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Bowers & Wilkins 707 S3vsELAC Solano BS283.2
The ELAC Solano BS283.2 stands 33.1 cm tall — about 3.1 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 707 S3 at 30.0 cm. On footprint the ELAC Solano BS283.2 is the wider cabinet (19.5 cm versus 16.5 cm). At 85 dB against 84 dB, the ELAC Solano BS283.2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The ELAC Solano BS283.2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 41 Hz versus 50 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 130 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 707 S3 and a 150 mm cone on the ELAC Solano BS283.2. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,050 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | ELAC |
| Model | 707 S3 S3 | Solano BS283.2 2.0 |
| HiFi ladder position | #41 of 215 bookshelf | #79 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 11.8 in | 13 in |
| Width | 6.5 in | 7.7 in |
| Depth | 9.7 in | 9.8 in |
| Weight | 13.7 lb | 17.6 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 5.1 in mid-bass (Continuum cone) | 1× tweeter (JET 6 pleated-folded ribbon), 1× 5.9 in mid-bass (aluminium AS-XR cone) |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 41 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 50000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 84 dB | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–100 W | 40–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,000 / pair | $2,099 / 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.