substantial 6.5in Continuum Cone bass/midrange drive unit provides ample scale and extension. Like its 705 S3 sibling, it performs at its best on the optional FS-700 S3 stand.
- Carbon Dome Tweeter: Carbon Dome tweeters deliver a dramatic improvementon the aluminium double dome tweeter, raising the breakup threshold to 47kHz, for pinpoint imaging accuracy and detail. The closest performance to our Diamond Dome Tweeters.
- Continuum Cone: Continuum is a woven composite that blends control with flexibility. The result is breathtaking clarity. Hear voices, guitars and bass instruments with precision and transparency.
- Curved Baffle: This allows the midrange and bass drivers to be located in individual housings that sit proud of the speaker baffle. When combined with the curvature of the structure, this approach reduces the audible impact of the cabinet, creating a cleaner, more open and more immersive sound.
- Finishes: This model is available in Gloss Black, Mocha and Satin White.
- Optional Speaker Stand: The FS-700 S3 is the perfect match.
- Magnetic Grills: Each model includes magnetic speaker grills.
- Step up from 706S3: Looking for a performance step up? The 705 S3 features our Solid Body Tweeter housing on top of the cabinet for a more holographic sound.
Whats Included
- Loudspeaker
- Grille
- Literature Pack
- Foam Plug
- Self-adhesive Rubber Feet
Q: What is the minimum frequency response of the speaker?
A: The minimum frequency response of the speaker is 45 hertz.
Q: How many speakers are included in this pair?
A: This speaker set includes four speakers.
Q: What is the size of the midrange driver?
A: The midrange driver size is 6.5 inches.
Q: What is the weight and dimensions of the speaker?
A: The 700 Series 3 Bookshelf Speaker is 13.58 inches high, 13.15 inches wide, and 7.56 inches deep. It weighs 18.56 pounds.
A: Hello. The CDA-4D is a custom installation distribution power amplifier, and may not be the best option for your system. It requires you add a pre-amplifier to connect your sources to. A better option would be to go with a Marantz Model 40n or a Marantz M1, as they both fit neatly between your computer and the 706S3s, offer a good set of analog and digital inputs to work with and are easier to operate and set-up given your requirements. Either way, 12, 14 or 16 gauge copper speaker wire of the length you need will be required. We recommend Audioquest for this purpose. For more information, I recommend speaking with a Best Buy Home Audio expert.
Q: Hi Want to confirm price is for 2 speakers - Thanks
A: Best Buy indicates that the price is for a pair of speakers in the description "700 Series 3 Bookshelf Speaker with 1" Tweeter and 6.5" Midbass (Pair) - White."
Q: Are you able to hang them on the wall for rear speakers?
A: Hello, These are able to be used as rear speakers, but we do not design any wall mounts for these speakers and these speakers are meant to sit on a stable surface like the dedicated speaker stands.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Hoey
Very nice upgrade. Have not had them long enough to say anything more. As bookshelf speakers, they are big in size and performance. Needed to build a custom mount.
Posted by Hoey
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
High Five
Great sound and looks. And great service from Best Buy!
This review is from Bowers & Wilkins - 700 Series 3 Bookshelf Speaker with 1" Tweeter and 6.5" Midbass (Pair) - White
Posted by PaulK
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Clarity and Resolution
The 706 S3 was tested against MartinLogan Classic 9 ESL electrostats in the same placement--the corner of a medium-large living-room, flanking a large armoir (as entertainment center)--and, for this space, the 706 S3 offered modestly higher resolution than did the Classic 9. Dialogue and instruments have slightly more clarity, and subtle atmospheric and musical effects emerge with slightly firmer and more bodied presence, generating a livelier stage. The 706 S3 is paired with a good subwoofer, and the McIntosh C 53 preamp's equalizer is used to remove low-bass frequencies from the standmounts (letting the sub do the work in that region), so music and movies can be played very loudly without suffering compression or distortion. (Frequencies below 100Hz, which B&W documents as subject to distortion above 1%, are suppressed at a 12dB slope by the 25Hz knob on the preamp.) The McIntosh MC 462 amplifier delivers sufficient first-class power to drive almost any speaker, so competing speakers can be evaluated fairly, and the 706 S3 has exceeded our expectations, producing sound as articulate as its mocha wood veneer cabinet is elegant. The standmounts, when pair with a good sub, have more color and verve than does a $7500 pair of electrostats. Some patience with the McIntosh equalizer (to compensate for inevitable room dynamics) and some careful metering have yielded a nearly flat response. These speakers join the MartinLogan XT B100 standmounts as some of the best loudspeakers we've tested in real-world environments.
This review is from Bowers & Wilkins - 700 Series 3 Bookshelf Speaker with 1" Tweeter and 6.5" Midbass (Pair) - Mocha
Posted by Loren