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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 714 mm (71.4 cm) · 1 mm = 0.78 px
Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3vsKlipsch kO-R1
The Klipsch kO-R1 stands 71.4 cm tall — about 30.1 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 at 41.3 cm. On footprint the Klipsch kO-R1 is the wider cabinet (42.0 cm versus 19.2 cm). At 97.5 dB against 88 dB, the Klipsch kO-R1 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 305 mm cone on the Klipsch kO-R1. On price, the Klipsch kO-R1 sits higher — about $8,498 a pair against $3,700 for the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Klipsch |
| Model | 705 S3 | kO-R1 |
| HiFi ladder position | #180 of 255 bookshelf | #250 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 413 mm | 714 mm |
| Width | 192 mm | 420 mm |
| Depth | 337 mm | 330 mm |
| Weight | 9.58 kg | 23.6 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (K-706 titanium compression diaphragm), 1× 305 mm woofer (K-28-E paper cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 970 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 51 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 97.5 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–120 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $3,700 / pair | $8,498 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | klipsch.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.