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Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3vsWharfedale Elysian 3
The Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 stands 113.8 cm tall — about 8.8 cm more than the Wharfedale Elysian 3 at 105.0 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Elysian 3 is the wider cabinet (35.7 cm versus 28.9 cm). At 90 dB against 89 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Wharfedale Elysian 3 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 44 Hz versus 46 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 and a 180 mm cone on the Wharfedale Elysian 3. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $7,248 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Wharfedale |
| Model | 702 S3 S3 | Elysian 3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #167 of 281 floorstander | #98 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 44.8 in | 41.3 in |
| Width | 11.4 in | 14.1 in |
| Depth | 16.1 in | 12.4 in |
| Weight | 73.8 lb | 62.6 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 5.9 in midrange (Continuum cone FST), 3× 6.5 in woofer (Aerofoil bass cone) | 1× 3.5 in tweeter (AMT), 1× 5.9 in midrange (coated glass-fibre matrix cone), 2× 7.1 in woofer (coated glass-fibre matrix cone) |
| Frequency — low | 46 Hz | 44 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–300 W | 30–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $7,000 / pair | $7,495 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.