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Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3

705 S3's Carbon Dome tweeter is housed in a Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top enclosure evolved from the latest generation of 800 Series Diamond. That joins a new and subtly curved baffle endowed with an all-new 'pod' housing for its Continuum Cone bass/midrange driver.

Bookshelf or standmount speaker Bookshelf & Standmount
Indicative price € 1 431
System role Bookshelf or standmount speaker
Best for Smaller-to-medium rooms, focused listening positions, and clean two-channel systems with precise imaging.
Product family 700 Series
Available finishes Gloss Black, Mocha, and Satin White
Product overview

A closer look at Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3.

705 S3's Carbon Dome tweeter is housed in a Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top enclosure evolved from the latest generation of 800 Series Diamond. That joins a new and subtly curved baffle endowed with an all-new 'pod' housing for its Continuum Cone bass/midrange driver.

Family context

700 Series is the premium middle ground where scale and usability stay balanced.

This family provides a powerful step-up line for clients who want real presence and refinement without jumping all the way to flagship pricing. It is one of the most flexible system-building ranges in the catalog.

Strong all-round stereo performance This strength matters when matching the product to the room, electronics, and listening goals.
Cinema-friendly family depth This strength matters when matching the product to the room, electronics, and listening goals.
Premium without overreach This strength matters when matching the product to the room, electronics, and listening goals.
Key features

What stands out in this product.

  • Delivers serious imaging and tonal focus while staying easier to place in shelves, stands, and smaller rooms.
  • Rewards better amplifier, receiver, and placement choices because the surrounding system will be audible in the final result.
  • Part of the 700 Series family, which helps it fit inside a wider Bowers & Wilkins ecosystem and upgrade path.
  • Strong all-round stereo performance is one of the reasons it stands out inside the current lineup.
Who it's for

Where this makes the most sense.

  • Listeners who care about placement, imaging, and choosing electronics that do the speaker justice.
  • Smaller and medium rooms where precision, balance, and easier placement matter more than brute force.
  • Shoppers buying into the 700 Series path from Bowers & Wilkins rather than treating the product as a one-off box.
System matching

Build the amplifier and room plan around this speaker.

This product will show clear differences in amplification, placement, and source quality, so the best result comes from treating it as a system anchor instead of a final add-on.

Pair it with an integrated amplifier or stereo receiver sized for the room and listening level, not just for the product page headline.
Leave room for proper stand height or furniture placement because imaging and tonal balance will change with position.
Complete the front end with a streamer, turntable, or disc source that matches how the room will actually be used day to day.
Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 belongs to the 700 Series family, so keeping the surrounding system aligned with that role usually produces the cleaner result.
Bookshelf & Standmount
Product details

Useful details before you request availability.

Brand page Bowers & Wilkins
Product family 700 Series
Collections Bookshelf & Standmount
Available finishes Gloss Black, Mocha, and Satin White
Model references 705 S3 - Gloss Black, 705 S3 - Mocha, and 705 S3 - Satin White
Reference codes FP43087, FP43281, and FP43389

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