Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3 Stand Mount Speakers - (Pair)
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Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3 Stand Mount Speakers - (Pair)
Overview
The Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3 is a two-way 700 Series stand-mount speaker with a Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter and a 6.5-inch Continuum cone bass/midrange driver. B&W says the Carbon Dome tweeter and an improved crossover give exceptional detail and insight into your music.
The Carbon Dome tweeter, purpose-built for the 700 Series, raises the breakup threshold to 47kHz. The substantial 165 mm (6.5 in) Continuum cone, which avoids the abrupt transitions of conventional cones, provides the scale and extension B&W designed it to deliver in larger spaces. A Flowport vent handles the low end.
B&W rates the 706 S3 at 50Hz to 28kHz (±3dB), with a range of 45Hz to 33kHz, 88dB sensitivity, and an 8-ohm nominal load, suited to amplifiers from 30W to 120W. Stands are sold separately.
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The 706 S3 gets you the 700 Series Carbon Dome tweeter and a 6.5-inch Continuum cone in a stand-mount sized for bigger rooms. B&W designed it mainly for the FS-700 S3 stand and recommends the tweeters sit at roughly ear height. On a shelf or near a wall, fit the supplied foam plugs.
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Why the Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3 Stands Out
Decoupled Carbon Dome Tweeter
Purpose-built for the 700 Series, B&W's Carbon Dome tweeter raises the breakup threshold to 47kHz for pinpoint imaging and detail.
6.5-Inch Continuum Cone Driver
A substantial Continuum bass/midrange for scale and extension in larger spaces.
Improved Crossover
B&W credits the improved crossover, with the Carbon Dome tweeter, for detail and insight.
Flowport with Foam Plugs
Supplied foam plugs fit the port to reduce bass on a shelf or near a wall.
Bi-Wire and Bi-Amp Terminals
Remove the terminal links to bi-wire or bi-amp; B&W notes bi-wiring can improve the resolution of low-level detail.
Designed for the FS-700 S3 Stand
B&W designed it mainly for its FS-700 S3 floor stand, with shelf placement possible using the supplied foam plugs.
Buyer's Guide
Who It's For
- The Larger-Room Listener: Wants stand-mounts with scale for a bigger space.
- The Home Theatre Builder: Wants 700 Series fronts or surrounds.
- The Bi-Wire Enthusiast: Wants terminals ready for bi-wiring or bi-amplification.
How It Compares
The 706 S3 sits between the 707 S3, with its 5-inch Continuum cone, and the 705 S3, which adds the Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top. B&W's 606 S3 uses a 6.5-inch Continuum cone with a Titanium Dome tweeter.
Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3 Stand Mount Speakers - (Pair) Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Model | Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3 |
| Brand | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Product Type | 2-way vented-box stand-mount loudspeaker (pair) |
| Drive Units | |
| High Frequency | 1 x 25 mm (1 in) Decoupled Carbon Dome |
| Bass/Midrange | 1 x 165 mm (6.5 in) Continuum cone |
| Bass Loading | Flowport |
| Performance | |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 28kHz (±3dB) |
| Frequency Range | 45Hz - 33kHz |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (2.83Vrms, 1m) |
| Harmonic Distortion | <1% 100Hz - 22kHz; <0.5% 150Hz - 20kHz (90dB, 1m) |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 ohms (minimum 3.7 ohms) |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 30W - 120W into 8 ohms, unclipped programme |
| Max Recommended Cable Impedance | 0.1 ohms |
| Terminals | Bi-wire / bi-amp capable (remove links) |
| Dimensions & Weight (Per Speaker) | |
| Height | 345 mm (13.6 in) |
| Width | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Depth | 297 mm (11.7 in) cabinet; 334 mm (13.1 in) with grille and terminals |
| Net Weight | 8.42 kg (18.6 lb) |
| Stands | Not included; designed for FS-700 S3 |
| In the Box (Pair) | 2 grilles, 2 foam plugs, 8 self-adhesive rubber feet |
| Colours Available | Gloss Black, Satin White, Mocha (grille: Black; Grey (Satin White only)) |
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