Bowers & Wilkins 704 S3 Floorstanding Speaker

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Product Description:

The new 704 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.

Products Specifications
  • 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
  • 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
  • Sensitivity88dB spl (2.83Vrms, 1m)
  • Technical featuresDecoupled Carbon Dome tweeter
    Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange
    Decoupled midrange
    Aerofoil™ Profile bass cones
    Flowport™
  • Description3-way vented-box system

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  • Sound Advice

    • Reviewed on 22 May, 2024

      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.

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