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ABowers & Wilkins 705 S3BDynaudio Special Forty
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 413 mm (41.3 cm) · 1 mm = 1.36 px
Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3vsDynaudio Special Forty
The Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 stands 41.3 cm tall — about 5.3 cm more than the Dynaudio Special Forty at 36.0 cm. At 88 dB against 86 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dynaudio Special Forty reaches deeper in the bass, down to 41 Hz versus 50 Hz. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $3,600 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Dynaudio |
| Model | 705 S3 | Special Forty |
| HiFi ladder position | #180 of 255 bookshelf | #127 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 413 mm | 360 mm |
| Width | 192 mm | 198 mm |
| Depth | 337 mm | 322 mm |
| Weight | 9.58 kg | 8.1 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar Forty soft dome), 1× 170 mm mid-bass (MSP cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 2000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 41 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–120 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $3,700 / pair | $3,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | dynaudio.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.