DETAILS
PRODUCT
Bowers & Wilkins 705 Signature
ORIGIN
UK/China
TYPE
Standmount loudspeaker
WEIGHT 9.3kg
DIMENSIONS (WxHxD) 285 x 407 x 301mm
FEATURES
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25mm carbon dome tweeter
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165mm Continuum mid/bass driver
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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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