Bowers & Wilkins 704 S2 Floorstanding Speakers
Looks can be deceiving. Despite its slim dimensions, the 704 S2 has the commanding presence of a much larger speaker, thanks to advanced technologies such as a dedicated Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange.
Carbon Dome™ tweeter
Carbon Dome™ tweeters are a brand new technology purpose-built for the 700 Series. Delivering a dramatic improvement on the aluminium double-dome tweeter, they raise the breakup threshold to 47kHz, for pinpoint imaging accuracy and detail.
Continuum™ Cone
First introduced with the 800 Series Diamond, the Continuum™ cone represents the biggest step-change in midrange performance since Kevlar®. Its woven, coated material provides highly controlled break-up, resulting in a more open, neutral midrange.
Decoupled midrange
The midrange driver in the floor-standers feature a decoupled design, adapted from a similar system in the 800 Series Diamond. Decoupling reduces cabinet colouration, and boosts midrange clarity.
Aerofoil™ Profile bass cone
Developed using advanced computer modeling techniques, the Aerofoil™ Profile bass cone has a variable thickness, providing stiffness and rigidity where it’s needed most. The result: deep and dynamic bass.
| SPEAKER SPECS |
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| Type |
Floorstanding |
| Frequency Response |
48Hz - 28kHz ±3dB |
| Amplifier Requirements |
30W - 150W into 8O on unclipped programme |
| Sensitivity |
88dB spl (2.83Vrms, 1m) |
| Nominal Impedance |
8 Ohm (3.1 min) |
| GENERAL |
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| Finish |
Black, White, Rosenut |
| Product dimensions (mm) |
925 x 165 x 255 (cabinet only) |
| Weight |
18.5 |
What Hi-Fi
The 704 S2s may be slim, but they deliver a bold, generously scaled sound that seems out of kilter with their physical form. Those twin bass drivers dig deep and give the presentation a pleasing degree of solidity and authority.