Floorstanding loudspeakers — B&W (Bowers & Wilkins) 704 S3

The 704 S3 is a slim tower in the 700 Series by Bowers & Wilkins. The 700 Series brings the company's engineering to a more accessible tier, with driver technology drawn from the higher ranges, and sits below the 800 Series Diamond. The 704 S3 combines a moderate amplifier requirement with a wide bandwidth.

Key specs that matter

Its quoted response covers 48 Hz to 28 000 Hz. Sensitivity is 88 dB, nominal impedance is 8 ohms, and amplifiers between 30 W and 150 W are recommended. The cabinet measures 96.4 x 25.2 x 32.1 cm and weighs 20.53 kg, which keeps it moderately sized for a floorstander.

Pairing

An 8 ohm load and average sensitivity make the 704 S3 easy to drive, so an integrated amplifier of modest or middling output will do.

Alternatives

Within the 700 Series, the 703 S3 is a further floorstanding option from Bowers & Wilkins.