B&W 707 S2

Make no mistake. The 707 S2s are deeply impressive in the way they deliver things that small speakers normally just don't.We haven't heard a similarly sized speaker sound so commanding or able to retain composure when dealing with heavy basslines and high volumes.But given a complex rhythm, these...

A solid and authoritative presentation; Impressively powerful bass integration; Composed at high volumes; Excellent build and finish; Engineering

Sound lacks dynamic subtlety and rhythmic dexterity

Bowers and Wilkins 707 S2

When it comes to building speakers there are only so many materials manufacturers can use to construct their drivers -- paper, kevlar and aluminum are popular options. And then there's Bowers & Wilkins, the storied speaker brand known for such audiophile-grade gear as the legendary Nautilus and the...

The Bowers & Wilkins 707 S2 is a worthy upgrade to the CM1 S2 with better features and an even nicer appearance; The speaker sounds extremely detailed and has a surprising amount of bass; It would make an excellent set of surrounds in a 706 S2-based system

The treble-forward response can accentuate percussion over vocals a little too much

Bowers & Wilkins 707 S2 review: Space-age materials and beautiful design for high-end music

When it comes to building speakers there are only so many materials manufacturers can use to construct their drivers -- paper, kevlar and aluminum are popular options. And then there's Bowers & Wilkins, the storied speaker brand known for such audiophile-grade gear as the legendary Nautilus and the D805 series speakers, which use actual diamonds in their tweeters.