Outstanding loudspeakers from a great legacy brand that still cares deeply about engineering excellence and sound quality.

The Signature tweaks take the largest member of the 700 S3 range and improve its already impressive resume of abilities. What results is a handsome, immaculately made speaker that delivers a taste of an 800 Series floorstander at a more terrestrial price-point.

Speakers that reveal music's emotional core, allowing you to connect with it on a deeper level.

The technological advancements of the latest S3 version of Bowers & Wilkins' well-respected 702 take this model into a new league, where it offers a good deal of the performance of the company's top-flight 800 Series Diamond at a much more affordable price. Its studio monitor-style presentation means you're not in for a cosy and cosseting musical ride, but it never strays into the 'brutally frank' school of over-analytical reproduction that sucks the joy out of listening. Instead, no matter what you play, it does the music proud.

Pairing electronics with the Bowers and Wilkins 703 S3 should be considered. The 703 S3 is crystal clear enough that if you have harsh electronics feeding it you are going to know right away. The level of detail capable with these speakers begs for something smooth, warm, and maybe even a bit dark. I would also consider some of the excellent integrated tube amps or hybrids currently on the market. Flea watt amps need not apply, but 25 watts or so would do the trick and envelope you in musical bliss.