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B&W 703 S3 Overview
It's the first time the company has utilized this tweeter-on-top technology in its entry-level floorstanding model, and it's a welcome addition to the 700 Series. Whether it's a classic ballad or a soulful jazz number, it's clear to hear that the 703 S3 is able to bring the music to life and reveal more of its emotional intent.
The 703 S3 is a speaker that's a pleasure to listen to and will appeal to anyone looking for an exceptional speaker at an affordable price. The curved front baffle makes the speakers look classy, and the solid body tweeter and new Continuum cone midrange driver do all the work to deliver the best sound at an incredible value.
B&W 703 S3 Features
The 703 S3 features B&W's solid body Tweeter-on-Top configuration that has been featured in previous 700 Series speakers. It's redesigned to make better use of two-point decoupling, and a longer enclosure helps reduce distortion and improve soundstage depth.
The new 700 Series also sees upgrades to the Continuum cone midrange driver and the FST (Fixed Suspension Transducer) bass unit. The former's new biomimetic suspension replaces the fabric woofer "spider" that can interfere with midrange performance, while Aerofoil Profile bass cone technology is said to deliver clean, low-distortion, dynamic bass output.
These improvements are accompanied by a new curved front baffle, and the drive units stand proud within pod enclosures thanks to their slimmer profiles. This design also helps to minimize the impact of the front baffle on their audio performance, as well as reducing acoustic reflections in the home.
Flowport technology is another innovation that is found across the entire 703 S3 range, aiming to ensure a more expansive and accurate sound. Flowports are located in the rear of the cabinets and fire downwards onto the integrated plinth, and Bowers says they provide a more natural and realistic sound than typical ports, by eliminating unwanted "chuffing."
This is a great design feature and is often used in conjunction with the Bass Reflex-type cabinet. It allows for more room to breathe between the cabinet and walls or bookshelves, while rubber-based feet help isolate vibrations and minimize resonance.
The new 700 Series also sees the inclusion of a new curved front baffle, which helps to create a more elegant look. The main cabinet is also narrower than its predecessor, measuring 193mm wide, which also means the drive units sit a little closer to the speaker's front baffle.
A new 30mm thick dedicated fixed plinth has been added to aid stability, and Bowers also includes M6 stainless steel spikes as well as plastic domes for mounting on carpets or hard floors. A rear bass port is on hand, too, which can be adjusted using foam plugs supplied with the speakers.
The tweeter is B&W's trademark 25mm carbon dome with a 300-micron thick carbon stiffening ring to increase the breakup threshold. The carbon is bonded to a long fluted aluminum tube that's honed from solid billet to null resonance.
B&W 703 S3 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™ |
| Max recommended cable impedance | 0.1Ω |
| Description | 3-way vented-box system |
| 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 range | 30Hz - 33kHz |
| Frequency response | 46Hz - 28kHz ±3dB |
| Sensitivity | 90dB spl (2.83Vrms, 1m) |
| 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 |
| Cabinet finishes | Gloss Black Satin White Mocha |
| Grille finishes | Black Grey (Satin White only) |
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