Front view — side by side at true scale
ABowers & Wilkins 705 S3BELAC Vela VBS404.2
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 413 mm (41.3 cm) · 1 mm = 1.36 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | ELAC |
| Model | 705 S3 S3 | Vela VBS404.2 2.0 |
| HiFi ladder position | #153 of 215 bookshelf | #152 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 413 mm | 412 mm |
| Width | 192 mm | 230 mm |
| Depth | 337 mm | 332 mm |
| Weight | 9.58 kg | 9.7 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone) | 1× tweeter (JET 6 pleated-folded ribbon), 1× 180 mm mid-bass (aluminium AS-XR cone) |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 50000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–120 W | 40–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,700 / pair | $3,699 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | elac.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.