Specifications
Speaker TypeCenter channelRMS Power200 wattsWirelessNo
Key Specs
Speaker TypeCenter channelRMS Power200 wattsWirelessNo
General
Product Name700 Series 3 Center Channel with 1" Tweeter On Top and Two 6.5" Bass Drivers (Each)BrandBowers & WilkinsModel NumberHTM71S3WhiteColorWhiteColor CategoryWhite
Audio
Speaker TypeCenter channelEnclosure TypePortedRMS Power200 wattsImpedance8 ohmsMinimum Frequency Response45 hertzMaximum Frequency Response33 kilohertzSensitivity89 decibelsTweeter TypeDomeMidrange TypeConeWoofer TypeConeNumber Of Speakers1Number Of Tweeters Included1Tweeter Size1 inchesNumber Of Midranges Included1Midrange Size5 inchesNumber of Drivers Included4Number Of Woofers Included2Woofer Size5 inches
Connectivity
WirelessNoWireless Multi-Room AudioNo
Feature
Indoor Or Outdoor UseIndoor
Dimension
Product Height9.17 inchesProduct Width14.02 inchesProduct Depth24.72 inchesProduct Weight38.48 pounds
Included
Speaker Wire IncludedNo
Certifications Listings & Approvals
ENERGY STAR CertifiedNo
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts5 yearsManufacturer's Warranty - Labor5 years
Other
UPC714346339549
Our flagship centre-channel loudspeaker, the HTM71 S3 features a Carbon Dome drive unit housed in a Tweeter-On-Top enclosure, making it the perfect match for its 705 S3, 703 S3 and 702 S3 stablemates. This approach allows for outstanding integration and an even-more-immersive listening experience across our premium 700 Series-based surround sound systems. The HTM71 S3 also features a 5” Continuum Cone FST midrange driver complete with our Biomimetic Suspension– particularly important for clarity with dialogue. Twin aerofoil profile bass drivers provide create a rock-solid foundation for dynamic performance.
Carbon Dome Tweeter
Carbon Dome tweeters deliver a dramatic improvementon the aluminium double dome tweeter, raising the breakup threshold to 47kHz, for pinpoint imaging accuracy and detail. The closest performance to our Diamond Dome Tweeters.
Solid Body Tweeter
Our redesigned Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top housing. A more elongated form incorporates a longer tubeloading system to produce an even more free and open sound. The decoupled housing is milled from a single solid block of aluminium to better resist resonance.
Continuum Cone
Continuum is a woven composite that blends control with flexibility. The result is breathtaking clarity. Hear voices, guitars and bass instruments with precision and transparency.
Biomimetic Suspension
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.
Aerofoil Bass
Advanced computer modeling carbon fiber and a syntactic core are used to produce a cone with maximum stiffness where it’s needed most. This optimised shape means the cone displays pistonic behaviour further up the audible range, producing precise, controlled and utterly lifelike bass.
Finishes
This model is available in Gloss Black, Mocha and Satin White.
Magnetic Grills
Each model includes magnetic speaker grills.
What's Included
Loudspeaker
Grille
Literature Pack
Foam Plug
Self-adhesive Rubber Feet
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- A: AnswerHi Victoria, We increased the midrange driver from 4" to 5" and reduced the bass drivers to 5". This allowed us to place the tweeter on top in milled aluminum enclosure, which improved the sense of height and clarity you hear when listening to voices. The increased size of the midrange driver offset the smaller bass drivers. We believe that the net improvement over the HTM71S2 is quite noticeable and encourage you to have a listen.
Answered by Bowers & Wilkins Team
Q: QuestionIs the HTM71 S3 voice matched with the 705 S2 bookshelves?(1 answer)
A: AnswerHello, They are different series and the S3 will be upgraded slightly from the S2 version of the center channel but these speakers will mesh together very well and you will have a good experience with them together.Answered by Bowers & Wilkins Team
Q: QuestionCan I use this as a center speaker for my karaoke system? Will it break down?(0 answers)
Asked by ty
- A: AnswerIt will be arriving on Thursday. I am unsure if I should just automatically return it without opening it up, but to be honest, I am pretty let down by the fact that it does not have 6 1/2 bass drivers. I only ever start feeling impressed with that bass size and typically find the 5 inch bass drivers to be underwhelming and also only ever commonly found in the smaller variations of a speakers' lineup. May I ask, why did you all opt for 5s in your "premier" 700 series this time around? Should I "definitely" consider opening it and possibly even keeping it?
Answered by Chris
Bowers & Wilkins - 700 Series 3 Center Channel with 1" Tweeter On Top and Two 6.5" Bass Drivers (Each) - White
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Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 16 reviews
5.0Rating by feature
- 4.5Value
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- 4.9Quality
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
- 4.9Ease of Use
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
2 expert reviews
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
center speaker with separated tweeter cone
balances out my system perfectly i get announcers for games that I watch thru this while the other speakers thump with the crowd and added sound effects. I love it stand out white really lites up the room to
Posted by EdaB
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
B&W live it
I didn’t think it was gonna make a big difference, but I upgraded my center channel to this one and my old one is a Bowers & Wilkins and I gotta tell you this one is much much better. I highly recommend it.
Posted by Joe750
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great center channel speaker
This is an excellent center channel speaker. The sound is true B&W.
Posted by rtfmid10t
