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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1117 mm (111.7 cm) · 1 mm = 0.50 px
Bowers & Wilkins 703 S3vsSonus Faber Sonetto V G2
The Bowers & Wilkins 703 S3 stands 111.7 cm tall — about 2.9 cm more than the Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2 at 108.8 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2 is the wider cabinet (30.9 cm versus 29.0 cm). At 90 dB against 89 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 703 S3 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 35 Hz versus 46 Hz. The Bowers & Wilkins 703 S3 is rear-ported and the Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2 is down-firing ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $6,600 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Sonus Faber |
| Model | 703 S3 S3 | Sonetto V G2 G2 |
| HiFi ladder position | #155 of 281 floorstander | #117 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1117 mm | 1088 mm |
| Width | 290 mm | 309 mm |
| Depth | 372 mm | 415 mm |
| Weight | 28.81 kg | 33.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 150 mm midrange (Continuum cone FST), 2× 165 mm woofer (Aerofoil bass cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (DAD Arrow Point soft dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (Camelia paper cone), 2× 165 mm woofer (paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 46 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–200 W | 50–320 W |
| MAP (USD) | $6,700 / pair | $6,499 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | sonusfaber.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.