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 – and twin Aerofoil Profile
bass drivers.
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.
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.
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.
Specifications
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Size & weight
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 |
Net weight |
28.81kg |
Technical details
Technical features |
Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange Decoupled midrange Aerofoil™ Profile bass cones Flowport™ |
Max recommended cable impedance |
0.1Ω |
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 |
Sensitivity |
90dB spl (2.83Vrms, 1m) |
Harmonic distortion |
2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis) <1% 90Hz - 22kHz <0.5% 120Hz - 20kHz
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Nominal impedance |
8Ω (minimum 3.1Ω) |
Recommended amplifier power |
30W - 200W into 8Ω on unclipped programme |