The 704 S3 is the slimmest loudspeaker from Bowers & Wilkins, yet they still pack a mighty punch. Perfect for superlative sound in smaller spaces, the Twin Aerofoil Profile bass drivers ensure ample extension & scale. And like every three-way speaker in the 700 S3 range, the Bowers & Wilkins 704 has a dedicated midrange cone that utilises four key technologies : Continuum, Biomimetic Suspension, FST and midrange decoupling.

The slimmest floor-standing loudspeaker Bowers & Wilkins makes, 704 S3 still packs a mighty punch. Its twin Aerofoil Profile bass drivers ensure ample extension and scale, while its decoupled Continuum cone FST™ driver delivers crystal clear midrange performance.

At a Glance

Model: Bowers & Wilkins 704 S3
Type: Slim 3-way floorstanding speakers with Continuum FST midrange
Sold as: Pair (price is per pair)
Available Finishes: Gloss Black, Satin White, Mocha, Rosenut
Decoupled Carbon Dome Tweeter
Continuum™ Cone FST Midrange
Decoupled Midrange
Aerofoil™ Profile Bass Cones
Flowport™

A house for high frequencies

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

Truly amazing sound

Thanks to its composite construction, the Continuum™ cone avoids the abrupt transitions in behavior 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.

Clean and clear

Every three-way loudspeaker in the new 700 Series has 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 loudspeaker’s bass drivers.

A triumph of science

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

Size & weight
Net weight	20.53kg
Dimensions	Height: 925 mm cabinet only 964 mm including plinth Width: 165 mm cabinet only 252 mm including plinth Depth: 263 mm cabinet only 300 mm including grille and terminals 321 mm including plinth
Technical details
Drive units	1x ø25mm (1 in) Decoupled Carbon Dome high-frequency 1x ø130mm (5 in) Continuum cone FST midrange 2x ø130mm (5 in) Aerofoil profile bass
Frequency range	43Hz and 33kHz
Frequency response	48Hz - 28kHz ±3dB
Harmonic distortion	2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis) <1% 100Hz - 22kHz <0.5% 300Hz - 20kHz
Nominal impedance	8Ω (minimum 3.1Ω)
Recommended amplifier power	30W - 150W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
Max recommended cable impedance	0.1Ω
Sensitivity	88dB spl (2.83Vrms, 1m)
Technical features	Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange Decoupled midrange Aerofoil™ Profile bass cones Flowport™
Description	3-way vented-box system

Key Specifications

Bass reflex 3-way floor-standing speakers : rear ported
1 x 130mm Continuum cone FST midrange / 2 x 130mm Aerofoil Profile bass drivers / 1 x 25mm Decoupled Carbon dome tweeter
48Hz-28kHz / 8 Ω nominal (3.1 Ω minimum) / 88dB / 30-150W power handling – 252 x 964 x 321mm (W/H/D) Incl Plinth