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Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3
Rs.291,881.42

KEF R3 Meta
Rs.330,000.00
Brand
Bowers & Wilkins
KEF
Model No
705 S3
R3 Meta
Wired / Wireless
Home Theatre Speaker Specification
Home Theatre Speaker Specification
Driver Type
Dynamic
Dynamic
 
Driver Diameter
25/165 mm
Uni-Q Driver Array
MF: 125 mm Aluminum Cone
HF: 25 mm Vented Aluminum Dome With MAT
Bass Unit: LF : 165 mm Hybrid Aluminum Cone
Impedance
8 ohm
4 Ohms ( Min. 3.2 Ohms )
Sensitivity
88dB spl
87 dB
Frequency Response
50 Hz - 28 kHz, 45 Hz - 33 kHz
Crossover Frequency : 420 Hz, 2.3 KHz
Frequency Range ( -6dB ) : 38 Hz - 50 KHz
Frequency Response ( ±3dB ) : 58 Hz - 28 KHz
Typical In-Room Bass Response ( -6dB ) : 30 Hz
Harmonic Distortion ( 90dB, 1m ) : <1% 73 Hz & Above, <0.5% 90 Hz - 20 KHz
Maximum Power Input
AC 100V-240 V / 50 Hz / 60 Hz
NA
Maximum Power Output
30 W - 120 W ( RMS )
15 - 180 W ( RMS )

Three-Way Bass Reflex
Signal to Noise Ratio
90 dB
110 dB
 
Noise Cancelling
NA
Aux Connectivity
No
No
Weight
9.58 Kg
12.4 Kg
Dimensions
345 mm X 297 mm X 192 mm
Speaker : 422 mm X 200 mm X 336 mm
Available Colors
Black, White, Brown
Black, White, Blue, Brown
Accessories
Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 Speaker
KEF R3 Meta Home Theatre Speaker
Port Bungs
Rubber Feet
One Pair Of Microfiber Grilles
User Manual & Warranty Information
Other Features
2-Way Vented-Box System.
5-Year warranty Valid from the date of purchase for passive loudspeakers.
Technical Features - Decoupled Carbon Dome Tweeter, Solid Body Tweeter-On-Top, Continuumâ„¢ Cone Bass / Midrange, Flowportâ„¢.
This uncompromising two-way speaker reveals subtle nuances in music others miss. Its high-performance features include a solid body Tweeter-on-Top design borrowed from the 800 Series Diamond.
Carbon Dome tweeters are purpose-built for the 700 Series. Delivering a dramatic improvement on the aluminum double dome tweeter, they raise the breakup threshold to 47kHz, for pinpoint imaging accuracy and detail.
705 S3’s Carbon Dome tweeter is housed in a Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top enclosure evolved from the latest generation of 800 Series Diamond. That joins a new and subtly curved baffle endowed with an all-new ‘pod’ housing for its Continuum Cone bass/midrange driver. * Stand(s) not included.
Meta Material Absortion technology absorbs 99% of unwanted sound for the most pure and natural sound.
R3 Meta featues KEF's 12th generation Uni-Q driver array with MAT and a powerful 6.5” hybrid aluminium bass driver that pushes performance to new extremes.
R3 Meta redefines bookshelf speaker’s performance. Sharing the same drivers as the range-topping R11 Meta, the R3 Meta is a true three-R3 Meta redefines bookshelf speaker’s performance. Sharing the same drivers as the range-topping R11 Meta, the R3 Meta is a true three-way design way design.

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Key Differences

Advanced sound technologies play a major role in delivering a more immersive audio experience. Differences in power output, channel configuration, and audio technologies can impact overall sound performance. Both models are designed for movies, music, and gaming, delivering a cinematic experience at home. Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 and KEF R3 Meta are powerful home theatre speaker systems designed to deliver immersive surround sound with modern audio technologies. Modern connectivity options make these systems flexible for different setups and devices.

Verdict: Choosing between Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 and KEF R3 Meta depends on your need for immersive sound and advanced audio technologies.

Top Differences

  • Sound Output: 30W vs 15W
  • Channels: 30 vs 15
  • Bluetooth: na vs yes
  • Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 28 kHz, 45 Hz - 33 kHz vs Crossover Frequency : 420 Hz, 2.3 KHz Frequency Range ( -6dB ) : 38 Hz - 50 KHz Frequency Response ( ±3dB ) : 58 Hz - 28 KHz Typical In-Room Bass Response ( -6dB ) : 30 Hz Harmonic Distortion ( 90dB, 1m ) : <1% 73 Hz & Above, <0.5% 90 Hz - 20 KHz
  • Subwoofer Size: 25 mm vs 125 mm