Bowers & Wilkins
704 S2 Floorstanding Speaker
Looks can be deceiving. Despite its slim dimensions, 704 S2 has the commanding presence of a much larger speaker, thanks to advanced technologies such as a dedicated Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange.
Slim looks, big sound
With the 704, music is a revelation, with details picked out in pin-sharp detail and with exceptional realism.
Sharper detail
Carbon Dome tweeters are a brand new technology purpose-built for the 700 Series. Delivering a dramatic improvement on the aluminum double dome tweeter, they raise the breakup threshold to 47kHz, for pinpoint imaging accuracy and detail.
Truly amazing sound
Voices and instruments are delivered with purity and precision, thanks to the smooth, accurate Continuum™ cone midrange driver.
Clean and clear
The midrange drivers in these floorstanders feature decoupled design, adapted from a similar system in the 800 Series Diamond. Decoupling reduces cabinet coloration, and boosts midrange clarity.
A triumph of science
Developed using advanced computer modeling techniques, the Aerofoil™ Profile bass cone has variable thickness, providing stiffness and rigidity where it’s needed most. The result: deep and dynamic bass.
Model
704 S2
Description
3-way vented-box system
Features
Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter
Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange
Decoupled midrange
Aerofoil™ Profile bass cones
Flowport™
Drive units
1x ø25mm (1 in) Decoupled Carbon Dome high-frequency
1x ø130mm (5 in) Continuum cone FST midrange
2x ø130mm (5 in) Aerofoil profile bass
Frequency range
-6dB at 43Hz and 33kHz
Frequency response
48Hz - 28kHz ±3dB
Sensitivity
88dB spl (2.83Vrms, 1m)
Harmonic distortion
2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
<1% 100Hz - 22kHz
<0.5% 300Hz - 20kHz
Nominal impedance
8Ω (minimum 3.1Ω)
Recommended amplifier power
30W - 150W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
Dimensions
Height: 925mm (36.4 in) cabinet only 959mm (37.8 in) including plinth
Width: 165mm (6.5 in) cabinet only 252mm (9.9 in) including plinth
Depth: 255mm (10in) cabinet only 277mm (10.9 in) inc. grille and terminals 298mm (11.7 in) including plinth
Net weight
18.5kg (41 lb)
Cabinet finishes:
Gloss Black
Satin White
Rosenut
Grille finishes:
Black
Grey (Satin White only)
"They sound fabulous across the board and will reveal nuances in your favorite recordings that lesser products won’t."
- Read the full review by Techhive here.
"The floorstanding 704 is beautifully designed and has plenty of the 800 Series in its DNA"
- Read the full review by AVforum here.
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