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704 S3

The slimmest floor-standing loudspeaker Bowers & Wilkins makes, 704 S3 still packs a mighty punch. Its twin Aerofoil Profile bass drivers ensure ample extension and scale, while its decoupled Continuum cone FST™ driver delivers crystal clear midrange performance.

704 S3

The slimmest floor-standing loudspeaker Bowers & Wilkins makes, 704 S3 still packs a mighty punch. Its twin Aerofoil Profile bass drivers ensure ample extension and scale, while its decoupled Continuum cone FST™ driver delivers crystal clear midrange performance.

SLIM DESIGN, BIG SOUND

This elegant floor-standing loudspeaker is slimmer and easier to accommodate than ever. Perfect for superlative sound in smaller spaces.

A HOUSE FOR HIGH FREQUENCIES

Carbon Dome tweeters are purpose-built for the 700 Series. Delivering a dramatic improvement on the aluminium double dome tweeter, they raise the breakup threshold to 47kHz, for pinpoint imaging accuracy and detail.

TRULY AMAZING SOUND

Thanks to its composite construction, the Continuum™ cone avoids the abrupt transitions in behaviour that can impair the performance of a conventional drive unit. The result is a more open, neutral performance that delivers voices and instruments with precision and transparency.

CLEAN AND CLEAR

Every three-way loudspeaker in the new 700 Series has a dedicated midrange cone using four key Bowers & Wilkins technologies: the Continuum cone, FST™, Biomimetic Suspension and midrange decoupling, the latter ensuring minimal interference from the operation of the loudspeaker’s bass drivers.

A TRIUMPH OF SCIENCE

Developed using advanced computer modelling techniques, the Aerofoil™ Profile bass cone has variable thickness, providing stiffness and rigidity where it’s needed most. The result: deep and dynamic bass.

Specifications

SIZE & WEIGHT
DimensionsHeight: 925 mm cabinet only 964 mm including plinth Width: 165 mm cabinet only 252 mm including plinth Depth: 263 mm cabinet only 300 mm including grille and terminals 321 mm including plinth
Net weight20.53kg
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Technical featuresDecoupled Carbon Dome tweeter Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange Decoupled midrange Aerofoil™ Profile bass cones Flowport™
Description3-way vented-box system
Drive units1x ø25mm (1 in) Decoupled Carbon Dome high-frequency 1x ø130mm (5 in) Continuum cone FST midrange 2x ø130mm (5 in) Aerofoil profile bass
Frequency range43Hz and 33kHz
Frequency response48Hz - 28kHz ±3dB
Sensitivity88dB spl (2.83Vrms, 1m)
Harmonic distortion2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis) <1% 100Hz - 22kHz <0.5% 300Hz - 20kHz
Nominal impedance8Ω (minimum 3.1Ω)
Recommended amplifier power30W - 150W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
Max recommended cable impedance0.1Ω
FINISHES
Cabinet finishesGloss Black Satin White Mocha
Grille finishesBlack Grey (Satin White only)