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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 331 mm (33.1 cm) · 1 mm = 1.69 px
ELAC Solano BS283.2vsBowers & Wilkins 707 S3
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 150 mm cone on the ELAC Solano BS283.2 and a 130 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 707 S3. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,050 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ELAC | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model | Solano BS283.2 2.0 | 707 S3 S3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #79 of 215 bookshelf | #41 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 331 mm | 300 mm |
| Width | 195 mm | 165 mm |
| Depth | 248 mm | 247 mm |
| Weight | 8 kg | 6.2 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (JET 6 pleated-folded ribbon), 1× 150 mm mid-bass (aluminium AS-XR cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 130 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone) |
| Frequency — low | 41 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 50000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 84 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–200 W | 30–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,099 / pair | $2,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | elac.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.