Bowers and Wilkins BEST SPEAKER for LESS? 705 S3 Signature Review

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📺 BOWERS & WILKINS 705 S3 SIGNATURE REVIEW (CHAPTERS)

00:00 BOWERS & WILKINS 705 S3 SIGNATURE REVIEW
01:28 BW 705 SIGNATURE AMPLIFIER AND POWER RECOMMENDATIONS
02:22 SETTING UP BOWERS AND WILKINS 705 S3 SIGNATURE
03:06 DO YOU NEED A SUBWOOFER?
03:52 705 S3 SIGNATURE SPEAKER MEASUREMENTS
05:01 BOWERS & WILKINS SIGNATURE SOUND QUALITY
09:51 BOWERS WILKINS HOME THEATER with HTM71 SIGNATURE CENTER
11:06 705 S3 SIGNATURE vs KEF R3 META
11:59 705 S3 SIGNATURE vs SVS TITAN
13:11 705 S3 SIGNATURE vs 801 D4 SIGNATURE
13:48 705 S3 SIGNATURE vs 705 S3 NON-SIGNATURE

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📺 Bowers and Wilkins BEST SPEAKER for LESS! B&W 705 S3 Signature Review

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[AlsoKnownAsAndrew]

I asked so many questions in my other reply, I thought it sensible to express my thanks with not just words but with wallet too. You and Kristi are an antidote to the jaded “measurements only” crowd that seems to be taking over hifi.

[jamesmorse]

I own a pair of second hand, slightly damaged 705 S2 Signatures and think they look and sound fantastic. The damage was easy to overcome and ultimately saved me a lot of money. Knowing that B&W put more effort into the differences between the 705 S3 and S3 Signatures than they did with the last generation S2s has really piqued my interest. But, until I can come across a show room to demo or an affordable price to own, I will have to continue to experience products such as these signatures vicariously through the ears of Andrew.

Thank you for the review. Keep playing the role of our super handsome friend who attracts all the best speakers and gear at the night club. :)

[spudzooka]

What I like about y’alls channel is your fantastic straddling of hifi and reality. Its so easy with audio to get so deep in the weeds you can’t see the sky. Despite having had your hands on endgame equipment, you come back to ‘inferior’ systems and do a marvelous job sharing what you loved about them. Love what you two do.

[BryanRuby]

I like in the info section you're not only listing the amps/receivers you've recently reviewed for these speakers...but also the amps/receivers you don't recommend for these speakers. Thanks for always going above and beyond in your reviews!

[BoRerunn]

I borrowed a pair of 705 s2 a while ago, I was mesmerized by the big clear soundstage and they created a phantom center speaker in a home theater setup💪🏽😎

[don]

I have the B&W 702 S-2 versions (older - got for a good price 2 years back as S-3s arriving to market)) Hooked up to my Yamaha 2200 Integrated - detail is fabulous. Bass is OK" (smooth - punchy - but not as powerful as many would like. And yes - a bit "bright" (But again the detail (and separation) are so good I put up with it) I "tame" the brightness by turning the bass up a notch - and treble down 1.5 notches.

[dawaynecleckley]

"Reference vs preference" 😁. Love it! Great review! Hope you are well!

[sgandrew]

I’m so glad they made a signature center! Great review love the 705s3s

[BilllieJean-ey]

Hi Andrew & Kristi, how bowers 705s3 (signature & non signature ) compare to Kef ls50 meta, is it so much better or not ? And same question 705 vs Formation duo ? Cheers from Poland !

[jlappin]

I forgot to mention before with my comment.I still have a pair of B&W matrix 1 I purchased them in 1987 they are still in mint condition . I also have my DM 7 that still sounds great.

[raymondleggs]

I have a boston acoustics soundbar. seeing this video is going to make me go back to my speakers that are collecting dust. The speakers sound better, than the soundbar, even when the sub is paired with it.

[Jonziebal]

Happy to hear that B&W appear to have found the balance between open and airy sound, without being too bright.

[ngjairo]

I'm playing them with a 20 years old Rotel Ra-1070 and sounds amazing, can't wait for a new amp to heard the differences.

[HatoriHanso]

I use 705 S2 with Marantz Model 50 and Cinema 60 and i love this combination.

[nealcaffrey]

I just watched your video about the Bowers & Wilkins Formation Duo from 5 years ago, and I'm curious about what you would say about the Formation Duo today, five years later. Are these speakers still among the best choices in active systems, or have they become outdated, with better options available at the same price point among active speakers? What's your overall perspective on active vs. passive speakers today? Do you think B&W should update the Formation Duo if they want to remain competitive?

[sumbochen]

I always wonder your take on this and been waiting for this review. Sweet review 👌

[NC-sbbj]

I guess I am different from most people. I have and like the B&W 607 S2. My 60-year-old ears cannot hear much above 12 KHz. And I don’t listen loud. So, the 607 S2 never sound ear-bleedingly bright to me. Sure, if I turn up the volume, the sound can get too bright. But at the volume that I listen, and with my ears cutting off high frequencies, they sound bright, but not too bright to me (I like bright sound).

[ReverendDr.Thomas]

These definitely look a tad nicer than my own Bowers & Wilkins bookshelves (which are currently on stands, at the home of my chiropractor).

[txerapng]

Great Sunday everyone!! These sure look very good!