Model: FP43087
from $3,800
The Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 are a pair of 2-way passive bookshelf speakers designed for exceptional audio reproduction. Each speaker features a 1" Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter and a 6.5" Continuum cone bass/midrange driver, delivering a frequency response of 50Hz to 28kHz (+/-3dB) with an 8 Ohm impedance and 88dB sensitivity. Finished in a sleek Gloss Black, these speakers connect via terminals and are ideal for audiophiles seeking precise, detailed sound in a compact form factor, requiring an amplifier with 30W - 120W of power.
Select speakers based on your room size and primary use case, whether it's critical music listening or home theater. Do not rely solely on wattage numbers, as efficiency and acoustic design matter far more for actual loudness and clarity. Available from $3,800.
Quality speakers have minimal ongoing costs outside of nominal electricity use for active models. Proper care can result in decades of use, making the initial purchase price the primary expense.
Common Failure Modes
Speakers typically fail due to blown drivers from over-amplification or degrading foam surrounds over many years. Active speakers may also suffer from internal amplifier or wireless connectivity module failures.
Select speakers based on your room size and primary use case, whether it's critical music listening or home theater. Do not rely solely on wattage numbers, as efficiency and acoustic design matter far more for actual loudness and clarity.
High-quality speakers can last for decades if treated well and kept away from extreme conditions. The foam surrounds on the woofers are usually the first parts to deteriorate.
The Bowers & Wilkins 700 Series 705 S3 Gloss Black 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) is available at bhphoto, abt, starting at $3,800.
Quality speakers have minimal ongoing costs outside of nominal electricity use for active models. Proper care can result in decades of use, making the initial purchase price the primary expense.
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