B&W 707 S2
£829
S mall speakers have innate limitations; the Laws Of Physics see to that. But these Bowers & Wilkins compacts prove that with enough engineering knowhow those laws can be bent to produce surprising results. Meet the 707 S2s – the small speakers that go loud and dig deep.
Your £800 buys a beautifully made, 28cm-high box. It’s available in three finishes; the gloss black of our review sample, a satin white, or a rather nice rosenut wood option. Whichever finish you choose the result is a classy-looking pair of speakers.
The cabinet feels impressively solid and is finished with crisp edges and classy detailing. Look around the back and you’ll find some sturdy multi-way binding posts – biwiring is an option – and the company’s distinctive dimpled reflex port. The flared, dimpled design is aimed to reduce unwanted noise as air moves in the port tube when the speakers are playing loudly.