Reasons to choose Bowers & Wilkins HTM72 S2 over Bowers & Wilkins 706 S2
Minimum Impedance 4.3 ohms vs 3.7 ohms
Number of Woofers 2 vs 1
Height 169mm vs 340mm
Price per pair* 1199USD vs 1999USD

Reasons to choose Bowers & Wilkins 706 S2 over Bowers & Wilkins HTM72 S2

Sensitivity 88 dB vs 87 dB
Woofer Size 6.5 inches vs 5 inches
Low Frequency Response 50 Hz vs 70 Hz
Base Surface Area 602cm2 vs 1340cm2
BW HTM72 S2 vs B&W 706 S2 Specs Table
General Bowers & Wilkins HTM72 S2 Bowers & Wilkins 706 S2
Brand Bowers Wilkins Bowers Wilkins
Speaker Type Center channel speaker Bookshelf speakers
Power Range 30-120 watts 30-120 watts
Sensitivity 87 dB 88 dB
Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
Impedance 4.3 ohms 3.7 ohms
Frequency Response 70-28k Hz 50-28k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 2 1
Woofer Size 5" 6.5"
Woofer Composition Continuum Continuum
Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
Tweeter Size 1" 1"
Tweeter Type Decoupled Carbon Dome Decoupled Soft-Dome
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No No
Firing Direction rear rear
Physical Specs
Height 169.0mm (6.7") 340.0mm (13.4")
Width 482.0mm (19") 200.0mm (7.9")
Depth 278.0mm (10.9") 301.0mm (11.9")
Weight 9.14kg (20.1lbs) 8.05kg (17.7lbs)
Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Finish n/a MDF/Wood Veneer
Available Colors Gloss Black, Satin White, Rosenut Rosewood, Gloss Black, Satin White
Mounting Bracket No No
Recommended Stand Height n/a 24-26"
Grille Yes Yes
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Biamp Inputs Yes Yes
Other
Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years