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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 413 mm (41.3 cm) · 1 mm = 1.36 px
Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3vsDali Epicon 2
The Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 stands 41.3 cm tall — about 2.7 cm more than the Dali Epicon 2 at 38.6 cm. On footprint the Dali Epicon 2 is the wider cabinet (21.4 cm versus 19.2 cm). At 88 dB against 87 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dali Epicon 2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 47 Hz versus 50 Hz. On price, the Dali Epicon 2 sits higher — about $8,500 a pair against $3,700 for the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Dali |
| Model | 705 S3 | Epicon 2 |
| HiFi ladder position | #311 of 438 bookshelf | #271 of 438 bookshelf |
| Height | 413 mm | 386 mm |
| Width | 192 mm | 214 mm |
| Depth | 337 mm | 366 mm |
| Weight | 9.58 kg | 10.3 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone) | 1× 29 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 3100 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 47 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–120 W | 50–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,700 / pair | $8,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | dali-speakers.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.