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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 565 mm (56.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.99 px
Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3vsWharfedale Linton
The Wharfedale Linton stands 56.5 cm tall — about 15.2 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 at 41.3 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Linton is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 19.2 cm). At 90 dB against 88 dB, the Wharfedale Linton is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Wharfedale Linton reaches deeper in the bass, down to 40 Hz versus 50 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 and a 200 mm cone on the Wharfedale Linton. On price, the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 sits higher — about $3,700 a pair against $1,499 for the Wharfedale Linton.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Wharfedale |
| Model | 705 S3 | Linton 85th Anniversary |
| HiFi ladder position | #180 of 255 bookshelf | #233 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 413 mm | 565 mm |
| Width | 192 mm | 300 mm |
| Depth | 337 mm | 360 mm |
| Weight | 9.58 kg | 18.4 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 (soft dome), 1× 135 mm midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 1× 200 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 630 / 2400 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–120 W | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,700 / pair | $1,499 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| 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.