The 705 S3 Signature is expertly engineered to deliver sonic brilliance in a compact form. Built on the foundations of established, advanced technologies, the 700 Series Signature models reflect the latest developments in audio excellence. After all, the smallest details can make the largest differences. They utilise an upgraded mid-bass motor system, improved capacitors in the crossover, revised speaker terminals plus a more open tweeter grille mesh - as developed for the 800 Series Signature range.

At a Glance

Model: Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 Signature
Type: Signature edition 2-way bookshelf speakers with Tweeter-on-Top
Sold as: Pair (price is per pair)
Available Finishes: Midnight Blue Metallic, Datuk Gloss

Crafted

We are inventors, pioneers and innovators, continuously developing technologies and products that raise the bar for audio excellence. Bowers & Wilkins engineers craft our 700 Series Signature models with the same care and precision that all our category-defining audio systems are renowned for. The results, however, are unique.

Honed

Built on the foundations of our most advanced technologies, we carefully optimize our 700 Series Signature models to reflect the latest developments in audio excellence. The small details can make the biggest difference – and these are the ones we pay close attention to fine-tuning.

Perfected

We’re passionate about providing the best, truest listening experience we can. Our 700 Series Signature models draw from this lifelong goal and offer a pinnacle in performance and design. We’ve evolved these loudspeakers to optimum heights. This is the best of our best.

Size & weight
Net weight	10.35 kg (22.8 lbs)
Dimensions	Height: 345mm cabinet only 413mm including tweeter Width: 192mm cabinet only Depth: 297mm cabinet only 337mm including grille and terminals
Technical details
Drive units	1x ø25mm (1in) Decoupled Carbon Dome high-frequency 1x ø165mm (6.5in) Continuum cone bass / midrange
Frequency range	-6dB 45Hz - 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
Sensitivity	88dB spl (2.83Vrms, 1m)
Technical features	Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top Continuum™ cone bass / midrange Flowport™
Description	2-way vented-box system
Max recommended cable impedance	0.1Ω

Key Specifications

Bass reflex 2-way vented bookshelf speakers : rear ported
1 x 165mm Continuum cone mid / bass, 1 x 25mm solid body Tweeter-On-Top Decoupled Carbon dome tweeter
45Hz - 33kHz (-6dB) / 8 Ω nominal (3.7 Ω minimum) / 88dB / 30-120W power handling – 192 x 413 x 337mm (W/H/D)