Bowers & Wilkins 704 S3-WHITE vs LG XL5S
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Choosing between the Bowers & Wilkins 704 S3-WHITE and LG XL5S? Both compete in the Speaker (L/R) segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The LG XL5S leads in audio quality, volume/SPL, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in value.
Speaker performance depends on room acoustics, placement, and amplifier pairing. The specs below provide a starting point, but audition both in your space when possible.
The LG XL5S holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Bowers & Wilkins 704 S3-WHITE may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Config | 3-way | — |
| Sensitivity | 88dB | — |
| Impedance | 8Ω | — |
| Freq Response Low | 48Hz | — |
| Freq Response High | 28000Hz | — |
| Crossover | — | — |
| Bi-Amp Capable | Yes | — |
| Family ID | BW-700-S3 | — |
| Rec. Power Min | 30W | — |
| Rec. Power Max | 150W | — |
| Mounting Type | tower | — |
| Mounting Depth | — | — |
| Cutout Diameter | — | — |
| Cutout Width | — | — |
| Cutout Height | — | — |
| Wall Thickness Min | — | — |
| Wall Thickness Max | — | — |
| Back Box Included | No | — |
| Back Box Required | No | — |
| Mounting Mechanism | — | — |
| Installation Type | — | — |
| Stud Spacing | — | — |
| Paintable Grille | No | — |
| Magnetic Grille | No | — |
| Grille Shape | — | — |
| Connector Type | — | — |
| Wire Gauge Max | — | — |
| Angle Adjustable | No | — |
| Pivot Angle | — | — |
| Treble Attenuation Switch | No | — |
| LCR Capable | No | — |
| Coaxial | No | — |
| IP Rating | — | — |
| Moisture Resistant | No | — |
| UV Resistant | No | — |
| Salt Spray Rated | No | — |
| Enclosure Material | — | — |
| Grille Material | — | — |
| Bracket Type | — | — |
| Bracket Included | No | — |
| Dual Voice Coil (SDI) | No | — |
Key Differences
- Driver Config: Bowers & Wilkins 704 S3-WHITE at 3-way vs LG XL5S at —
- Sensitivity: Bowers & Wilkins 704 S3-WHITE at 88dB vs LG XL5S at —
- Impedance: Bowers & Wilkins 704 S3-WHITE at 8Ω vs LG XL5S at —
- Freq Response Low: Bowers & Wilkins 704 S3-WHITE at 48Hz vs LG XL5S at —
- Freq Response High: Bowers & Wilkins 704 S3-WHITE at 28000Hz vs LG XL5S at —
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Bowers & Wilkins 704 S3-WHITE and LG XL5S compare to the rest of the field.
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