Bowers & Wilkins 703 S3

These speakers excel in delivering a holographic soundstage and imaging, combined with tight and articulate bass, making them a prime choice for audiophiles and serious music lovers. Their elegant design and easy assembly add to their allure, making them as much a statement piece as a high-fidelity audio device.

The 703 S3’s distinctive 3-way, 4-driver design includes a 1" decoupled carbon dome tweeter, isolated in its compartment, the “Tweeter-on-top” as Bowers & Wilkins calls it. The build quality of the 703 S3 is luxurious, with a visually appealing design that would enhance any room’s aesthetics. The mocha wood grain finish looks great and the overall presentation of the drivers is both functional and stylish. In a 5.1 surround sound system, the 703 S3 towers shine as front channel speakers, providing an expansive and precise soundstage. Their ability to reproduce complex music and film soundtracks with clarity and detail is remarkable. The speakers maintain the scale of the soundstage with precision, faithfully reflecting the original mix and mastering of audio content. In a two-channel music setup, the 703 S3’s stand on their own by delivering a refined performance. Their fidelity dealing with various music genres and films highlights their versatility, offering a listening experience that is both engrossing and emotionally resonant.

703 S3 speakers offer a level of performance and luxury that few other speakers can match. They stand as a testament to Bowers & Wilkins’ excellence in audio engineering and design, making them a highly recommendable choice. - $5,999/pair, bowerswilkins.com