704 S3
Overview
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.
Specification
Technical features Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter
Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange
Decoupled midrange
Aerofoil™ Profile bass cones
Flowport™
Description 3-way vented-box system
Drive units 1x ø25mm (1in) Decoupled Carbon Dome high-frequency
1x ø130mm (5in) Continuum cone FST midrange
2x ø130mm (5in) Aerofoil profile bass
Frequency range
43Hz to 33kHz
Frequency response (+/-3dB from reference axis)
48Hz - 28kHz
Sensitivity (on axis at 2.83Vrms at 1m)
88dB
Harmonic distortion 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis)
<1% 100Hz - 22kHz
<0.5% 300Hz - 20kHz
Nominal impedance 8Ω (minimum 3.1Ω)
Recommended amplifier power
30W - 150W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
Max. recommended cable impedance
0.1Ω
Dimensions
Height:
925mm (36.4in) cabinet only
964mm (38in) including tweeter and plinth
Width:
165mm (6.5in) cabinet only
252mm (9.9in) including plinth
Depth:
263mm (10.4in) cabinet only
300mm (11.8in) including grille and terminals
321mm (12.6in) including plinth
Net weight 20.5kg (45.3lbs)
Finishes
Cabinet:
Gloss black
Satin white
Mocha
Rosenut (APAC only)
Grille:
Black
Grey (Satin White only)
