Bowers and Wilkins 700 Series upgrade - General Thoughts
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- I've updated my LCR speakers from the B&W 600 Series of ten years ago. These new speakers sing by creating the most theater-like home experience I've personally seen.
Man, Found this video randomly, enjoyed it and realised he hasn't uploaded for over a year. Hope your staying awesome where ever you are.
Thanks for the kind words. I'm going to make some new content soon. I'll share a few things in my first video post.
Very nice set ups. Myself I
Have a 4.1 setup with my fronts
Bowers and Wilkins 705 s2 and my rear are 606 with older Bowers sub running through a Yamaha HTR. Excellent sound
Thanks for the nice overview of the B&W 700's you have.
Thank you!
We have very similar taste in gear! I'm running B&W 804s for my mains, HTM4 for the center, and a couple of the anniversary edition 607's for rears. Also running SB3000 for the sub. Mains powered by a Krell KAV250, everything else powered by Yamaha 3080 pre/pro. I too, have "grown up" with B&W. I've owned all the 600 series, CDM series, P7, and now even in our car. I love the B&W sound! Anyway, just found your channel, and enjoy hearing from other HT lovers. Nice system!
Thanks so much; I was sharing some demos with friends last night. To hear them talk about the clarity of sound brought a smile to my face. This is a fun hobby. It sounds like you have an incredible system. Thanks for reaching out!
Great video, would love the comparison vid
Trying to get some time to male new videos.
I have the 703-S2 mains and HTM71 S2 center for the front soundstage in a pretty small room (200 sq ft). Also a new Denon 4700H has helped a lot. I was thinking about another sub but I decided it is not needed. The woofers on these speakers are fantastic and I reduced the crossover to 60. I tried a 5.1.4 but I switched back to 7.1.2 which works well in my room and makes better use of my surround back speakers (not much Atmos sound). Finally I bought the B&W ceiling speaker for my surround back (CCM 7.5 S2). Surprisingly, its a huge addition although way too expensive. I didn't know that much sound came out of that channel. I also recommend a dedicated pre amp for these speakers. I bought an Emotiva 5 channel amp ($1,800). These speakers need it to really shine. I am relying on a Klipsch for surround speakers. B&W don't have one for my setup. Yes I know its all expensive but that's why we make money! I am amazed what I have been missing and I am glad I paid so much. Thanks
Hello, so I am thinking of buying from someone two b&w 704 s2 and the center HTM 72 s2 , he is lowering the price for 1000 bucks so looks like a good deal but I am pretty new to this and not sure if I should go this route. I know it needs a lot of power as well right now I have the pioneer elite sc lx501 still trying to figure out if I can add an amp and what kind of amp any help would be so appreciated
Enjoyed the video. My HT Speakers are the Paradigm Studio Reference speakers which have always sounded amazing with very good power and articulation. My new receiver, Marantz SR8015 (only model made in Japan), was a huge upgrade to my old Marantz receiver. Unfortunately running it in a 4.1 configuration because my center channel sounds muffled and either needs to be repaired or replaced. Can't go cheap on a center channel due to its importance. Also know that I need to pick something I could build around for future upgrades of the other channels for timbral matching. So it needs to be a center channel that will have excellent speakers for the other channels and that will be a somewhat steady speaker line that can be purchased over next few years. This is why I am considering the B&W 700 center channel in this video. Paradigm no longer makes the Studio Reference series and the closest match does not seem to be of the same quality. The ones that are are way more expensive than the B&W 700 series. I like how you say, put another way, the sound pushes out through the room saturating each listening position. I have a large room.
Thanks for the comments. I believe you’ll be happy with this center.
You have one of the best recordings of your voice. I am listening on a pair of B&W PX7s wired in and this is one of the best voice recordings that I have heard. I think that the 704 S2 is a very good sweet spot, price and sound quality-wise. Thanks for this great video
Thanks, it’s probably the room treatments.
I’m currently planning purchasing a pair of 704 S2’s and either the HTM72 or 71 front channel. From what I understand the 72 is the most sonically same as the 704’s but the 3 way channel on the 71 is very appealing. Would I notice any weirdness or inconsistency from pairing the 704 s2’s with the 3 way HTM71 center?
Go with the 71. You'll never be happy with the 72.
I have the 704's, the same center, and 706s2's for side and rears. Also have two "10 Bowers subs. Worth every penny just wish I had the 702s2,'s.
Great speakers!
@@hometheaterhobby9450 Thanx, love Bowers. My 702s2 pair is coming tomorrow, can't wait.
Awesome video! I have the 706’s and the same center as you…. thinking about upgrading to the 703 or 702’s for L*R.
The bass performance would improve, they are fantastic speakers. Thanks for the kind words!
Great review, as I’m also considering to upgrade my 600 series. I liked hearing about the greater projection of the sound mainly for the center channel. I love my B&Ws really sound great but wishing a little more spacial sound mainly from the center. Are you doing any further reviews of your setup?
Thank you. I do plan to post some updates soon.
@@hometheaterhobby9450 have you considered the 702s over the 703s? Would you think it make sense to spend the extra $$ for HT use?
I have B & W 700s 3 way channel, but I don't get that bass. I do have that voice clarity though where its just very smooth and clear. The bass I get from a couple arendals L/R speakers. So far I only have a 3.0 ch setup, but I have a small room lol. Plan to finish my build in the next couple years.
What Subs do you currently use?
@@hometheaterhobby9450 That's all I have lol, arendal 1961 monitor. I plan on getting the arendal 1961 1s. Not sure if to go higher though. This is my first home theater setup. Before getting the subwoofer I'm looking into acoustic treatment.
I like your speakers I think also moving the speakers away from the will help a lot I have mine about 2 feet away from the walls front wall and side wall.
What size is your screen?
Thanks!
Thanks! 120
Thank you very much for your take on this fine center channel?
You mentioned some differences between the 600 & 700 series center channels.
Along the same line, when it comes to the
603 s2 & the 704 s2 Anniversary Edition tower speakers, do you have any thoughts or opinions? Perhaps you've heard other av hobbiest say things several times that have diffentiated the tower speakers in these 2 product lines.
I own the B&W HTM 6
Center channel and love it.
It's lively, very clean sounding and fun.
The 704's are a big jump in price over the 603's.
I'd appreciate whatever , you or any members of the community here can provide me regarding these 2 sets of tower speakers.
I've demoed all the speakers you’ve mentioned. I sincerely believe you'd be happy with the with any. The main thing is the imaging. You will get a better sound stage with the higher-end models, Especially when paired with a good power amplifier. But that doesn’t mean you would be any less satisfied with the 600 series. It has a fantastic sound within its price point. What are you specifically concerned about?
@@hometheaterhobby9450 Thanks.
I decided against purchasing the 600 tower speakers.
I have the HTM6 Center Channel and I love it.
I listen to music in 5.2 SS.
and it's great with movies too.
I may audition the
HTM72 S2 to see if there is an appreciable difference between that model and my
HTM6 center channel.
The crossover over technology in the 700 series is certainly a step up as should be the carbon dome tweeter & the quality of the speaker cabinets from the 600 series.
The beauty of music for me is found in the details.
I have enough good clean power to light up this 700 center channel , take them for a decent test drive..
enough to know if I want to keep it.
I was wondering if the 700 series was worth the jump in price point as compared to the 600 series.
I did a lot of reading up on the 700 series.
I decided I needed to trust my ears and listen to a pair of 700 series speakers.
( I was a bit familiar already with the sound of the 600 series)
I purchased a HTM7 S2 Center Channel Speaker and was blown away!
I listen to music in 5.2 Dolby Digital Surround Sound.
That 700 center channel gives me goosebumps...that, up until now, elusive feeling of
" being there" at the performance.
I intend on purchasing a small pair of the 700 series tower speakers as a mate to my center channel. I have a small listening room so maybe the 704 S2 mini tower speakers might fit the bill.
Beautiful speakers and great set up! I also like the paint color that you chose for your room. Do you mind sharing the color of the paint and brand? Thanks
Thank you! I’ll take a look at the paint cans and let you know.
Brother, do you live in the DFW area?!?
Just received the 704 S2s, using them as my Mains. Clarity is great but I am not getting the base. I have them paired with a Speedwoofer, and they are driven by a Denon X2800 -95 watts per channel. Any ideas?
Its been a while. Any updates coming or are we done here? I was enjoying the content. 🤞
I’ve been working on a new project, and it's taken most of my free time away. But I plan to release some new thoughts and comments via new videos soon. Thanks for the kind words.
Hey Home Theater Hobby, what do you think about using 3 B & W CM center channel speakers as the LCR? Will it work or will something be missing in terms of sound quality?
In theory, it should work, but I’d think you’d be happier with floor-standing towers for the L and R.
@@hometheaterhobby9450 My speakers are situated on top of my entertainment center, and the ceiling is very low. Plus, floor standing speakers are just too expensive for me.
I actually think that the rosenut looks awesome.
Are you playing thte 703d2's or the 704d2's? I have a pair of 704d2's coming
I have my 702s2 for 4 years and 2 tweeter have failed in the same speaker J think it may be something to do with the crossover but I’m not 100 %sure good thing I’m still under warranty the thing is I have only use about 40%of my amp total volume I think this should be able to take a lot of power but the tweeters keep failing even with the equalizer setting in flat very disappointing for me
Anyone else having the same problem?
Thanks for the comments. Personally, I’ve only heard of this happening when the are under powered. Wish you had a better experience.
I have had my 600 series for a little longer than yours and have been upgrading my system over the years but the speakers, other than adding atmos. I just find the sound great but am looking into a speaker upgrade. It would be great to learn a little more about the differences between your 600 and new 700 series. I already have an amp with 140W per channel x7. How power hungry are these 700s?
I’d say at least 100W would be good.
@@hometheaterhobby9450 I received my set, same setup as yours just in piano black. My amplification is indeed more than adequate. As you well laid out in your review, the base is incredible and I feel a much better integration with the subwoofers, making the whole front stage fuller, great imaging and so natural. Since the center channel came later I was able to first witness the big difference with the L+R speakers, and another big step up after setting up the center. Amazing how well it complements the L+R, being a huge step up compared to my previous center, which is also large. Although the base is great, what most impressed me with the 700s was the improvement in midrange having a more natural presence while being smoother and less direct. The tweeter blew me away on how sweet it sounds, mainly with music, never any sign of harshness, even when playing loud. In movies the center sound no longer seems to come out of a box, it is magically projected into the room, and its base is so powerful that I had to insert the foam plugs. This speaker set is definitely worth the plunge, the return in listening pleasure is incredible. Even my wife was impressed, first she didn’t believe it would make much of a difference until she first listened and was blown away and understood the reason for the cost.
hello what are the dimensions of the room?
I'll double-check them and let you know.
Which Arcam?
FMJ390 I think.