Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3 Standmount Speaker – Pair

The Bowers and Wilkins 706 S3 is a remarkable standmount loudspeaker ideal for larger rooms. With a decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter and enhanced crossover, it delivers exceptional music detail. Its substantial 165mm (6.5in) Continuum Cone bass/midrange driver offers impressive scale and extension. For optimal performance, pair it with the optional FS-700 S3 stand, similar to its 705 S3 counterpart.

Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3 Speaker:

Technical Features:

• Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter: The speaker features a specialized ø25mm (1in) Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter that ensures precise and accurate high-frequency reproduction.
• Continuum™ cone bass/midrange: The speaker incorporates a ø165mm (6.5in) Continuum cone bass/midrange driver, known for its exceptional clarity and performance across the frequency range.
• Flowport™: Equipped with a Flowport™, the speaker utilizes a specially designed and optimized bass reflex port to enhance low-frequency response and minimize turbulence.
• Description: The speaker is a 2-way vented-box system, offering a balanced and immersive audio experience.

Drive Units:

• 1x ø25mm (1in) Decoupled Carbon Dome high-frequency driver.
• 1x ø165mm (6.5in) Continuum cone bass/midrange driver.

Frequency Range:

• The speaker provides a frequency range of 45Hz to 33kHz, ensuring full-bodied sound reproduction across the entire audible spectrum.

Frequency Response:

• The frequency response of the speaker is +/-3dB from the reference axis, ranging from 50Hz to 28kHz. This ensures accurate and balanced sound reproduction with minimal deviation.

Sensitivity:

• The speaker offers a sensitivity of 88dB on axis at 2.83Vrms at 1m, allowing it to efficiently convert input power into sound output and deliver clear and dynamic audio.

Harmonic Distortion:

• The speaker maintains low harmonic distortion levels:
  • 2nd and 3rd harmonics (measured at 90dB, 1m on axis):
    • Less than 1% from 100Hz to 22kHz.
    • Less than 0.5% from 150Hz to 20kHz.

Nominal Impedance:

• The speaker has a nominal impedance of 8Ω, with a minimum of 3.7Ω. This ensures compatibility with a wide range of amplifiers and simplifies system integration.

Recommended Amplifier Power:

• The speaker is designed to work optimally with amplifier power ranging from 30W to 120W into 8Ω on unclipped programme, providing flexibility for various setups and room sizes.

Dimensions:

• Height: The cabinet has a height of 345mm (13.6in), while including the tweeter, it measures 413mm (16.3in).
• Width: The cabinet has a width of 192mm (7.6in).
• Depth: The cabinet alone measures 297mm (11.7in), and including the grille and terminals, it measures 334mm (13.1in).
• Net Weight: The speaker has a net weight of 8.4kg (18.6lbs), making it easily portable and manageable.