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ABowers & Wilkins 705 S3BPolk Reserve R200
Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3vsPolk Reserve R200
The Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 stands 41.3 cm tall — about 5.4 cm more than the Polk Reserve R200 at 35.9 cm. At 88 dB against 86 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. On price, the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 sits higher — about $3,700 a pair against $749 for the Polk Reserve R200.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Polk |
| Model | 705 S3 | Reserve R200 |
| HiFi ladder position | #180 of 255 bookshelf | #124 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 413 mm | 359 mm |
| Width | 192 mm | 194 mm |
| Depth | 337 mm | 354 mm |
| Weight | 9.58 kg | 8.7 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 (Pinnacle ring radiator), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Turbine cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 3000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 51 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 38000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–120 W | 30–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,700 / pair | $749 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | polkaudio.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.

