{"product_id":"bowers-wilkins-706-s3-bookshelf-speakers","title":"Bowers \u0026 Wilkins 706 S3 Bookshelf Speakers","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBowers \u0026amp; Wilkins 706 S3 Bookshelf Speakers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info-section  product-info-section__title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-tagline\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACK AND WHITE- CALL FOR AVAILABILITIES.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins 706 S3 represents a refined evolution in compact speaker design, delivering exceptional clarity and dynamic range in a bookshelf-friendly format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\"\u003eEngineered with B\u0026amp;W's signature Continuum cone technology and a refined tweeter design, these speakers excel across music and film, producing detailed midrange and articulate highs. The rigid cabinet minimises resonance, while the flexible mounting options integrate seamlessly into modern listening spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\"\u003eIdeal for stereo music systems or home theatre setups where space is at a premium, the 706 S3 combines acoustic precision with elegant aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/4842\/files\/Screen_Shot_2026-07-15_at_3.05.25_pm_600x600.png?v=1784091977\" alt=\"Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins 706 S3 Bookshelf Speakers melbourne hi fi\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-performance 700 Series stand mount speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\"\u003eThanks to 706 S3's decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter and carefully upgraded crossover, it provides exceptional detail and insight into your music, while its substantial 165mm (6.5in) Continuum Cone bass\/midrange drive unit provides ample scale and extension for use in larger spaces. * Stand(s) not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife sized acoustics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"row\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe powerful 706 S3 is the ideal stand-mount loudspeaker for delivering exceptional sound in larger spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"row\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharper details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"row\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/4842\/files\/Screen_Shot_2026-07-15_at_3.02.34_pm_600x600.png?v=1784091779\" alt=\"Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins 706 S3 Bookshelf Speakers melbourne hi fi3\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTruly amazing sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThanks to its composite construction, the Continuum™ cone avoids the abrupt transitions in behavior that can impair the performance of a conventional drive unit. The result is a more open, neutral performance that delivers voices and instruments with precision and transparency.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/4842\/files\/Screen_Shot_2026-07-15_at_3.04.00_pm_600x600.png?v=1784091858\" alt=\"Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins 706 S3 Bookshelf Speakers melbourne hi fi4\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by greatness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe new curved cabinet baffle and individual drive unit pods are inspired by the 800 Series Diamond, and greatly reduce cabinet coloration, ensuring a cleaner, more immersive sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/4842\/files\/Screen_Shot_2026-07-10_at_6.27.01_pm_600x600.png?v=1783672037\" alt=\"Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins 706 S3 Bookshelf Speakers melbourne hi fi5\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Add on:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowers \u0026amp; Wilkins FS-700 S3 Speakers Stands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eThe stand\u003cspan\u003e-mount speakers in the range work best on our elegant FS‑700 S3 stands, which are available in black and silver finishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/4842\/files\/Screen_Shot_2026-07-15_at_3.05.02_pm_600x600.png?v=1784094528\" alt=\"Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins 706 S3 Bookshelf Speakers melbourne hi fi6\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specifications-wrapper expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"specifications-list\" class=\"group-name\" data-productid=\"FP43397-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"specifications-list d-block\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eNet weight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e8.42kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eHeight: 345 mm cabinet only\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 192 mm cabinet only\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 297 mm cabinet only\u003cbr\u003e334 mm including grille and terminals\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specifications-wrapper expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"specifications-list\" class=\"group-name\" data-productid=\"FP43397-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"specifications-list d-block\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eDrive units: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e1x ø25mm (1 in) Decoupled Carbon Dome high-frequency\u003cbr\u003e1x ø165mm (6.5 in) Continuum cone bass \/ midrange\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eFrequency range: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e45Hz and 33kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eFrequency response: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e50Hz - 28kHz ±3dB\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eHarmonic distortion: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis)\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;1% 100Hz - 22kHz\u003cbr\u003e\u0026lt;0.5% 150Hz - 20kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eNominal impedance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e8Ω (minimum 3.7Ω)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eRecommended amplifier power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e30W - 120W into 8Ω on unclipped programme\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eMax recommended cable impedance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e0.1Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eSensitivity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e88dB spl (2.83Vrms, 1m)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eTechnical features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eDecoupled Carbon Dome tweeter\u003cbr\u003eContinuum™ cone bass \/ midrange\u003cbr\u003eFlowport™\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eDescription: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e2-way vented-box system\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specifications-wrapper expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"specifications-list\" class=\"group-name\" data-productid=\"FP43397-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eFinishes\u003ci class=\"fa fa-chevron-up\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"specifications-list d-block\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eCabinet finishes:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eGloss Black, Satin White, Mocha\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eGrille finishes: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eBlack, Grey (Satin White only)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bowers \u0026 Wilkins","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52223675236653,"sku":"FP43095","price":3199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mocha","offer_id":52223675269421,"sku":"FP43303","price":3199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rosenut","offer_id":52223675302189,"sku":"FP43699","price":3199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin White","offer_id":52223675334957,"sku":"FP43397","price":3199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/4842\/files\/Untitled_-_22_June_2023_at_16.24.16_-_2026-07-15T153314.959.png?v=1784093613","url":"https:\/\/www.melbournehifi.com.au\/products\/bowers-wilkins-706-s3-bookshelf-speakers","provider":"Melbourne Hi Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}