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AQuad Z-2BBowers & Wilkins 706 S3
Quad Z-2 front view
Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3 front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 421 mm (42.1 cm) · 1 mm = 1.33 px

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Specifications

mm / kgin / lb
AB
ManufacturerQuadBowers & Wilkins
ModelQuad Z-2Bowers & Wilkins 706 S3 S3
Height421 mm345 mm
Width243 mm190 mm
Depth329 mm334 mm
Weight9 kg8.42 kg
Enclosurebass-reflex-rearbass-reflex-rear
Drivers1× tweeter (ribbon), 1× 175 mm mid-bass (glass fibre cone)1× 25 mm tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone)
Frequency — low50 Hz50 Hz
Frequency — high20000 Hz28000 Hz
Sensitivity84 dB88 dB
Impedance8 Ω8 Ω
Recommended amp40–200 W30–120 W
MAP (USD)$2,499 / pair$2,500 / pair
Where to buyCheck availability ↗Check availability ↗
Brand websitequad-hifi.co.uk ↗bowerswilkins.com ↗
Product pageOpen 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.