Bookshelf Speakers — B&W (Bowers & Wilkins) 707 S3

The 707 S3 is a bookshelf loudspeaker from Bowers & Wilkins, sitting below the 706 S3 within the 700 Series with a comparatively modest sensitivity. The 707 S3 brings B&W's considered engineering to a compact stand-mount format.

Key specs that matter

Rated response spans an exceptionally wide 50Hz to 28,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB, matching the 706 S3. Sensitivity is a comparatively modest 84dB into the standard 8 ohm load - somewhat lower than the 706 S3's 88dB. Recommended amplifier power spans 30-100W. At 30.0 x 16.5 x 28.4cm and 6.16kg, the 707 S3 maintains a considerably more compact, lighter footprint than the 706 S3.

Sound and use context

Expect the refined, richly detailed character B&W's broader British catalogue is celebrated for, packed into this considerably more compact, accessible bookshelf format within the 700 Series.

Pairing

The standard 8 ohm impedance suits a broad selection of amplifiers, though the comparatively modest 84dB sensitivity benefits from a reasonably capable amplifier for satisfying dynamic headroom.

Alternatives

B&W's own 706 S3 offers a somewhat more substantial, more sensitive alternative within the same broader 700 Series catalogue.