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Bowers & Wilkins · 700 Series S3
$2,500 per pair
On demonstration in our Portland showroom
Bowers & Wilkins · 700 Series S3
The larger conventional standmount of the 700 Series: a decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter and a 6.5-inch Continuum Cone in a single cabinet.
Price is for a pair. Stands are sold separately.
Authorized Bowers & Wilkins dealer · Delivery and installation by Pearl Audio · Trade-ins welcome
The story
The 706 S3 uses the same 6.5-inch Continuum Cone bass/midrange and rear Flowport as the 705 S3, but mounts its Carbon Dome tweeter in the cabinet, decoupled from it, rather than in a housing on top. That makes it a little shorter, a little lighter and a useful step less expensive, with the same 45 Hz low-frequency limit and 88 dB sensitivity.
For a listener who wants the 700 Series sound in a simpler form, this is the model to hear. The Continuum Cone gives voices and instruments the open, neutral character the series is known for, and the 3.7 Ω minimum impedance is an easy load for a good integrated amplifier in B&W's 30 to 120 W range.
It suits small-to-medium rooms on rigid stands, and B&W's FS-700 S3 is made for it. Arrange an audition in our Portland showroom to compare it directly with the 705 S3.
All three finishes are the same price. Grilles are included: black as standard, with grey available for Satin White.
| Type | 2-way vented-box standmount loudspeaker |
| Tweeter | 1 × 1 in (25 mm) Decoupled Carbon Dome |
| Bass/midrange | 1 × 6.5 in (165 mm) Continuum Cone |
| Frequency range | 45 Hz – 33 kHz |
| Frequency response (±3 dB) | 50 Hz – 28 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) |
| Impedance | 8 Ω nominal, 3.7 Ω minimum |
| Recommended amplifier | 30 – 120 W into 8 Ω |
| Harmonic distortion | < 1% 100 Hz – 22 kHz; < 0.5% 150 Hz – 20 kHz (90 dB, 1 m) |
| Height | 13.6 in (345 mm) cabinet only |
| Width | 7.6 in (192 mm) cabinet only |
| Depth | 13.1 in (334 mm) incl. grille and terminals; 11.7 in (297 mm) cabinet only |
| Weight | 18.6 lb (8.4 kg) each |
| Finishes | Gloss Black, Mocha, Satin White |
| Stand | FS-700 S3, sold separately |
| Sold as | Pair |
Best in small-to-medium rooms, on stands.
B&W also makes the HTM71 S3 and HTM72 S3 center channels and the FS-700 S3 stand to match; ask us about ordering them. The step up is the 800 Series Diamond D5, such as the 805 D5 standmount and 804 D5 tower. For a matching subwoofer, see the DB4S or ASW610XP.
Plan your Bowers & Wilkins system with Pearl Audio
Pearl Audio is an authorized Bowers & Wilkins dealer. We can help with stands, amplifier matching, delivery and setup, and arrange an audition in our Portland showroom. Call (503) 222-2599 or email sales@pearlaudio.com.
The Pearl Audio experience
A system at this level should be heard, thoughtfully matched, and properly set up. From the first audition to long-term ownership, you work with the same people, in person.
Hear the 706 S3 by appointment in one of our two purpose-designed demonstration rooms, with your own music and time to compare without pressure.
We deliver and install throughout the Portland area, taking care of placement, connections, ventilation and system configuration ourselves.
We support everything we sell for as long as you own it, whether the answer comes by phone, in your home, or through factory service.
Trade-in assistance and qualifying 100% Trade-Up options give you flexibility when your listening priorities or your system change.
