B&W 703 S3 Floorstanders in White

DESCRIPTION

ON SALE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2024 OR UNTIL STOCK LASTS
703 S3 Floorstanding Speakers in Satin White

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.

Room-filling realism

Its new Tweeter-on-Top configuration and the revolutionary Biomimetic Suspension in its decoupled midrange drive unit combine to raise the 703 S3 to all-new heights of performance.

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.

Upgrades and improvements on the previous model - 707 “S2”
Gains tweeter-on-top, with an anodised solid body and improved decoupling
Narrower cabinet
Curved baffle with protruding drivers
Rear-firing port
Improved plinth with M6 stainless steel spikes
Improved terminal tray
Upgraded motors, chassis and crossover
Biomimetic Suspension
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 (1in) Decoupled Carbon Dome high-frequency
1x ø150mm (6in) Continuum cone FST midrange
2x ø165mm (6.5in) Aerofoil Profile bass


Frequency range
30Hz to 33kHz


Frequency response (+/-3dB from reference axis)
46Hz – 28kHz


Sensitivity (on axis at 2.83Vrms at 1m)
90dB


Harmonic distortion
2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis)




Nominal impedance
8Ω (minimum 3.1Ω


Recommended amplifier power
30W – 200W into 8Ω on unclipped programme


Max. recommended cable impedance
0.1Ω


Cabinet Finishes
Gloss black
Satin white
Mocha
Rosenut
Grille
Black
Grey (Satin White only)
Dimensions & Weight

Height:

1010mm (39.8in) cabinet only
1117mm (44in) including tweeter and plinth

Width:

192mm (7.6in) cabinet only
290mm (11.4in) including plinth

Depth:

316mm (12.4in) cabinet only
353mm (13.9in) including grille and terminals
372mm (14.6in) including plinth

Net weight:

28.8kg (63.5lbs)