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Bowers & Wilkins 703 S3 Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Bowers & Wilkins 703 S3 Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

The new 703 S3 now features our iconic Tweeter-on-Top configuration for the first time, alongside a decoupled FST™ Continuum cone midrange driver – enhanced by the addition of our revolutionary new Biomimetic Suspension

Regular price £4,200.00 GBP
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Finish: Gloss Black

Description

Room-filling realism

Its new Tweeter-on-Top configuration and the revolutionary Biomimetic Suspension in its decoupled midrange drive unit combine to raise the 703 S3 to all-new heights of performance.

A house for high frequencies

The 700 Series features the latest generation of our iconic Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top housing. Its new, more elongated form incorporates a longer tube-loading system to produce an even more free and open sound with high frequencies. The carefully decoupled housing is milled from a single solid block of aluminium to better resist resonance.

Sharper detail

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

Technical features

  • Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter
  • Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top
  • Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange
  • Decoupled midrange
  • Aerofoil™ Profile bass cones
  • Flowport™

Description
3-way vented-box system

Drive units
1x ø25mm (1 in) Decoupled Carbon Dome high-frequency
1x ø150mm (6 in) Continuum cone FST midrange
2x ø165mm (6.5 in) Aerofoil Profile bass

Frequency range
30Hz - 33kHz

Frequency response
46Hz - 28kHz ±3dB

Harmonic distortion
2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis)
<1% 90Hz - 22kHz
<0.5% 120Hz - 20kHz

Nominal impedance
8ohms (minimum 3.1ohms)

Recommended amplifier power
30W - 200W into 8ohms on unclipped programme

Sensitivity
90dB spl (2.83Vrms, 1m)

Max recommended cable impedance
0.1ohms

Net weight
28.81kg

Dimensions
Height: 1010mm cabinet only
1117mm including tweeter and plinth
Width: 192mm cabinet only
290mm including plinth
Depth: 316mm cabinet only
353mm including grille and terminals
372mm including plinth

Awards & Reviews

Audiograde

"When hunting for a mid to high end loudspeaker I tend to ask for three things – genuine dynamics, detail retrieval with finesse beyond the level below and effortless musicality. Usually one of these attributes is enough to win many listeners over, but combining the three in the way the 703 S3 does is the golden trilogy we music lovers revel in."

RECOMMENDED AWARD | READ MORE

Hi-Fi News

"A genuine upgrade over the S2, and not a mere polish, B&W's 703 S3 is no giant as floorstanders go, but it certainly doesn't sound 'slimmed-down'."

OUTSTANDING PRODUCT AWARD | READ MORE

Sound and Vision

"these speakers are an ideal choice for those who value luxury performance."

TOP PICK AWARD | READ MORE

5 Year Warranty

The warranty period starts from the date of purchase and covers you from manufacturing defects & unexpected faults through normal use. It does NOT cover you from accidental damage, damage caused by usage outside of product specifications or expected product wear and tear.

Delivery Information

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