Bowers & Wilkins704 S3 FloorStanding

Bowers & Wilkins 704 S3 is a slim 3-way vented-box floorstanding loudspeaker from the 700 Series. It combines a Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter, ContinuumTM cone FSTTM midrange and dual AerofoilTM Profile bass drivers with FlowportTM bass reflex loading.

Key Features

• 3-way vented-box floorstander with FlowportTM
• 1× ø25 mm (1 in) Decoupled Carbon Dome high-frequency driver
• 1× ø130 mm (5 in) ContinuumTM cone FSTTM midrange (decoupled)
• 2× ø130 mm (5 in) AerofoilTM Profile bass drivers
• Sensitivity 88 dB (2.83 Vrms / 1 m on axis); nominal impedance 8 Ω (minimum 3.1 Ω)
• Recommended amplifier power 30 W-150 W into 8 Ω on unclipped programme

Design

The 704 S3 is a slim cabinet design intended as a more compact 700 Series floorstander than the 702/703 models, while retaining the series' Continuum midrange, Carbon Dome tweeter and Aerofoil bass cone technologies.

Specifications

Source: Bowers & Wilkins 704 S3 Information Sheet (official Europe Library PDF).

Technical specifications

Description	3-way vented-box system
Technical features	Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter; ContinuumTM cone FSTTM midrange; Decoupled midrange; AerofoilTM Profile bass cones; FlowportTM
Drive units	1× ø25 mm (1 in) Decoupled Carbon Dome HF; 1× ø130 mm (5 in) Continuum cone FST midrange; 2× ø130 mm (5 in) Aerofoil Profile bass
Frequency range	43 Hz to 33 kHz
Frequency response	48 Hz - 28 kHz (±3 dB from reference axis)
Sensitivity	88 dB (on axis at 2.83 Vrms at 1 m)
Harmonic distortion	2nd and 3rd harmonics (90 dB, 1 m on axis): <1% 100 Hz - 22 kHz; <0.5% 300 Hz - 20 kHz
Nominal impedance	8 Ω (minimum 3.1 Ω)
Recommended amplifier power	30 W - 150 W into 8 Ω on unclipped programme
Max. recommended cable impedance	0.1 Ω
Height	925 mm (36.4 in) cabinet only; 964 mm (38 in) including tweeter and plinth
Width	165 mm (6.5 in) cabinet only; 252 mm (9.9 in) including plinth
Depth	263 mm (10.4 in) cabinet only; 300 mm (11.8 in) including grille and terminals; 321 mm (12.6 in) including plinth
Net weight	20.5 kg (45.3 lbs)
Cabinet finishes	Gloss black; Satin white; Mocha; Rosenut (APAC only)
Grille	Black; Grey (Satin White only)

Datasheet

Public manufacturer PDF (link only - this does not add a downloads module):

• Bowers & Wilkins 704 S3 Information Sheet (PDF)
• Bowers & Wilkins 704 S3 product page