Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 Anniversary Speakers
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.
Size & weight
Dimensions
Height: 1010 mm (39.8 in) cabinet only 1138 mm (44.8 in) including tweeter and plinth
Width: 192 mm (7.6 in) cabinet only 290 mm (11.4 in) including plinth
Depth: 354 mm (13.9 in) cabinet only 391 mm (15.4 in) including grille and terminals 410 mm (16.1 in) including plinth
Net weight
33.46kg (73.8 lb)
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
3x ø165mm (6.5 in)
Aerofoil Profile bass
Frequency range: 28Hz to 33kHz
Frequency response: 46Hz - 28kHz ±3dB
Sensitivity: 90dB spl (2.83Vrms, 1m)
Harmonic distortion 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis) <1% 86Hz - 28kHz <0.5% 110Hz - 20kHz
Nominal impedance: 8O (minimum 3.1O)
Recommended amplifier power: 30W - 300W into 8O on unclipped programme
Max recommended cable impedance: 0.1O
Finishes
Cabinet finishes: Gloss Black Satin White Mocha
Grille finishes: Black Grey (Satin White only)