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ABowers & Wilkins 706 S3BQuad Z-2
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 421 mm (42.1 cm) · 1 mm = 1.33 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Quad |
| Model | Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3 S3 | Quad Z-2 |
| Height | 345 mm | 421 mm |
| Width | 190 mm | 243 mm |
| Depth | 334 mm | 329 mm |
| Weight | 8.42 kg | 9 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone) | 1× tweeter (ribbon), 1× 175 mm mid-bass (glass fibre cone) |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 84 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–120 W | 40–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,500 / pair | $2,499 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | quad-hifi.co.uk ↗ |
| 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.