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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 413 mm (41.3 cm) · 1 mm = 1.36 px
Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3vsParadigm Founder 40B
The Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 stands 41.3 cm tall — about 4.5 cm more than the Paradigm Founder 40B at 36.8 cm. On footprint the Paradigm Founder 40B is the wider cabinet (21.6 cm versus 19.2 cm). At 89 dB against 88 dB, the Paradigm Founder 40B 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 69 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 and a 152 mm cone on the Paradigm Founder 40B. On price, the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 sits higher — about $3,700 a pair against $2,200 for the Paradigm Founder 40B.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Paradigm |
| Model | 705 S3 | Founder 40B |
| HiFi ladder position | #180 of 255 bookshelf | #135 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 413 mm | 368 mm |
| Width | 192 mm | 216 mm |
| Depth | 337 mm | 320 mm |
| Weight | 9.58 kg | 5.1 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 (AL-MAC ceramic dome), 1× 152 mm mid-bass (AL-MAG cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 1600 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 69 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–120 W | 15–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,700 / pair | $2,200 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | paradigm.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.