B&W 703S3 (Gloss Black)
Floor-standing speaker
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
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.
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.
Specifications
Dimensions | Height: 1010mm cabinet only 1117mm including tweeter and plinth Width: 192mm cabinet only 290mm including plinth Depth: 316mm cabinet only 353mm including grille and terminals 372mm including plinth |
Net weight | 28.81kg |
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 |
Frequency range | 30Hz - 33kHz |
Sensitivity | 90dB spl (2.83Vrms, 1m) |
Nominal impedance | 8Ω (minimum 3.1Ω) |
Max recommended cable impedance | 0.1Ω |
Drive units | 1x ø25mm (1 in) Decoupled Carbon Dome high-frequency 1x ø150mm (6 in) Continuum cone FST midrange 2x ø165mm (6.5 in) Aerofoil Profile bass |
Frequency response | 46Hz - 28kHz ±3dB |
Harmonic distortion | 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis) <1% 90Hz - 22kHz <0.5% 120Hz - 20kHz |
Recommended amplifier power | 30W - 200W into 8Ω on unclipped programme |