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ABowers & Wilkins 705 S3BKlipsch RP-600M II
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.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Klipsch |
| Model | 705 S3 | RP-600M II |
| HiFi ladder position | #180 of 255 bookshelf | #173 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 413 mm | 400 mm |
| Width | 192 mm | 200 mm |
| Depth | 337 mm | 330 mm |
| Weight | 9.58 kg | 8.67 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 (titanium LTS dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Cerametallic cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 1500 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 44 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 94.5 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–120 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $3,700 / pair | $649 / 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.

