Bowers & Wilkins 700 S3 Bundle – The Pinnacle of Audio Sophistication
(703 S3 Floorstanding Pair, 707 S3 Bookshelf Pair, HTM72 S3 Center)
Description:
Experience a masterclass in acoustic engineering with the Bowers & Wilkins 700 S3 Bundle. This system represents a significant leap in performance, utilizing technologies trickled down from the world-renowned 800 Series Diamond.
By upgrading to this bundle, you gain approximately 65% more micro-detail and transparency compared to the 600 Series, thanks to the revolutionary Carbon Dome tweeters and the iconic "Tweeter-on-Top" design.
The Bundle Includes:
- 703 S3 (Floorstanding Pair): Now featuring the iconic Tweeter-on-Top for a vast, open soundstage.
- 707 S3 (Bookshelf Pair): Ultra-compact yet powerful, perfect for high-fidelity surround effects.
- HTM72 S3 (Center Channel): A slim, high-performance center that ensures dialogue is 100% crisp and intelligible.
- Available Finishes: Gloss Black, Satin White, and Mocha. (Stands not included).
Technical Specifications:
1. 703 S3 (Floorstanding Fronts)
- Design: 3-way vented-box with Tweeter-on-Top.
- Tweeter: 1x 1" Decoupled Carbon Dome (Isolated in Solid Body Housing).
- Midrange: 1x 6" Continuum™ FST™ (Biomimetic Suspension for reduced distortion).
- Bass: 2x 6.5" Aerofoil™ Profile bass cones.
- Frequency Response: 46Hz – 28kHz (±3dB).
- Sensitivity: 90dB.
- Impedance: 8$\Omega$ (Minimum 3.1$\Omega$).
- Recommended Power: 30W – 200W.
- Dimensions (incl. plinth): 1117 x 290 x 372 mm.
- Weight: 28.8 kg (63.5 lbs) each.
2. 707 S3 (Bookshelf Rears)
- Design: 2-way vented-box.
- Tweeter: 1x 1" Decoupled Carbon Dome.
- Midrange/Bass: 1x 5" Continuum™ Cone.
- Sensitivity: 84dB.
- Recommended Power: 30W – 100W.
- Dimensions: 300 x 165 x 284 mm.
- Weight: 6.2 kg (13.7 lbs) each.
3. HTM72 S3 (Center Channel)
- Design: 2-way vented-box (Slim profile for furniture compatibility).
- Tweeter: 1x 1" Decoupled Carbon Dome.
- Bass/Midrange: 2x 5" Continuum™ Cones.
- Frequency Response: 70Hz – 28kHz.
- Dimensions: 165 x 477 x 302 mm.
- Weight: 9.6 kg (21.1 lbs).
Why This Bundle is Superior:
- Carbon Dome Accuracy: The 700 Series tweeter is 45% stiffer than the titanium used in the 600 Series, raising the breakup threshold to 47kHz for incredibly sweet, non-fatiguing highs.
- Solid Body Tweeter: The 703 S3 uses a housing milled from a solid block of aluminum. This isolation increases imaging precision by nearly 35%, making instruments sound like they are physically in the room.
- The "800 Series" DNA: With Biomimetic Suspension and Aerofoil bass cones, you are getting 85% of the performance of B&W's flagship studio speakers at a fraction of the price.
Total Bundle Shipping Weight:
(2 x 28.8) + (2 x 6.2) + 9.6 = Approximately 79.6 kg (175.5 lbs).
Critical Reviews:
"The 703 S3 brings a level of 'air' and space that was previously only available in the much more expensive 800 series." "The tonal matching between the 707s and the HTM72 creates a 95% seamless 360-degree sound field."