Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 Signature Floorstanding Speakers - SHOWROOM MODEL

The 702 S3 Signature takes our state-of-the-art flagship 700 Series floorstanding loudspeaker and evolves it to deliver unparalleled levels of performance.

702 S3 Signature features optimised versions of our most advanced technologies – as well as new ones.

Engineered for pristine studio-quality sound at home, the 702 S3 Signature utilises upgraded midrange and low-frequency motor systems, improved capacitors, revised speaker terminals, plus a more open tweeter grille mesh, as developed for our 800 Series Signature loudspeakers.

 

 

Crafted. Honed. Perfected.

With the 700 Series, Studio Sound comes home.

 

700 Series Signature builds on that extraordinary pedigree, featuring floorstanding and stand-mount loudspeakers, plus a first-of-its-kind Signature centre channel speaker. The collection forms our most extensive Signature range yet. Optimised technologies and unique, luxurious finishes combine to deliver performance and elegance that’s a level above the best.

 

 

 

 

Upgraded crossovers

The new 700 Series Signature models use upgraded crossover designs crafted by our expert engineers. Developed using rigorous testing, Bowers & Wilkins’ engineers carefully optimise these crossovers to perfection, to maximise the loudspeakers’ performance. The 705 S3 Signature utilises an upgraded mid-bass motor system, improved capacitors and revised speaker terminals for even cleaner, refined sound.

 

Carbon Dome tweeter

Carbon Dome tweeters are purpose-built for the 700 Series. Delivering a dramatic improvement on older generations of tweeter dome technologies, they raise the breakup threshold to 47kHz, for pinpoint imaging accuracy and detail.

 

Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top

The 700 Series Signature models feature 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.

 

Biomimetic Suspension

Sometimes, making a big difference takes unconventional thinking. The transition from our famous yellow Aramid Fiber midrange cones to our Continuum cone technology resulted in a massive improvement to midrange performance. Now, we’ve turned our attention to another crucial element in a loudspeaker cone: the fabric spider.

 

The new Biomimetic Suspension revolutionises midrange cone performance by greatly reducing the unwanted air pressure and coloration that a conventional fabric spider can generate. The result? Midrange transparency you wouldn’t believe possible.

 

Continuum cone

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.

 

Decoupled Midrange assembly

The 702 S3 Signature features 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 loudspeakers’ bass drivers.

 

Aerofoil Profile bass cone

Developed using advanced computer modelling techniques, the AerofoilTM Profile bass cone has variable thickness, providing stiffness and rigidity where it’s needed most. The result is deep and dynamic bass.

 

Curved Baffle

The new 700 Series Signature models feature a curved front baffle. This allows the midrange and bass drivers to be located in individual pod-type housings that sit proud of the speaker baffle. When combined with the curvature of the structure, this new approach – derived from the 800 Series Diamond – reduces the audible impact of the cabinet, creating a cleaner, more open and more immersive sound.

 

Signature Finishes

700 Series Signature looks as beautiful as it sounds. With the choice of two luxurious finishes, Midnight Blue Metallic paint or Datuk Gloss wood veneer, each model complements exceptional performance with elegant design.

 

 

Description

3-way vented-box system

 

 

Drive Units

 

1x ø25mm (1in) Decoupled Carbon Dome high-frequency

1x ø150mm (6in) Continuum cone FST midrange

3x ø165mm (6.5in) Aerofoil Profile bass

 

Technical Features

Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter

Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top

Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange

Decoupled midrange

Aerofoil™ Profile bass cones

Flowport™

 

Frequency range

28Hz 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)

<1% 86Hz - 28kHz

<0.5% 110Hz - 20kHz

 

Nominal impedance

8Ω (minimum 3.1Ω)

 

Recommended amplifier power

30W - 300W into 8Ω on unclipped programme

 

Max. recommended cable impedance

0.1Ω

 

Dimensions

Height: 1010mm (39.8in) cabinet only; 1138mm (44.8in) including tweeter and plinth

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

Depth: 354mm (13.9in) cabinet only; 391mm (15.4in) including grille and terminals; 410mm (16.1in) including plinth

 

Net weight

87.1lb

 

Finishes

Datuk Gloss cabinet with Black grille

Midnight Blue Metallic cabinet with Black grille