Introducing the 705 Signature & 702 Signature loudspeakers.
This month sees the announcement of two new Signature loudspeakers from Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) – the stand-mount 705 Signature and floor-standing 702 Signature.
These new signature models share a common philosophy; just like previous Signatures, the new loudspeakers are carefully upgraded, lavishly finished, and represent the apex of current Bowers & Wilkins design, engineering and manufacturing processes.
A huge amount of care and attention has been paid to improving their acoustic performance via an upgraded crossover design, and also to carefully crafting the luxurious new cabinet finish.
Capacitor & heatsink upgrades
Both signature models now feature specially treated and upgraded bypass capacitors (sourced from Mundorf), larger heatsinking and, in the case of the 702, an upgraded LF capacitor on the bass section of the crossover.
In tandem with the immense benefits both models enjoy as a result of their trademark tweeter-on-top configuration, these upgrades improve the already-remarkable resolution, openness and spatial retrieval on offer, lending them an even-more polished, refined and involving sound.
New ebony veneer – Datuk Gloss
Keeping up with established Signature practices, the 705 and 702 Signature also boast a stunning new Datuk Gloss ebony-coloured veneer with a distinctive, beautiful grain.
This custom-designed finish combines the beauty of exotic real-wood veneers with the environmental benefits of a sustainably sourced supply, in this case from specialist Italian wood company, Alpi.
Each pair of speakers is unique, with no two models sharing the same grain pattern or figuring. Bowers & Wilkins adds to Alpi’s painstaking workmanship by applying nine coats of finish – including primer, base coat and lacquer – to create a deep, lustrous appearance.
To further accentuate and highlight the quality of finish on each model, both Signature speakers have bright metal trim rings around the mid/bass and midrange cones plus bright, silver- finished tweeter grilles. Finally, both models have a Signature identity plate to their rear panel, turning each speaker into a genuine and unique piece of art.
Specifications & RRP
705 Signature
- 2-way system
- 25mm Carbon Dome tweeter in Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top
- 165mm Continuum bass / midrange driver
- Finish: Datuk Ebony Gloss
- RRP (Pair): £2700
- Availability: July 2020
702 Signature
- 3-way system
- 25mm Carbon Dome tweeter in Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top
- 150mm Continuum FST midrange drive unit, decoupled
- 3x 165mm Aerofoil Profile bass units
- Finish: Datuk Ebony Gloss
- RRP (Pair): £4500
- Availability: July 2020
Where to buy
All products in the Bowers & Wilkins range are available from Unilet Sound & Vision.
If you would like to audition or purchase these, or any other model in the B&W 700 Series, or would like to discuss replacing or trading-up any component in your system, please don’t hesitate to give Unilet a call.