Thanks to the 706 S3's decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter and carefully upgraded crossover, they provide exceptional detail & insight into your music, while the 165mm Continuum cone bass/midrange drive unit provides ample scale and extension for use in larger spaces. It's the composite construction of the Continuum cone that helps avoid abrupt transitions in behaviour that can impair performance of a conventional drive unit. The result is an open, neutral performance that delivers voices and instruments with precision and transparency.

Thanks to 706 S3's decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter and carefully upgraded crossover, it provides exceptional detail and insight into your music, while its substantial 165mm (6.5in) Continuum Cone bass/midrange drive unit provides ample scale and extension for use in larger spaces.

At a Glance

Model: Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3
Type: 2-way bookshelf speakers with Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter and 165mm Continuum cone
Sold as: Pair (price is per pair)
Available Finishes: Gloss Black, Satin White, Mocha, Rosenut
Decoupled Carbon Dome Tweeter
Continuum™ Cone Bass / Midrange
Flowport™

Sharper detail

Carbon 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.

Truly amazing sound

Thanks to its composite construction, the Continuum™ cone avoids the abrupt transitions in behavior that can impair the performance of a conventional drive unit. The result is a more open, neutral performance that delivers voices and instruments with precision and transparency.

Inspired by greatness

The new curved cabinet baffle and individual drive unit pods are inspired by the 800 Series Diamond, and greatly reduce cabinet coloration, ensuring a cleaner, more immersive sound.

Size & weight
Net weight	8.42kg
Dimensions	Height: 345 mm cabinet only Width: 192 mm cabinet only Depth: 297 mm cabinet only 334 mm including grille and terminals
Technical details
Drive units	1x ø25mm (1 in) Decoupled Carbon Dome high-frequency 1x ø165mm (6.5 in) Continuum cone bass / midrange
Frequency range	45Hz and 33kHz
Frequency response	50Hz - 28kHz ±3dB
Harmonic distortion	2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis) <1% 100Hz - 22kHz <0.5% 150Hz - 20kHz
Nominal impedance	8Ω (minimum 3.7Ω)
Recommended amplifier power	30W - 120W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
Max recommended cable impedance	0.1Ω
Sensitivity	88dB spl (2.83Vrms, 1m)
Technical features	Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter Continuum™ cone bass / midrange Flowport™
Description	2-way vented-box system

Key Specifications

Bass reflex 2-way stand mount speakers : rear ported
1 x 165mm Continuum cone mid / bass + 1 x 25mm Decoupled Carbon dome tweeter
45Hz - 33kHz (-6dB) / 8 Ω nominal (3.7 Ω minimum) / 88dB / 30 - 120W power handling – 192 x 345 x 334mm (W/H/D)