TrueScaleAudio
Compare speakers at true scale
Pick two speakers and see them side by side at their real-world size.
Front view — side by side at true scale
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 390 mm (39.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.44 px
Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3vsFocal Aria Evo X N°1
The Focal Aria Evo X N°1 stands 39.0 cm tall — about 4.5 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3 at 34.5 cm. On footprint the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 is the wider cabinet (22.4 cm versus 19.0 cm). At 89.5 dB against 88 dB, the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 50 Hz versus 55 Hz. The Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3 is rear-ported and the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 is front-ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,449 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Focal |
| Model | 706 S3 S3 | Aria Evo X N°1 Evo X |
| HiFi ladder position | #92 of 215 bookshelf | #140 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 345 mm | 390 mm |
| Width | 190 mm | 224 mm |
| Depth | 334 mm | 225 mm |
| Weight | 8.42 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (TAM aluminium-magnesium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (flax cone) |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 55 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 89.5 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–120 W | 25–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,500 / pair | $2,398 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | focal.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.