BlueWizard
Distinguished Member
Tharbamar on YouTube has recent changed his beloved LS50 for a pair of B&W 706-S2 and has created a Demo of the two speakers. Both sound fantastic, but I think the 706 have a bit more detail. Very close call though. You can decide for yourself, but remember that YouTube videos favor Mid/High.
Again, both speakers sound good, but I think I agree on fine detail, the 706 come out ahead.
LS50 = £800/pr -
B&W 706-S2 = £1100/pr -
You can tell which speaker is playing by watching the Speaker Cables. The first half is the LS50, the second half is the B&W 706. Listen especially to the drum snaps, very crisp and detailed. Both are amazing speakers, the LS50 are about $300 cheaper per pair, but the B&W 706 are pretty amazing.
I would have loved to have heard the B&W 705-S2 with the Outboard Tweeter, but we take what we can where we find it.
B&W 705-S2 = £1800/pr -
Just thought some here might like to hear the comparison.
Steve/bluewizard
Again, both speakers sound good, but I think I agree on fine detail, the 706 come out ahead.
LS50 = £800/pr -
-KEF LS50 Mini Monitor Speakers Black Edition
Released to coincide with and celebrate KEF's 50th anniversary, the KEF LS50 Black Edition Mini Monitor Speakers take all of the same impressive technology that can be found within their predecessor, then they add a touch of style and class with the completely jet black design.
www.hifix.co.uk
B&W 706-S2 = £1100/pr -
Bowers and Wilkins 706 S2 Speakers
The new Bowers and Wilkins 706 S2 speakers are the beautiful new bookshelf speakers from B&W's new 700 series. Fitting seamlessly within your home audio system, the 706s will not only look fantastic, but they will also provide the commanding presence of a much larger speaker. This speaker will...
www.hifix.co.uk
You can tell which speaker is playing by watching the Speaker Cables. The first half is the LS50, the second half is the B&W 706. Listen especially to the drum snaps, very crisp and detailed. Both are amazing speakers, the LS50 are about $300 cheaper per pair, but the B&W 706 are pretty amazing.
I would have loved to have heard the B&W 705-S2 with the Outboard Tweeter, but we take what we can where we find it.
B&W 705-S2 = £1800/pr -
Bowers and Wilkins 705 Speakers
The new Bowers and Wilkins 705s are the new bookshelf speakers from B&W's new 700 series. Boasting extraordinary realism, presence, and transparency from even the most challenging of instruments, this speaker will impress you not only with its sound reproduction but also with its ability to fit...
www.hifix.co.uk
Just thought some here might like to hear the comparison.
Steve/bluewizard
Last edited: