HTM71 S3 Signature Centre Channel Speaker B&W’s new flagship 700 Series centre channel loudspeaker, the HTM71 S3 Signature features a Carbon Dome drive...
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| Type | Speakers |
| Tags | 700s3, B&WS3SIGNATURE, Centre, Centre Channel, Speaker |
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B&W’s new flagship 700 Series centre channel loudspeaker, the HTM71 S3 Signature features a Carbon Dome drive unit housed in a Tweeter-On-Top enclosure, making it the perfect match for its 702 S3 Signature and 705 S3 Signature counterparts. This approach allows for outstanding integration and an even more immersive listening experience across B&W’s 700 Series Signature based surround sound systems.
The HTM71 S3 Signature also features a 130mm (5”) Continuum Cone FST™ midrange driver complete with B&W’s Biomimetic Suspension – particularly important for clarity with dialogue.
The 700 Series Signature models employ a series of carefully designed and engineered upgrades designed to deliver the best possible sound and visual presentation.
Aesthetically, the Signature models are finished in lustrous Midnight Blue Metallic paint or Datuk Gloss veneer, with multiple coats of paint or lacquer to deliver a supremely rich and desirable finish. Metal component parts, such as the tweeter body, are finished in Satin Black.
Drive unit pods and tweeter grilles are trimmed with a gold colour diamond cut trim bezel while Tweeter grilles adopt the same advanced design and hole pattern found on the 801 and 805 D4 Signature models. Each unit also features new brass speaker terminal posts for a cleaner signal path along with a Signature logo above the speaker terminal plate designed to highlight its exclusivity.
The Crossover is the main area of significant audio improvement over the standard models and includes the following upgrades:
Solid Body Tweeter: The HTM71 S3 Signature features the latest generation of B&W’s iconic Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top housing. Its redesigned, more elongated form incorporates a longer tube-loading system to produce an even more free and open sound with high frequencies. The carefully decoupled housing is milled from a single solid block of aluminium to better resist resonance.
Carbon Dome Tweeters: Carbon Dome tweeters are purpose-built for the 700 Series. Delivering a dramatic improvement on the aluminium double dome tweeter, they raise the breakup threshold to 47kHz, for pinpoint imaging accuracy and detail.
Biomimetic Suspension: Sometimes, making a big difference takes unconventional thinking. The transition from B&W’s famous yellow Aramid Fibre midrange cones to the Continuum cone technology resulted in a massive improvement to midrange performance. Now, B&W have turned their attention to another crucial element in a loudspeaker cone: the fabric spider. The unique Biomimetic Suspension revolutionises midrange cone performance by greatly reducing the unwanted air pressure and coloration that a conventional fabric spider can generate. The result? Midrange transparency you wouldn’t believe possible.
Continuum™ Cone: Thanks to its composite construction, the Continuum™ cone avoids the abrupt transitions in behaviour that can impair the performance of a conventional drive unit. The result is a more open, neutral performance that delivers voices and instruments with precision and transparency.
Dedicated Midrange Assembly: The HTM71 S3 Signature has a dedicated midrange cone using key Bowers & Wilkins technologies: the Continuum cone, FST™ and Biomimetic Suspension, which together produce extraordinary levels of midrange detail that helps make understanding on-screen dialogue easier than ever.
Aerofoil™ Profile Bass Cone: Developed using advanced computer modelling techniques, the Aerofoil™ Profile bass cone has variable thickness, providing stiffness and rigidity where it’s needed most. The result: deep and dynamic bass.
About The 700 Series 3 Range
The Bowers & Wilkins 700 S3 range of loudspeakers is defined by elegance and driven by performance. Every model in the range is inspired by the recording studio and enabled by cutting-edge technologies first developed for B&W’s flagship 800 Series Diamond.
The 700 Series contains eight models: there’s a speaker to suit every home and every requirement, whether your passion is high-performance stereo, immersive home cinema or a mix of both. Every model combines slim, elegant proportions with a choice of exquisite finishes.
With the 700 Series 3, Studio Sound comes home.
Precision Sound: 700 Series uses a wealth of state-of-the-art technologies derived from B&W’s award-winning 800 Series Diamond range to provide a best-in-class audio experience.
Bring Hollywood Home: With two centre channel speakers to choose from plus the option of matching subwoofers, in-wall and in-ceiling speakers, the 700 Series performs brilliantly in any home cinema set-up.
Meaningful Design: Thanks to its svelte proportions and premium detailing – plus the option of an all new Mocha finish – the 700 Series range is both beautiful and effortlessly elegant.
Studio Sound, Your Way: This is B&W’s most extensive range: 700 Series range features floorstanding, standmount and bookshelf speakers, meaning you can get precision sound in any size of room, however you prefer to listen.
Design: Signature 3-Way Vented-Box Centre Channel Speaker
Significantly Upgraded Crossover Design
Stunning New Finishes
Decoupled Carbon Dome Tweeter
Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top
Continuum™ Cone FST Midrange
Aerofoil™ Profile Bass Cones
Flowport™
Drive Units
25mm (1”) Decoupled Carbon Dome High-Frequency Driver
130mm (5”) Continuum Cone FST Midrange
2 x 130mm (5”) Aerofoil Profile Bass Drivers
Frequency Range: 45Hz to 33kHz
Frequency Response: 50Hz - 28kHz (+/-3dB from reference axis)
Sensitivity: 89dB (on axis at 2.83Vrms at 1m)
Harmonic Distortion: 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis)
<1% 90Hz - 22kHz
<0.5% 120Hz - 20kHz
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω (minimum 3.0Ω)
Recommended Amplifier Power: 30W - 200W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
Cabinet Finishes: Midnight Blue Metallic paint or Datuk Gloss veneer both with a black grille
Width
628mm cabinet only
Height
165mm cabinet only
233mm including tweeter
Depth
318mm cabinet only
356mm including grille and terminals
Weight 17.5kg
