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Review
B&W 703 loudspeaker
SET-UP
0.8-1m
0.8-1m
2-3m
1-1.5m
3-4m
POSITIONING
MEASURED PERFORMANCE
SYSTEM MATCHING
50
Detail
1-1.5m
Q
Idmen
Alloy dome
tweeter is
mounted
externally,
coming with
its own loading
tube and grille
165mm FST
(surroundless)
Kevlar cone
midrange driver
2x 165mm
paper/Kevlar
cone/dome
bass drivers
'Flowport'
reflex port
23cm
The Moon
The Carnival
VERDICT
SOUND
>>
91%
EASE OF DRIVE
>>
BUILD
>>
95%
VALUE
>>
88%
CONCLUSION
Classy floorstander with very advanced drivers delivers superb
imaging and exceptional dynamic range, with a very expressive
midband and fast, clean bass, though its bright top end can
become aggressive when played loud.
OVERALL SCORE
Enclosure slightly
narrower at rear
than front
Twin terminals
set nice and low,
for bi-wiring/
amping
Solid base
provides
secure spike
accommodation
Dub Side Of
HFC
Paul Messenger
R
PRO
Classy floorstander has
artfully shaped enclosure and
very advanced drive units.
66%
Superb imaging and an
exceptional dynamic range,
with expressive midband, and
fast, clean and deep bass.
S
CON
Sound is dry, cool and a touch
thin – the top end a mite
strong, giving a character
which can become aggressive.
89%
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