Bowers & Wilkins - 705 Signature £2,700
Hi-Fi Choice|June 2021
The Signature updates to B&W’s 705 have created a very compelling standmount indeed
Bowers & Wilkins - 705 Signature £2,700

DETAILS

PRODUCT

Bowers & Wilkins 705 Signature

ORIGIN

UK/China

TYPE

Standmount loudspeaker

WEIGHT 9.3kg

DIMENSIONS (WxHxD) 285 x 407 x 301mm

FEATURES

  • 25mm carbon dome tweeter

  • 165mm Continuum mid/bass driver

  • Quoted sensitivity: 88dB/1W/1m (8ohm)

DISTRIBUTOR

Bowers & Wilkins

As the smaller of the two 700 Series models to gain the Signature treatment, the 705 Signature keeps the combination of a 165mm mid/ bass driver made from the company’s own Continuum woven fiber and a 25mm carbon and aluminium dome tweeter. This is mounted in its own enclosure on top of the main cabinet in the manner of the more expensive B&W designs. Bass is augmented by a single large rear port supplied with a two-piece foam bung to help regulate the flow when used close to a rear wall. It also supports bi-wiring.

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