The Bowers & Wilkins HTM72 S3 is the compact centre channel option in the latest 700 Series. It features a Carbon dome tweeter and twin Continuum cone midrange / bass drivers. It's the perfect partner for a more compact cinema system that still packs a punch.

HTM72 S3 is the more compact centre-channel speaker in the new 700 Series. It features a Carbon Dome tweeter and twin Continuum cone Mid/Bass drivers. It’s the perfect partner for a home theatre system based around the 704 S3, 706 S3 or 707 S3.

At a Glance

Model: Bowers & Wilkins HTM72 S3
Type: Compact 700 Series centre channel speaker
Sold as: Each (price is per unit)
Available Finishes: Gloss Black, Satin White, Mocha, Rosenut
Decoupled Carbon Dome Tweeter
Continuum™ Cone Bass / Midrange
Flowport™

Sharper detail

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.

Size & weight
Net weight	9.66kg (21.3 lb)
Dimensions	Height: 165 mm (6.5 in) cabinet only Width: 477 mm (18.8 in) Cabinet only Depth: 266 mm (10.5 in) Cabinet only 302 mm (11.9 in) including grille and terminals
Technical details
Drive units	1x ø25mm (1 in) Decoupled Carbon Dome high-frequency 2x ø130mm (5 in) Continuum cone bass / midrange
Frequency range	48Hz - 33kHz
Frequency response	70Hz - 28kHz ±3dB
Harmonic distortion	2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis) <1% 100Hz - 22kHz <0.5% 200Hz - 22kHz
Nominal impedance	8Ω (minimum 4.3Ω)
Recommended amplifier power	30W - 120W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
Sensitivity	87dB spl (on axis at 2.83Vrms at 1m)
Technical features	Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter Continuum™ cone bass / midrange Flowport™
Description	2-way vented-box system
Max recommended cable impedance	0.1Ω

Key Specifications

2-Way vented centre speaker : rear ported
2 x 130mm Continuum cone mid / bass. 1 x 25mm Decoupled Carbon dome tweeter
70Hz -28kHz / 8 Ω nominal (4.3 Ω minimum) / 87dB / 30-120W power handling – 477 x 165 x 302mm (W/H/D)