Bowers & Wilkins – 700 Series 3-way Floorstanding Speaker w/ Tweeter on top, w/6″ midrange, three 6.5″ bass drivers (each) – Gloss black $21.00$1,224.00
Description
  • Carbon Dome Tweeter
    Pinpoint imaging accuracy and detail resulting from a Carbon Coating on our aluminum Double Dome Tweeter. The closest performance to our Diamond Dome Tweeters.
  • Solid Body Tweeter
    Milled from a solid block of aluminum, the solid body tweeter housing design creates an acoustically optimized housing for the tweeter – one that’s exceptionally inert and resistant to resonances. You’ll enjoy smooth and clear highs.
  • 6″ Continuum Midrange
    Continnum is a woven material that blends control with flexibility. The result is breathtaking clarity right where you need it most- the midrange. Hear voices, guitars and other instruments in a whole new way.
  • Aerofoil Bass Drivers
    Bass drivers need to be light, stiff and not ring like a bell. Aerofoil features incredibly light materials molded into a shape resembling an airplane wing for optimal rigidity and damping. Instead of hearing one-note bass, you’ll hear colors and textures with power and control
  • Driver Decoupling
    Decoupling places a shock-absorber between the cabinet and drivers to short circuit detail smearing distortion. The result is greater clarity and pinpoint imaging by reducing distortions that soften and blur what you hear.
  • 3- Way Design
    Drivers are optimized for their specialized roles in reproducing high frequencies, mid frequencies and low frequencies. This results in better performance for all sounds.
  • Flowport
    Reduces air turbulence for clearer bass by dimpling the flared port.
  • Magnetic grille
    Remains acoustically transparent while protecting the speaker’s components.
Additional information
Weight 65 lbs
Dimensions 14.3 × 7.9 × 42.8 in
Color

Rosenut, Gloss black

Number Of Speakers

1

Product Depth

14.3 inches

Number Of Tweeters Included

1

Number Of Woofers Included

3

Sensitivity

90 decibels

Series

700 Series 2

Tweeter Size

1 inches

Wireless Multi-Room Audio

No

Enclosure Type

Ported

Speaker Type

Floorstanding

Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor

5

Woofer Size

6.5 inches

Maximum Frequency Response

33 kilohertz

Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts

5

Impedance

8 ohms

Product Weight

65 pounds

Number of Drivers Included

5

Model Number

702 S2-GLOSS BLACK

Tweeter Material

Carbon

App Compatible

No

Number Of Midranges Included

1

High Resolution Audio

Yes

Minimum Frequency Response

28 hertz

Speaker Wire Included

No

Cable(s) Included

None

Woofer Material

Other

Product Height

42.8 inches

RMS Power

300 watts

Indoor Or Outdoor Use

Indoor

Wireless

No

Product Name

700 Series 3-way Floorstanding Speaker w/ Tweeter on top, w/6" midrange, three 6.5" bass drivers (each)

Peak Power Handling

300 watts

Brand

Bowers & Wilkins

Midrange Size

6 inches

Color Category

Black

Product Width

7.9 inches

UPC

714346329458

Reviews (50)
Ratings

4.9

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Customer Reviews (50)

  1. Rondog

    Awesome speakers—crystal clear treble and powerful bass worth every cent

  2. BobS

    All I can say is WOW!!!! Paired with ArcamSA30 will blow your mind. The sound stage is large. They fill the space with near perfect sounds. Definitely worth the investment.

    My wife says it’s like being front row center at her favorite band!!!

  3. WW84

    Great sound, top of its class. Pricey, however worth it. Since it is a larger and heavy speaker, unpacking it solo was a nail biting experience bc I did not want to f it up. The engineering side of me tells me there could be a better way to unpack such an item. Fortunately, I took my time and put down enough padding so I didn’t have any issues. If you have a second pair of hands, I highly recommend using them.

  4. BryanRoxs

    One of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life!

  5. zjjz

    These stood out in the listening room and won my ear. My next quest was to find a worthy two channel integrated amp. I spent several days listening to many models at local dealers with these same speakers – an ideal scenario! I heard Yamaha, NAD, Rotel, Marantz, Denon, Gold Note, Sim Audio and McIntosh. All manufacturers had different sound signatures and what became clear is that these speakers love power, and frankly NEED power. I quickly learned I had to find something with 200 WPC before I was happy with the stage and overall sound at low to high volumes. This surprised me based on the sensitivity rating, but it is absolutely true – to really hear these you need some serious current. After a full day of hearing offerings in the $1 – $4k price range, I decided to try Sim Audio’s Moon 700i. Mind blown. Seriously blown. These speakers came to life, literally night and day from everything else. I went from happy to jaw on the floor ecstatic! You could have told me $15,000 speakers were playing. My wife was with me, who isn’t into this stuff and you should have seen the look on her face. Even though the MOON sounded the best overall, I went with a McIntosh MA-9000 and am very happy. To summarize – if these are at the top end of your budget and you do not have an adequate power option, you may still be happy, but you will not get what is possible from these gorgeous speakers. Do yourself a favor and listen to these on a high current, two channel or mono block setup. You will be impressed. My Excellent Value rating is ONLY based on having a high-end integrated amp where these become a serious value for the money.

  6. Goco

    Third home entertainment system in last 5 years love the sound of the unit

  7. Techman

    This is the best speaker I have ever purchased. The sound is great and the quality is second to none.

  8. Smooth011

    Great quality sound and design. The Geek Squad technicians were very knowledgeable and showed interest in my concerns

  9. bnm1219

    A rare 5 star rating from me. These speakers deserve it. The sound is so clean & crisp I haven’t even bothered with the equalizer on my receiver.

  10. variable

    Extremely satisfied , very faithful reproduction of sound. Bright timbre.Best in the range

  11. Newlook

    Not only are they art but they sound amazing. Highly recommend

  12. Kingoftheworld

    These are the best speakers I’ve ever owned. I purchased these as an upgrade from the Bowers and Wilkins 603’s ( best decision ever ) . I was blown away by the deep base and clear highs associated with 702’s . It’s like I’m in the room with the band . If I close my eyes I can actually see where every band member is standing while playing their instruments. With my older albums I hear things I’ve never heard before on albums I grew up listening to in the 70’s and 80’s .

  13. John

    Best speakers I’ve owned. I would recommend these to everyone.

  14. Gary

    Very good sounding speakers. I read every review on the internet and the universal high praise for these speakers is deserved. Sat in display room at Best Buy with eyes closed listening to these and other b and w tower (and bookshelf) speakers and although they all sounded very good, these speakers when powered properly sounded great. Be advised these speakers want high power (I bought an amp to help the receiver), but you will be rewarded with great sound. The highs are delightful. The bass is strong. If you can get these speakers you will be smiling with audio pleasure.

  15. RajD

    Excellent tower speaker. Got a pair recently for my media room and couldn’t be happier.

  16. NOMAD

    Beautiful sound. I also own the 704 that are amazing as well. These 702 are just as great with the only difference is that tweeter is a step better. Different get a great receiver to run this bad boy

  17. Pfighter

    Its really a dream speaker, i don’t think there is anything like it. it might not sound. there is a 100 hour break in period, so if it sounds dull or not full let it run overnight little above listing level volume.

  18. Redrod

    Night and day difference with the top mounted tweeter. If you’re going to invest in lifetime speakers…. Spend the money and get the b&w with separate tweeter. Love it. Bought these when my definitive technology broke after 6 months and Best Buy wouldn’t honor my refund because I bought total tech a month after those speakers. Bottom line, go big or go home.

  19. Bdog

    Performs well need hi end amplifier to get best performance

  20. GreatAudioSpeakers

    I have been a longtime admirer of Bowers & Wilkins for close to 40 years. I decided to “upgrade” my home theater and 2-channel audio speakers. I listened to the various speakers at Magnolia and completely fell in love with this speakers. The tweeter placed on top offer the best separation that I have ever listened to! The bass response is awesome and not over-powering, very tight. The clarity and overall imaging from these speakers is clean, tight and you feel as though you are at a concert in the front row!

  21. MCat

    I can’t say enough about these speakers. The clarity is impressive. They are power hungry and require a good amp but it is definitely worth it. Once they broke in they sound like the artists are in your room when listening to music. They are revealing so I stick with CDs and 4K DVDs.

  22. MusicalClown

    Actually, jaw dropping …the guy next to me and I turned to each other, all we could do is smile .. he was a sound technician on tour with Stevie Wonder .me I’m just a punk but this most stunning image I have ever seen in my life

  23. Bowersandwilkins

    Great high end speakers. Worth the money over the 600 series.

  24. Fuborias

    Power hungry, best played loud. Exacting, Re-produces fine detail I was missing. Medium size tower fits nicely in more spaces. Sturdy except for the tweeter, but the design sets it apart as something special for me.

  25. Mv206

    Dream speaker. Been looking at this product for a couple of years and finally got a pair during their Labor Day sales. Worth every penny!

  26. Champ

    The geek squad did an amazing job installing my 702 Bower speakers. My system is the Bomb!!! Thanks Best Buy..

  27. Dino

    They sound great! I’m not an audio expert, but very glad I got these.

  28. Jeopcon

    This was. an indulgence but it was hard to resist with the discount Best Buy was offering- $1700 off per speaker. I’ve owned some great speakers over the years and the B&Ws rank up there with best enclosure speakers I’ve owned that don’t take up half a wall. very natural, balanced and transparent sound. I’m really enjoying them. I’d love to listen to them in comparison to the new S3 or the Diamond series to see if there’s an appreciable difference. regardless, those are out of my league price wise.

  29. AudioJunky86

    Of what best buy carries, this Brand is the zenith of quality. I wish none design center stores carried entry level diamond series though. These and the new line of 702/703 are simply amazing.

  30. Chise

    I finally step up my game buying these speakers with right amp great separation.

  31. Jefferylk0

    The sound is phenomenal but you need some overhead power to really open up the bass. I combined with a Rel T/9x sub to get down lower.

  32. Nicholas

    These speakers sound good. Got the gloss black so smudges easily occur – but that’s okay and no surprise. Got a well used, open box pair and the condition is pretty good.

  33. MoeKabir

    Worth every dollar. Best sounding speakers at the price point.

  34. Hunter

    Crisp full sound. These were great replacements for my cdm 7s.

  35. Larry

    This is a speaker that is noted for its excellent clarity and presentation of detail and it definitely comes through in those aspects. Each instrument is clearly defined. The soundstage is well presented. It disappoints in a few areas for me. Its size and design along with its glossy finish makes it dominate my room. This is obviously so subjective and it may not be even as negative for me if I had a deeper space. I did not have a choice with the finish as I bought the only available open box set. I have seen B&W speakers with real wood veneers and would likely regret my choice in the long term if I kept them. In terms of sound, I have two criticisms which became more apparent in a side by side audition with Sonus Faber speakers. The treble can be on the metallic, edgy side with some sibilance in higher notes such as female voices pronouncing the letter s and cymbal hits. Bass lacks a feeling of full extension. One could get a subwoofer to complement the speakers, but I prefer a two speaker set up. I think many others could settle in and enjoy these speakers so they earn the four stars awarded here.

  36. Vikumf

    Goosebumps worthy. Simply stunning design which gives luxurious look with its deep glossy finish.

  37. JimmyN

    great sounding speakers they sound like your in the studio only problem missing speaker grills and booklet

  38. logitechspeakers

    great speakers dont buy them if you cant power them needs at least 100 watts of power to enjoy

  39. Buzz

    Speakers came highly recommended. After listening, I can see why. Sound quality is off the chart. These speaker are fantastic.

  40. Carlos

    I had the B&W 602 s2 and boy i have to say the upgrade is worth every penny. The detached tweeter definitely makes a huge difference. Voices sound soo clean and crisp. I paired these with an SVS sb13 sub and just WOW!!! These speakers sound amazing and look amazing.

  41. Carracer

    The best speakers. Worth the money.Highly recommend!

  42. Laidoffsick

    A month after I got them, one had to be exchanged as one of the woofers came apart inside the cabinet and was making a horrible rattle. After a year, one of the tweeters quit working completely. Now after year 2+ years, the other tweeter stopped working. Best Buy no longer has them so I have to deal with warranty service and shipping at my cost. 2 dead tweeters and a woofer that came apart within the 1st month. Very, very disappointed after 2 years of ownership. I will never buy another B&W product again. They look great but Im tired of exchanging them. They are powered by an Emotiva XPA Gen3 amp pushing 250 watts peak and these speakers are rated for 300 rms. So they are not being over driven. Poor QC!

  43. Unknown

    High quality material, clean and natural sound. I can hear instruments clearly.

  44. MarkB

    the 700 series B&W speakers sound amazing, workmanship is incredible, and look so impressive! Very cool!

  45. ThomasD

    Best speakers I’ve ever heard, 100 percent recommend

  46. MarvelMovieFan

    These are fantastic speakers, the depth of the instruments and voices is incredible. I hear passages in the music I have not previously heard. I do recommend purchasing high quality cables to go with the speakers. I upgraded my speaker cables upon recommendation from my AV consultant and the change brought out even greater performance in the speakers.

  47. ASUS

    I upgraded from Definitive Technology Bp9060. When listening to the same music and watching movies, all the details that I had not heard before were revealed. I regret buying it too late, hahaha. Highly recommended!

  48. ITJIm

    Amazing speakers. The S2s are now selling for deep discounts now that the S3s are out. I purchased four 702 S2s and a pair of 705 S2s to fill in the bed layer speakers for my home theater. And they are Amazing once the system and room are tuned in. Movies sound better than a full theater. Jazz, Classical, night club, classic rock, and other music sound amazing in both 2 channel stereo, 7.1, Neural 2D and 3D, and surround Stereo settings on my Denon x4800H. I was listening to George Winston the other night and did not realize Stereo Surround was active. Integration between the 702s and 705s is that good.

    If you have a choice between the new 600 S3 floor standing speakers and an open box or floor model 702 S2 then go with the 702 S2. Match this up with a quality Integrated stereo amplifier or solid AV Receiver and you’ll have yourself a system that your friends will envy. I recommend something with either room correction, room acoustic treatments, and/or Tone controls and you’ll have yourself a fantastic system that your friends will envy.

    If you are worried about missing accessories like feet and grills then you can get them at Encompass’s website. The Accessory pack for the 683 work with the 702 S2.

  49. Strider

    Nothing to dislike..Price vs quality. With every penny. Although older generation s2 series.. it is a steal for the price I got

  50. Nonicknam365890

    Honest speakers. If your turntable, CD player and amplifier can be true to what the sound engineer and producer put on the media the B&W speakers will deliver beautifully.