Description:
General Description
The BOWERS & WILKINS 702 S3 Signature Brown is a reference passive floorstanding speaker belonging to the 700 Series Signature line. The "Brown" designation corresponds to the elegant official Datuk Gloss finish, a brown-toned wood, complemented by a black grille. This version takes the architecture of the 702 S3 as a base and elevates it through a selection of exclusive Signature components and adjustments, aimed at achieving a music and home theater presentation with greater transparency, control, and refinement.
Its 3-way vented system uses five specialized transducers. The 25 mm decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter is mounted in the signature Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top housing and uses a more open grille mesh, developed for the 800 Series Signature models. The midrange is reproduced by a 150 mm decoupled Continuum FST driver, while three 165 mm Aerofoil Profile woofers provide extension and authority in the low frequencies. The Flowport completes the design to favor deep and dynamic bass reproduction.
Signature engineering incorporates upgraded motor systems for the midrange and bass, optimized capacitors, and revised speaker terminals. With a 90 dB sensitivity, 8-ohm nominal impedance, and a recommended amplification of 30 to 300 W per channel, the 702 S3 Signature is well-suited for high-level stereo systems, separate amplification, and premium home theater setups. Its frequency response of 46 Hz to 28 kHz within ±3 dB and its frequency range down to 28 Hz at -6 dB allow for a wide and compelling reproduction. As a passive speaker, it requires an external compatible amplifier or receiver.
Technical Specifications
| PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model | 702 S3 Signature |
| Series | 700 Series Signature |
| Type | High-performance passive floorstanding speaker |
| Acoustic configuration | 3-way system with vented cabinet |
| Finish of this version | Datuk Gloss / Brown |
| TRANSDUCERS | |
| Tweeter | 1x 25 mm (1") decoupled Carbon Dome, high frequency |
| Tweeter mounting | Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top |
| Tweeter grille | More open design, developed for 800 Series Signature speakers |
| Midrange driver | 1x 150 mm (6") decoupled Continuum™ FST™ |
| Bass drivers | 3x 165 mm (6.5") Aerofoil™ Profile |
| Total transducers | 5 |
| SIGNATURE TECHNOLOGIES AND IMPROVEMENTS | |
| Continuum™ FST™ midrange | Dedicated driver for precise reproduction of the midrange band |
| Midrange decoupling | Yes; limits interference derived from the operation of the bass drivers |
| Bass cones | Aerofoil™ Profile |
| Bass port | Flowport™ |
| Motor systems | Upgraded for the midrange and low-frequency sections |
| Capacitors | Upgraded in the Signature version |
| Speaker terminals | Revised in the Signature version |
| ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE | |
| Frequency range | 28 Hz - 33 kHz (-6 dB) |
| Frequency response | 46 Hz - 28 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB SPL (2.83 Vrms, 1 m) |
| 2nd and 3rd harmonic distortion | <1 % from 86 Hz to 28 kHz; <0.5 % from 110 Hz to 20 kHz, at 90 dB and 1 m on-axis |
| ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS | |
| Nominal impedance | 8 ohms |
| Minimum impedance | 3.1 ohms |
| Recommended amplification power | 30 - 300 W per channel into 8 ohms, unclipped program |
| Max. recommended cable impedance | 0.1 ohm |
| Integrated amplification | No; requires an external compatible amplifier or receiver |
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT PER SPEAKER | |
| Cabinet height | 1010 mm (39.8") |
| Total height | 1138 mm (44.8"), including tweeter and plinth |
| Cabinet width | 192 mm (7.6") |
| Total width | 290 mm (11.4"), including plinth |
| Cabinet depth | 354 mm (13.9") |
| Depth with grille and terminals | 391 mm (15.4") |
| Total depth | 410 mm (16.1"), including plinth |
| Net weight | 35.26 kg (77.7 lb) |
| FINISHES AND PRESENTATION | |
| Available cabinet finishes | Datuk Gloss and Midnight Blue Metallic |
| Grille finish | Black |
| Official sales configuration | Pair of speakers |
| Sale | Per pair |
Ideal for
The BOWERS & WILKINS 702 S3 Signature Brown is ideal for audiophiles looking for a Signature floorstanding speaker capable of filling large rooms and reproducing complex musical passages with scale, detail, and authority. It is an outstanding choice for reference stereo systems, setups with high-power integrated amplification, preamplifier and monoblock or stereo power stages, and high-performance premium home theater systems. Its three 6.5-inch Aerofoil woofers, frequency range reaching 28 Hz at -6 dB, and 90 dB sensitivity make it particularly suitable for users who desire deep bass and a wide soundstage without necessarily relying on a subwoofer. The brown-toned Datuk Gloss finish is ideal for listening rooms and exclusive residential projects that seek to integrate high-level technology with a warm and refined aesthetic.