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ABowers & Wilkins 705 S3BKEF R3 Meta
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 422 mm (42.2 cm) · 1 mm = 1.33 px
Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3vsKEF R3 Meta
The Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 and the KEF R3 Meta stand at nearly the same height, around 41.3 cm tall. 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 Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 50 Hz versus 58 Hz. On price, the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 sits higher — about $3,700 a pair against $2,999 for the KEF R3 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | KEF |
| Model | 705 S3 | R3 Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #180 of 255 bookshelf | #190 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 413 mm | 422 mm |
| Width | 192 mm | 200 mm |
| Depth | 337 mm | 336 mm |
| Weight | 9.58 kg | 12.4 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× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 1× 165 mm woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 420 / 2300 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 58 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–120 W | 15–180 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,700 / pair | $2,999 / 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.