{"product_id":"bowers-wilkins-704-s3-floor-standing-speakers-pair","title":"Bowers \u0026 Wilkins 704 S3 Floor Standing Speakers - (Pair)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins 704 S3 floorstanding speaker introduces genuine three-way studio technology in the slimmest, most decor-friendly tower footprint within the 700 Series. Purpose-built for high-performance audio systems where floor space is at a premium, this elegant loudspeaker integrates an internal array derived from the brand’s reference laboratory monitors. Armed with a Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter mounted flush into the cabinet, a dedicated 5-inch Continuum™ FST™ midrange driver, and a dual array of Aerofoil™ Profile bass woofers, the 704 S3 proves you don't need a massive, imposing cabinet to achieve rich musical realism and striking three-dimensional space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSimcoe Audio Video Insight\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn mid-sized entertainment spaces or multi-use living zones, finding a speaker that provides full-range authoritative sound without completely taking over the physical layout can be a difficult balance. The 704 S3 answers that challenge perfectly by maintaining a cabinet profile that measures just 6.5 inches wide. Unlike ordinary slim speakers that compress or lose midband vocal detail, it utilizes a completely decoupled internal midrange housing running their signature Biomimetic Suspension. This means the mechanical energy generated by the dual 5-inch bass cones is completely isolated from the sensitive vocal frequencies. When auditioning complex acoustic pieces or listening to nuanced dialogue track layers, the sound field remains remarkably clean and free of boxy colorations, locking a lifelike center image directly in front of the listener.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for the Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins 704 S3:\u003c\/strong\u003e place these compact towers with an intentional 15-to-20-degree toe-in angle pointing directly toward your primary seating position to achieve absolute high-resolution imaging focus and maximum soundstage depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy It Wins\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Slim Enclosure Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blends into high-end architectural plans effortlessly, delivering authentic floorstanding scale from an exceptionally narrow cabinet footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoupled Carbon Dome Tweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e: Raises the high-frequency breakup threshold to a stellar 47kHz, uncovering crisp ambient air and fine transient instrumental details with flawless control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated Continuum FST Midrange\u003c\/strong\u003e: Replaces traditional cone materials with a specialized composite layout, ensuring transparent vocal rendering free from sudden breakup artifacts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike standard thin box speakers that present a wide, flat front profile to the room, the 704 S3 incorporates a subtly curved front baffle layout. This specific cabinet shape places the individual driver diaphragms inside proud, protruding pods. By removing the hard edge reflections that usually bounce across a speaker's faceplate, this design allows music to detach from the enclosure entirely. When moving from quiet acoustic transitions into sweeping multi-layered action sequences, the dual 5-inch variable-thickness Aerofoil bass drivers respond instantly without lagging or muddying the lower midband details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiomimetic Suspension Element\u003c\/strong\u003e: Replaces traditional fabric rear spiders to prevent acoustic back-pressure drag behind the midrange assembly, ensuring rapid response times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerodynamically Sculpted Flowport\u003c\/strong\u003e: Implements a dimpled rear bass-reflex port that manages high-velocity airflow smoothly, eliminating wind-chuffing distortions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolated Dual-Binding Trays\u003c\/strong\u003e: Equipped with an upgraded, low-resistance rear connection array that splits low and high-frequency paths for dedicated bi-wire or bi-amplified profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuyers Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Space-Conscious Audiophile\u003c\/strong\u003e: Listeners who want authentic three-way resolution and realistic instrumental texturing but require a slim, visually unobtrusive floorstanding format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Modern Media Room Creator\u003c\/strong\u003e: System builders looking for highly accurate left and right front anchor channels that flow easily alongside minimalist credenzas and custom media walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Upscale Lifestyle Decorator\u003c\/strong\u003e: Homeowners who want high-performance acoustic energy wrapped in an immaculate furniture-grade cabinet finish that complements refined interiors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Use Case\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntimate Listening Salons \u0026amp; Dens\u003c\/strong\u003e: Generates an incredibly detailed, cohesive musical soundstage inside small-to-medium rooms where larger cabinets would overload the space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleek Architectural Multi-Channel Surround\u003c\/strong\u003e: Works as a superb front soundstage pairing that acts with absolute speed and clarity to keep pace with modern high-resolution master recordings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat To Pair It With\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Quality Stereo Integrated Amps\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pair alongside an amplifier delivering a clean 50W to 150W of high-current power stable into low-impedance drops to ensure excellent low-end tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular Foam Port Tuning Inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e: Utilize the included two-piece foam tuning plugs inside the rear reflex port to smooth out low frequencies if the slim towers must sit close to boundary walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructural Stabilization Plinths\u003c\/strong\u003e: Always bolt on the included matching base plinths using the heavy carpet spikes or rubber decoupling pads to anchor the narrow towers firmly against floor vibrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins 704 S3 represents the ideal entry point into authentic floorstanding performance without taking up valuable floor space. If your room configuration is completely restricted to custom built-in cabinetry where floor placement isn't an option, the Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins 705 S3 standmount monitor preserves top-tier resolution within an explicit shelf-ready footprint. Conversely, if you are working inside an expansive open-concept living area or deep home theater that requires greater physical air displacement and deeper low-end drive, the step-up Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins 703 S3 introduces the isolated Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top architecture and larger 6.5-inch bass woofers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bowers \u0026 Wilkins","offers":[{"title":"Gloss Black","offer_id":48116623147229,"sku":"714346338221","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Satin White","offer_id":48116623179997,"sku":"683950296282","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Mocha","offer_id":48116623212765,"sku":"714346339426","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/files\/bowers-and-wilkins-704-s3-floor-standing-speakers-black.png?v=1783016164","url":"https:\/\/www.simcoeav.ca\/fr\/products\/bowers-wilkins-704-s3-floor-standing-speakers-pair","provider":"Simcoe Audio Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}