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ABowers & Wilkins 705 S3BKEF Q3 Meta
Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 front view
KEF Q3 Meta front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 413 mm (41.3 cm) · 1 mm = 1.36 px

Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3vsKEF Q3 Meta

The Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 stands 41.3 cm tall — about 5.6 cm more than the KEF Q3 Meta at 35.7 cm. On footprint the KEF Q3 Meta is the wider cabinet (21.0 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. On price, the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 sits higher — about $3,700 a pair against $999 for the KEF Q3 Meta.

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Specifications

mm / kgin / lb
AB
ManufacturerBowers & WilkinsKEF
Model705 S3Q3 Meta
HiFi ladder position#180 of 255 bookshelf#120 of 255 bookshelf
Height413 mm357 mm
Width192 mm210 mm
Depth337 mm305 mm
Weight9.58 kg8.2 kg
Enclosurebass-reflex-rearbass-reflex-rear
Drivers1× 25 mm tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone)1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (aluminium cone)
Crossover frequency—2000 Hz
Frequency — low50 Hz49 Hz
Frequency — high28000 Hz20000 Hz
Sensitivity88 dB87 dB
Impedance8 Ω4 Ω
Recommended amp30–120 W15–150 W
MAP (USD)$3,700 / pair$999 / pair
Where to buyCheck availability ↗Check availability ↗
Brand websitebowerswilkins.com ↗international.kef.com ↗
Product pageOpen 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.