Description:
General Description
The BOWERS & WILKINS 704 S3 Mocha is a high-performance passive floor-standing speaker from the 700 Series. Its slender design allows it to integrate more easily into rooms and residential spaces without sacrificing the sonic scale characteristic of a floor-standing system. The 3-way configuration precisely separates high-frequency, midrange, and bass tasks using four dedicated transducers, while the Mocha finish brings a warm and sophisticated presence to high-fidelity stereo and home theater systems.
For high frequencies, it incorporates a 25 mm decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter, designed to reach a breakup threshold of 47 kHz and maintain a precise image with great detail. The midrange is handled by a 130 mm decoupled Continuum FST driver, which also employs Biomimetic Suspension to reduce interference from the bass. The low section utilizes two 130 mm Aerofoil Profile woofers: their variable thickness profile provides rigidity where it is most needed to develop deep, dynamic, and controlled bass.
The 704 S3 uses a 3-way vented enclosure with a Flowport to extend low-frequency response. It offers a frequency response of 48 Hz to 28 kHz within ±3 dB, 88 dB sensitivity, and a nominal impedance of 8 ohms, with a minimum of 3.1 ohms. Bowers & Wilkins recommends using an external amplifier or receiver of 30 to 150 W per channel at 8 ohms into unclipped program material. Its compact height, combined with the plinth, facilitates proper listening positioning in music, streaming, and home theater systems.
Technical Specifications
| PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model | 704 S3 |
| Series | 700 Series |
| Type | High-performance passive floor-standing speaker |
| Acoustic configuration | 3-way vented-box system |
| Finish of this version | Mocha |
| TRANSDUCERS | |
| Tweeter | 1x 25 mm (1") decoupled Carbon Dome, high frequency |
| Carbon Dome breakup threshold | 47 kHz |
| Midrange driver | 1x 130 mm (5") decoupled Continuum™ FST™ |
| Bass drivers | 2x 130 mm (5") Aerofoil™ Profile |
| Total transducers | 4 |
| ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGIES | |
| Continuum™ midrange | Composite cone designed for open, neutral, and transparent reproduction |
| FST™ | Technology applied to the dedicated midrange driver |
| Biomimetic Suspension | Yes; integrated into the midrange driver |
| Midrange decoupling | Yes; reduces interference from bass driver operation |
| Bass cones | Variable thickness Aerofoil™ Profile |
| Bass port | Flowport™ |
| ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE | |
| Frequency range | 43 Hz - 33 kHz |
| Frequency response | 48 Hz - 28 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB SPL (2.83 Vrms, 1 m, on axis) |
| 2nd and 3rd harmonic distortion | <1 % from 100 Hz to 22 kHz; <0.5 % from 300 Hz to 20 kHz, at 90 dB and 1 m on axis |
| ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS | |
| Nominal impedance | 8 ohms |
| Minimum impedance | 3.1 ohms |
| Recommended amplifier power | 30 - 150 W per channel into 8 ohms, on unclipped program |
| Recommended maximum cable impedance | 0.1 ohms |
| Integrated amplification | No; requires compatible external amplifier or receiver |
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT PER SPEAKER | |
| Cabinet height | 925 mm (36.4") |
| Total height | 964 mm (38.0"), including tweeter and plinth |
| Cabinet width | 165 mm (6.5") |
| Total width | 252 mm (9.9"), including plinth |
| Cabinet depth | 263 mm (10.4") |
| Depth with grille and terminals | 300 mm (11.8") |
| Total depth | 321 mm (12.6"), including plinth |
| Net weight | 20.53 kg |
| FINISHES AND PRESENTATION | |
| Available cabinet finishes | Gloss Black, Satin White, Mocha and Rosenut (APAC only) |
| Grille finish | Black; grey only for Satin White |
| Official sales configuration | Pair of speakers |
| Sale | Per pair |
Ideal for
The BOWERS & WILKINS 704 S3 Mocha is ideal for audiophiles and cinema enthusiasts seeking a stylized tower solution, but with a complete 3-way architecture and dedicated drivers for each frequency range. It is an excellent choice for hi-fi stereo systems, 2.1 setups, streaming systems with an integrated amplifier, and high-end home theater. Due to its bass response, dual Aerofoil woofer, and recommended power of up to 150 W per channel, it is especially well-suited for small and medium-sized rooms where a wide sonic presence is required without resorting to bulky tower cabinets. The Mocha finish is appropriate for listening rooms, contemporary residential spaces, and decor with warm tones or wooden furniture.