Bowers & Wilkins 705 S2
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Bowers & Wilkins 705 S2

4.5

Best bookshelf speakers for audiophiles seeking high-fidelity precision and elegant design.

These stand-mounts trade a massive footprint for a level of acoustic precision that few floor-standers can match. The striking Datuk Gloss finish makes them a rare centerpiece, while the decoupled tweeter-on-top design ensures your music remains surgically clean and remarkably immersive.

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Who it's for

  • Critical listeners prioritizing accurate soundstage and instrument separation
  • Audiophiles seeking crystal-clear, fatigue-free high-frequency performance
  • Design-conscious homeowners wanting a sophisticated, statement-making aesthetic

Who should skip it

  • Bass enthusiasts requiring deep, room-filling low-end without a subwoofer
  • Budget-focused buyers looking for high-value bookshelf alternatives
  • Owners of entry-level amplifiers lacking sufficient power reserves

Performance breakdown

Imaging Precision

Tweeter-on-top design creates a remarkably holographic and pinpoint soundstage.

Excellent

Midrange Clarity

Continuum cone technology renders vocals with exceptional transparency and natural texture.

Excellent

Build Integrity

Acoustically inert cabinet construction minimizes resonance for a cleaner output.

Excellent

Aesthetic Appeal

The rare Datuk Gloss finish offers a sophisticated, high-end visual presence.

Excellent

Bass Extension

Compact footprint limits deep sub-bass reach compared to larger floorstanding models.

Excellent

Amplification Sensitivity

Requires a quality amplifier to fully unlock the driver's dynamic potential.

Excellent

Key Specs

Dimensions

Height: 340mm (13.4 in) cabinet only, 407mm (16 in) including tweeter; Width: 200mm (7.8 in); Depth: 285mm (11.2 in) cabinet only, 301mm (11.9 in) including grille and terminals

Net weight

9.3kg (20.5 lb)

Technical Features

Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter, Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top, Continuum™ cone bass/ midrange, Flowport™

Drive units

1 x ø25mm (1 in) Carbon Dome high-frequency, 1 x ø165mm (6.5 in) Continuum cone bass / midrange

Frequency range

-6dB at 45Hz and 33kHz

Frequency response

50Hz - 28kHz ±3dB

Sensitivity

88dB spl (2.83Vrms, 1m)

Harmonic distortion

2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m) <1% 100Hz - 22kHz, <0.5% 150Hz - 20kHz

Impedance

8Ω (minimum 3.7Ω)

Speaker Type

Bookshelf

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