{"product_id":"b-w-705-s3-bookshelf-speaker-demo","title":"B\u0026W 705 S3 Bookshelf Speaker (Demo)","description":"\u003cp\u003e705 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon Dome tweeters are purpose-built for the 700 Series. Delivering a dramatic improvement on the aluminum double dome tweeter, they raise the breakup threshold to 47kHz, for pinpoint imaging accuracy and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e *Stand Not Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Body Tweeter-on-Top \u003c\/strong\u003e– Precision-milled aluminum housing minimizes resonance and diffraction for cleaner, more natural high frequencies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Dome Tweeter \u003c\/strong\u003e– Custom-built for the 700 Series, delivering exceptional detail and a breakup threshold of 47kHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinuum™ Cone Mid-Bass Driver \u003c\/strong\u003e– Offers open, neutral sound across the midrange and bass, preserving the integrity of vocals and instruments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Way Standmount Design \u003c\/strong\u003e– Compact format with premium engineering, ideal for stereo setups or nearfield listening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefined Curved Front Baffle \u003c\/strong\u003e– Acoustically optimized and visually sleek, helping reduce unwanted reflections and diffraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio-Grade Imaging \u003c\/strong\u003e– Reveals subtle textures and spatial depth with pinpoint accuracy, perfect for discerning listeners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Build and Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e – Elegant cabinet design reflects the high-end heritage of Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre speaker stands included with the 705 S3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo, matching dedicated stands (such as the Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins FS-700 S3) are sold separately and are strongly recommended to ensure proper acoustic decoupling and correct ear-level alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat amplifier power is recommended for the B\u0026amp;W 705 S3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBowers \u0026amp; Wilkins recommends an amplifier output of 30W – 120W into 8Ω of unclipped power to achieve optimal dynamic headroom and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the 705 S3 be bi-wired or bi-amped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, the rear terminal plate is fitted with dual pairs of high-quality binding posts, enabling both bi-wiring and bi-amplification configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the benefit of the Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top housing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMilled from a single solid block of aluminium, the enclosure provides an inert, acoustically isolated housing that significantly reduces cabinet diffraction and resonance, delivering superior spatial clarity and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bowers \u0026 Wilkins","offers":[{"title":"Gloss Black","offer_id":67941650661429,"sku":"705 S3-Gloss Black","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2246\/9355\/products\/705-s3_black_img_1.webp?v=1775233680","url":"https:\/\/hificentre.com\/products\/b-w-705-s3-bookshelf-speaker-demo","provider":"Hi-Fi Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}