Bowers & Wilkins 705 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.
*Please note that the stands showing in photos are not included. (B&W FS-700 S3 Stands)
Specifications
Size & weight
Dimensions
Height: 345mm (13.6 in) cabinet only 413mm (16.3 in) including tweeter
Width: 192mm (7.6 in) cabinet only
Depth: 297mm (11.7 in) cabinet only 337mm (13.3 in) including grille and terminals
Net weight: 9.58kg (21.1 lb)
Technical details
Technical features: Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top Continuum™ cone bass / midrange Flowport™
Max recommended cable impedance: 0.1O
Description: 2-way vented-box system
Drive units 1x ø25mm (1 in) Decoupled Carbon Dome high-frequency
1x ø165mm (6.5 in) Continuum cone bass / midrange
Frequency range: 45Hz and 33kHz
Frequency response: 50Hz - 28kHz ±3dB
Sensitivity: 88dB spl (2.83Vrms, 1m)
Harmonic distortion: 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis) <1% 100Hz - 22kHz <0.5% 150Hz - 20kHz
Nominal impedance: 8O (minimum 3.7O)
Recommended amplifier power: 30W - 120W into 8O on unclipped programme
Finishes
Cabinet finishes: Gloss Black Satin White Mocha
Grille finishes: Black Grey (Satin White only)