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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 11.8 in · 1 in = 47.41 px
Bowers & Wilkins 707 S3vsDali Menuet
The Bowers & Wilkins 707 S3 stands 30.0 cm tall — about 5.0 cm more than the Dali Menuet at 25.0 cm. On footprint the Bowers & Wilkins 707 S3 is the wider cabinet (16.5 cm versus 15.0 cm). At 86 dB against 84 dB, the Dali Menuet is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Bowers & Wilkins 707 S3 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 50 Hz versus 59 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 130 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 707 S3 and a 114 mm cone on the Dali Menuet. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,875 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Dali |
| Model | 707 S3 S3 | Menuet |
| HiFi ladder position | #41 of 215 bookshelf | #9 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 11.8 in | 9.8 in |
| Width | 6.5 in | 5.9 in |
| Depth | 9.7 in | 9.1 in |
| Weight | 13.7 lb | 8.8 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 5.1 in mid-bass (Continuum cone) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (soft dome), 1× 4.5 in mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 59 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 84 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–100 W | 20–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,000 / pair | $1,749 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | dali-speakers.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.