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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 380 mm (38.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.47 px
Dynaudio Evoke 20vsBowers & Wilkins 706 S3
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 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Evoke 20 and a 165 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,450 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model | Evoke 20 | 706 S3 S3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #131 of 215 bookshelf | #92 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 380 mm | 345 mm |
| Width | 215 mm | 190 mm |
| Depth | 317 mm | 334 mm |
| Weight | 9.9 kg | 8.42 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Cerotar soft dome with Hexis), 1× 180 mm mid-bass (MSP cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone) |
| Frequency — low | 40 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 30–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,399 / pair | $2,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dynaudio.com ↗ | bowerswilkins.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.