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Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3vsDynaudio Evoke 20
The Dynaudio Evoke 20 stands 38.0 cm tall — about 3.5 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3 at 34.5 cm. On footprint the Dynaudio Evoke 20 is the wider cabinet (21.5 cm versus 19.0 cm). At 88 dB against 86 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dynaudio Evoke 20 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 40 Hz versus 50 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3 and a 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Evoke 20. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,450 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Dynaudio |
| Model | 706 S3 S3 | Evoke 20 |
| HiFi ladder position | #92 of 215 bookshelf | #131 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 13.6 in | 15 in |
| Width | 7.5 in | 8.5 in |
| Depth | 13.1 in | 12.5 in |
| Weight | 18.6 lb | 21.8 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (Continuum cone) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (Cerotar soft dome with Hexis), 1× 7.1 in mid-bass (MSP cone) |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–120 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $2,500 / pair | $2,399 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | dynaudio.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.