Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 Signature Floorstanding Speaker
Best floorstanding speaker for audiophiles seeking uncompromising clarity and immersive sound.
Experience the pinnacle of audio engineering with the Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 Signature Floorstanding Speaker. Designed for discerning listeners, it delivers unparalleled sound fidelity with exceptional clarity and depth. This speaker meticulously crafts an immersive and accurate audio experience, bringing music and movies to life. Its sophisticated design complements any high-end system, serving as both a statement piece and a sound powerhouse. Discover every nuance of your favorite recordings with this captivating audio solution.
$3950.00
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Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
2717
/ 6888
#2717 in Speakers
Price vs Category Average
+170%
Above average
Tweeter
1
/ inch Carbon Dome
Who it's for
- Audiophiles seeking absolute transparency and microscopic musical detail
- Design-conscious homeowners prioritizing high-end aesthetics and premium furniture
- Listeners craving deep, authoritative bass with precise control
Who should skip it
- Budget-focused buyers needing a more accessible entry point
- Casual listeners lacking high-end amplification and source gear
- Apartment dwellers with limited space for precise acoustic positioning
Performance breakdown
High-Frequency Clarity
Carbon Dome tweeter delivers surgical precision and exceptional treble detail.
Midrange Transparency
Continuum cone technology ensures vocals sound remarkably open and natural.
Bass Authority
Aerofoil drivers provide deep, articulate low-end punch without any muddiness.
Acoustic Imaging
Solid body tweeter housing creates a wide, pinpoint-accurate soundstage.
Build Quality
Premium materials and rigid cabinet construction minimize unwanted resonance.
Room Filling Capability
Powerful driver array effortlessly drives sound into even the largest spaces.
Key Specs
Tweeter
1 inch Carbon Dome
Midrange Driver
6 inch Continuum Cone
Woofers
Three 6.5 inch Aerofoil Profile Cone
Cabinet
Narrower with curved baffle
Port
Downward-firing
Plinth
Improved with 1.2 inch metal legs and M10 spikes
Tweeter Housing
Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top with improved decoupling
Suspension
Biomimetic Suspension
Features
- State-of-the-art floorstanding speaker defining new standards in its class.
- Astonishing clarity in vocals and treble thanks to dedicated Continuum midrange driver and Carbon Dome tweeter.
- Profoundly deep and articulate bass from new downward-firing port and trio of Aerofoil Profile bass cones.
- Innovative Biomimetic Suspension revolutionizes midrange performance by reducing unwanted air pressure and coloration.
- Solid Body Tweeter Housing milled from a single block of aluminum for superior acoustic performance and resonance resistance.
- Carbon Dome tweeters engineered for the 700 Series, raising the breakup threshold for pinpoint imaging accuracy.
- Continuum Cone midrange driver offers a more open, neutral performance with precision and transparency.
- Designed to fill even the largest rooms with full-blooded, realistic sound.
- Exceptional sound fidelity for immersive audio
- Sophisticated design complements high-end systems
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 Signature speakers for their exceptional sound quality and exquisite design. Listeners frequently highlight the speaker's ability to deliver a remarkably detailed and immersive audio experience, characterized by clarity and depth across all frequencies. The build quality and aesthetic appeal are also recurring themes, with many appreciating the premium materials and sophisticated finish that elevate any listening space. This combination of superb acoustic performance and elegant craftsmanship defines the product's appeal.
Know before you buy
The Signature edition features upgraded internal components, refined crossover designs, and exclusive finishes that elevate both the acoustic performance and the aesthetic presence of the speaker compared to the standard model.
Yes, these are high-performance floorstanding speakers that benefit from a high-quality, robust amplifier. To fully realize the clarity and bass control they are capable of, you should pair them with an amplifier that can deliver clean, stable power.
The downward-firing port makes the speaker less sensitive to its proximity to rear walls compared to rear-ported designs. However, because they are full-range floorstanders, they still require enough breathing room to prevent the bass from becoming muddy or overwhelming.
By isolating the tweeter in its own solid aluminum housing, the design minimizes vibrations and diffraction from the main cabinet. This results in a more open, spacious soundstage and significantly improved imaging accuracy.
Absolutely. With three 6.5-inch Aerofoil bass cones and a dedicated midrange driver, these speakers are specifically engineered to fill large spaces with full-bodied, realistic sound without losing detail.
The Biomimetic Suspension replaces the traditional fabric spider in the midrange driver with a more advanced structure. This reduces unwanted air pressure and coloration, allowing the midrange to sound significantly more transparent and neutral.
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