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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 300 mm (30.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.87 px
Q Acoustics Concept 30vsBowers & Wilkins 707 S3
The Bowers & Wilkins 707 S3 stands 30.0 cm tall — about 1.6 cm more than the Q Acoustics Concept 30 at 28.4 cm. On footprint the Q Acoustics Concept 30 is the wider cabinet (18.0 cm versus 16.5 cm). At 87 dB against 84 dB, the Q Acoustics Concept 30 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 54 Hz. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,900 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Q Acoustics | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model | Concept 30 | 707 S3 S3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #29 of 215 bookshelf | #41 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 284 mm | 300 mm |
| Width | 180 mm | 165 mm |
| Depth | 319 mm | 247 mm |
| Weight | 7.9 kg | 6.2 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 125 mm mid-bass (coated paper cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 130 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone) |
| Frequency — low | 54 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 84 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–100 W | 30–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,799 / pair | $2,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | qacoustics.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.