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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1117 mm (111.7 cm) · 1 mm = 0.50 px
Wharfedale Elysian 3vsBowers & Wilkins 703 S3
The Bowers & Wilkins 703 S3 stands 111.7 cm tall — about 6.7 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 29.0 cm). At 90 dB against 89 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 703 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 180 mm cone on the Wharfedale Elysian 3 and a 165 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 703 S3. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $7,098 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model | Elysian 3 | 703 S3 S3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #98 of 281 floorstander | #155 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1050 mm | 1117 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 290 mm |
| Depth | 315 mm | 372 mm |
| Weight | 28.4 kg | 28.81 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 90 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 150 mm midrange (coated glass-fibre matrix cone), 2× 180 mm woofer (coated glass-fibre matrix cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 150 mm midrange (Continuum cone FST), 2× 165 mm woofer (Aerofoil bass cone) |
| Frequency — low | 44 Hz | 46 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–200 W | 30–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $7,495 / pair | $6,700 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ | bowerswilkins.com ↗ |
| 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.