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: 705S3GlossBlack
- Product Name: 700 Series 3 Bookshelf Speaker with 1" Tweeter on Top 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: 16.26 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: 13.27 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: 21.11 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: 714346338238
705 S3 is our ultimate 700 Series bookshelf speaker, a no-holds-barred celebration of excellence able to highlight all the subtle nuances in your music that other speakers miss. Its Carbon Dome tweeter is housed in a redesigned Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top enclosure used in 800 Series Diamond products. That joins a subtly curved baffle endowed with a ‘pod’ housing for its Continuum Cone bass/midrange driver, ensuring that you hear less of the speaker’s cabinet, and more of the music you love.
- 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.
- Solid Body Tweeter: Our redesigned Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top housing. A more elongated form incorporates a longer tubeloading system to produce an even more free and open sound. The decoupled housing is milled from a single solid block of aluminium to better resist resonance.
- 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 705S3: Looking for a performance step up? The 705 S3 is the top of the line bookshelf speaker in the 700 Series. You will either need to step into the 805D4 if you are looking for a better bookshelf speaker, or the 703S3 if you want to stay in the same product series.
Whats Included
- Loudspeaker
- Grille
- Literature Pack
- Foam Plug
- Self-adhesive Rubber Feet
A: We provide two frequency measurements. Frequency response and frequency range. Frequency response is a classic anechoic measurement that has a +3/-3db variation and a frequency extreme of 50Hz at the low end and 28kHz at the top end. However, that's an anechoic measurement which does not reflect how speakers perform in real acoustic spaces. This is why we have a frequency range spec. Frequency range reflects what you are most likely going to experience in an actual acoustic space. The low frequency response in that spec is 45Hz, and be able to hear that reflected in instruments like a double bass.
Q: Can you use 705 S2 stands with 705 S3? Stand model FS-700-S2
A: Yes, size and weight between these two very similar.
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| Pros for Bowers & Wilkins - 700 Series 3 Bookshelf Speaker with 1" Tweeter on Top and 6.5" Midbass (Pair) - Gloss Black | |||
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| Sound, Price, Borrowed tech, Smoother mids, Stunning design | Sound quality, Brand, Enjoyable, Placement flexibility | Sound quality, Design, Color, High resolution, Size | Sound, Price, Design, Ideal, Immersive |
| Cons for Bowers & Wilkins - 700 Series 3 Bookshelf Speaker with 1" Tweeter on Top and 6.5" Midbass (Pair) - Gloss Black | |||
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Customers are pleased with the sound quality of the 700 Series 3 Bookshelf Speaker, describing it as clear, bright, rich, and full. They also appreciate the improved bass extension, smoother mids, and airier high frequencies compared to previous versions of the speaker.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A worthy successor
Coming from previous versions of this speaker the upgrades are substantial. Everything from improved bass extension, smoother mids and even airier high frequencies. Make to sure to have a good amp paired with them to take full advantage. Most amps and receivers will run them just fine but they become more rewarding with the right pairing. The design is stunning so they look as good as they sound. So much tech borrowed from the higher end 805d4s at a fraction of the cost. I’ve used with them movies, games, vinyl and streaming so far and am truly impressed.
Posted by ImProBatman
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mind blown!
I’ve wanted a pair if these for a while now. I’ll start by saying they’re brilliantly made and so it the sound. Very bright,rich and fullish. Recommend a powered sub or by the towers and add more power to push them. True audio files will not agree with this. But I am using the Sonos amp and Sub and my lawd pure listening pleasure
This review is from Bowers & Wilkins - 700 Series 3 Bookshelf Speaker with 1" Tweeter on Top and 6.5" Midbass (Pair) - White
Posted by Dmlive
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great speakers for music
Amazing. Traditional B&W sound but with more details. But it could be picky and demanding for amplifiers. Find a good amp to pair with it. The review is based on stereo setting.
This review is from Bowers & Wilkins - 700 Series 3 Bookshelf Speaker with 1" Tweeter on Top and 6.5" Midbass (Pair) - White
Posted by SHSJ