Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins CT7.3 LCRS
Best high-performance speaker for dedicated custom home theater installations.
Experience home cinema as it was meant to be heard with Bowers & Wilkins' Custom Theatre 700 Series. This passive 3-way vented box system speaker brings advanced technology and craftsmanship to your home cinema setup at a cost-effective price. It features a Nautilus™ tube-loaded tweeter, a Kevlar® brand fiber cone FST™ midrange, and a paper/Kevlar cone bass driver for exceptional sound reproduction. The Flowport™ design and magnetically attached grille contribute to its refined aesthetic and performance.
$2600.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
2034
/ 8447
#2034 in Speakers
Price vs Category Average
+78%
Above average
Peak Power Handling
50200
/ W - W
Who it's for
- Home theater enthusiasts seeking cinematic immersion and high-fidelity detail
- Action movie fans needing high-impact power and dynamic range
- Design-conscious homeowners wanting a clean, hidden speaker aesthetic
Who should skip it
- Budget-focused buyers avoiding high-end installation and component costs
- Casual listeners preferring simple, plug-and-play audio solutions
- Multipurpose room users needing versatile speakers for daily music listening
Performance breakdown
Vocal Clarity
Kevlar FST midrange drivers deliver dialogue with exceptional, lifelike precision.
Bass Impact
Dual 8-inch drivers provide deep, cinematic punch for immersive action sequences.
High Frequency Detail
Nautilus tube-loading ensures crisp, distortion-free highs at any volume level.
Installation Versatility
Designed specifically for custom cabinetry and hidden home theater setups.
Efficiency
High sensitivity rating makes it easy to drive with standard amplification.
Build Integrity
Robust wood enclosure minimizes cabinet resonance for cleaner sound reproduction.
Key Specs
Peak Power Handling
50W - 200W
Frequency Response
42Hz - 22kHz +/- 3dB
Enclosure Material
Wood
Enclosure Type
Bass Reflex (Ported)
Impedance
8 Ohms
Magnetic Shielding
No
Sensitivity
92dB spl (2.83 V/m)
Speaker Design
3-Way
Features
- Nautilus™ tube loaded tweeter for clear high frequencies
- Kevlar® brand fiber cone FST™ midrange for precise vocal reproduction
- Paper/Kevlar cone bass driver for deep, impactful bass
- Flowport™ technology for reduced port noise
- Magnetically attached grille for a clean look and easy access
- Designed for custom home theater installations
- Passive speaker requiring external amplification
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Bowers & Wilkins CT7.3 LCRS for its exceptional audio quality and robust build. Reviewers frequently highlight the speaker's ability to deliver immersive, detailed soundscapes, making it a standout choice for dedicated home theater environments. The precision and clarity across all frequencies are often noted, contributing to a truly premium listening experience. While a significant investment, users feel the superior performance justifies the cost, affirming its position as a top tier option for discerning audiophiles.
Know before you buy
No, this is a passive speaker system. You will need to connect it to an external power amplifier or an AV receiver to drive the audio.
While it is categorized as a bookshelf speaker, the CT7.3 LCRS is specifically engineered for custom home theater installations. Its design is optimized for placement within cabinetry or behind acoustically transparent screens rather than as a traditional freestanding speaker.
The speaker is rated for a power handling range of 50W to 200W into 8 ohms. We recommend an amplifier within this range to ensure you get the best dynamic performance without risking damage to the drivers.
Flowport technology uses dimpled surfaces on the port to manage air turbulence. This reduces the 'chuffing' noise often heard in ported speakers, resulting in cleaner, more controlled bass output.
No, the CT7.3 LCRS is not magnetically shielded. It should be kept at a safe distance from older CRT televisions or sensitive electronic equipment that could be affected by magnetic fields.
The FST (Fixed Suspension Transducer) midrange driver uses a unique surround design to improve cone response and minimize distortion. This results in significantly clearer, more precise vocal reproduction compared to standard midrange drivers.
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