Bowers & Wilkins 706 S2 Loudspeaker (each)
Must be purchased in pairs.
“In stereo music applications, whether with the 702 S2 floorstanders or the 705 S2 bookshelf speakers, the musicality of these speakers cannot be denied, producing sweet and transparent midrange with smooth and detailed highs. The ability of these speakers to image and project a believable soundstage is outstanding. ... Moreover, the system’s excellent sonic attributes in dynamics, smoothness, details, and impact bring first-rate surround experiences, which should satisfy even the most critical home-theater aficionados.”
With its larger bass/midrange unit, the 706 S2 delivers a sound that feels fully formed and entirely true to life, with outstanding detail, spaciousness and musical insight into recordings.
Carbon Dome™ tweeter
Carbon Dome™ tweeters are a brand new technology purpose-built for the 700 Series. Delivering a dramatic improvement on the aluminium double-dome tweeter, they raise the breakup threshold to 47kHz, for pinpoint imaging accuracy and detail.
Continuum™ Cone
First introduced with the 800 Series Diamond, the Continuum™ cone represents the biggest step-change in midrange performance since Kevlar®. Its woven, coated material provides highly controlled break-up, resulting in a more open, neutral midrange.
| Technical features | Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter Continuum cone bass / midrange Flowport™ |
| Description | 2-way vented-box system |
| Drive units | 1x ø25mm (1 in) Decoupled Carbon Dome high-frequency 1x 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 |
| Nominal impedance | 8Ω (minimum 3.7Ω) |
| Recommended amplifier power | 30W - 120W into 8Ω on unclipped programme |
| Dimensions | Height: 340mm (13.4 in) Width: 200mm (7.8 in) Depth: 285mm (11.2 in) cabinet only 301mm (11.9 in) including grille and terminals |
| Net weight | 8.0kg (17.7 lb) |
| Finishes Cabinet: | Rosenut Gloss Black Satin White |