TrueScaleAudio

Compare speakers at true scale

Pick two speakers and see them side by side at their real-world size.

Speaker A
Speaker B
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Front view — side by side at true scale

ABowers & Wilkins 705 S3BKlipsch RP-600M II
Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 front view
Klipsch RP-600M II front view

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

Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3vsKlipsch RP-600M II

The Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 stands 41.3 cm tall — about 1.3 cm more than the Klipsch RP-600M II at 40.0 cm. At 94.5 dB against 88 dB, the Klipsch RP-600M II is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Klipsch RP-600M II reaches deeper in the bass, down to 44 Hz versus 50 Hz. On price, the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 sits higher — about $3,700 a pair against $649 for the Klipsch RP-600M II.

Specifications

AB
ManufacturerBowers & WilkinsKlipsch
Model705 S3RP-600M II
HiFi ladder position#180 of 255 bookshelf#173 of 255 bookshelf
Height413 mm400 mm
Width192 mm200 mm
Depth337 mm330 mm
Weight9.58 kg8.67 kg
Enclosurebass-reflex-rearbass-reflex-rear
Drivers1× 25 mm tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone)1× 25 mm tweeter (titanium LTS dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Cerametallic cone)
Crossover frequency1500 Hz
Frequency — low50 Hz44 Hz
Frequency — high28000 Hz25000 Hz
Sensitivity88 dB94.5 dB
Impedance8 Ω8 Ω
Recommended amp30–120 W
MAP (USD)$3,700 / pair$649 / pair
Where to buyCheck availabilityCheck availability
Brand websitebowerswilkins.comklipsch.com
Product pageOpen product pageOpen product page

Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.