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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 S3vsKEF Q1 Meta
The Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 stands 41.3 cm tall — about 11.1 cm more than the KEF Q1 Meta at 30.2 cm. On footprint the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 is the wider cabinet (19.2 cm versus 18.0 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. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 and a 130 mm cone on the KEF Q1 Meta. On price, the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 sits higher — about $3,700 a pair against $749 for the KEF Q1 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | KEF |
| Model | 705 S3 | Q1 Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #311 of 438 bookshelf | #93 of 438 bookshelf |
| Height | 413 mm | 302 mm |
| Width | 192 mm | 180 mm |
| Depth | 337 mm | 277 mm |
| Weight | 9.58 kg | 6.1 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 130 mm mid-bass (aluminium cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 2100 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 51 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–120 W | 10–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,700 / pair | $749 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | international.kef.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.