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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 415 mm (41.5 cm) · 1 mm = 1.35 px
Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3vsKEF Q Concerto Meta
The KEF Q Concerto Meta stands 41.5 cm tall — about 7.0 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3 at 34.5 cm. On footprint the KEF Q Concerto Meta is the wider cabinet (21.0 cm versus 19.0 cm). At 88 dB against 85 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The KEF Q Concerto Meta reaches deeper in the bass, down to 48 Hz versus 50 Hz. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,549 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | KEF |
| Model | 706 S3 S3 | Q Concerto Meta Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #92 of 215 bookshelf | #155 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 345 mm | 415 mm |
| Width | 190 mm | 210 mm |
| Depth | 334 mm | 315 mm |
| Weight | 8.42 kg | 9.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone) | 1× 19 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 100 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 1× 165 mm woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 48 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–120 W | 15–180 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,500 / pair | $2,598 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | international.kef.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.