The Bowers & Wilkins 703 S3 has undergone a major upgrade over the previous S2 version with improved aesthetics and a massive step up in sonic performance. The 703 S3 now features B&W’s 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.
Bowers & Wilkins 703 S3 Features and Specifications:
Improvements over 703 “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)
- <1% 90Hz – 22kHz
- <0.5% 120Hz – 20kHz
Nominal impedance
- 8Ω (minimum 3.1Ω
Recommended amplifier power
- 30W – 200W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
Max. recommended cable impedance
- 0.1Ω
Dimensions
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)
Finishes Cabinet:
- Gloss black
- Satin white
- Mocha
- Rosenut
Grille:
- Black
- Grey (Satin White only)
