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Three-way, slim-profile floorstanders featuring B&W's signature Kevlar midrange and Nautilus tube-loaded tweeters.Design: 3-way vented-box systemSensitivity: 88dBNominal Impedance: 8 ohms (Minimum 3.0 ohms)Crossover Frequencies: 350Hz, 4kHzCondition: Pristine. Cabinets, grilles, and driver su...
Since the listing says “s2 floorstanding” without a model number (e.g., 703 s2, 704 s2, 603 s2), the A$1,150 asking price is hard to benchmark reliably against the typical used market in AUD. The closest confirmed match is the Bowers & Wilkins 704 s2, which recently sold for A$1,999 in very good condition, suggesting A$1,150 would be a strong deal if this is indeed that model. However, if it’s a smaller floorstander like the 703 s2 or 603 s2, the price could be fair or even ambitious depending on condition and accessories.
If confirmed as a 704 s2, this is an excellent opportunity: the 700 Series s2 line is well-regarded for its tight bass, clear midrange, and modern Diamond dome tweeter, offering serious performance without flagship cost. The upside hinges on verifying the exact model, checking for original stands/cables, and confirming no grille or driver damage. If it’s a smaller s2 floorstander, the price may still be fair if it’s clean and complete, but buyers should prioritize model confirmation before committing.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Bowers & Wilkins, the esteemed British hi-fi brand, traces its origins to 1966 in Worthing, West Sussex, when John Bowers founded the company with a £10,000 bequest from a satisfied customer, Miss Knight, who admired his hobby-crafted loudspeakers. Previously, Bowers and Roy Wilkins had run an electronics rental shop after meeting in the British Army during World War II. This fortuitous legacy fueled Bowers' obsession with acoustic perfection, launching the P1 as their inaugural product and establishing a foundation of relentless innovation in speaker design.
The brand excels in premium loudspeakers across categories like floorstanders, bookshelves, and studio monitors, with iconic lines such as the 600 Series for accessible excellence and the legendary 801, adopted as Abbey Road Studios' reference in 1979. They also produce high-end headphones like the P5 and Zeppelin, formation audio systems, and select electronics, prioritizing driver technology, cabinetry, and precise engineering over amplifiers, turntables, or cables.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Bowers & Wilkins commands reverence among discerning audiophiles and professionals for its clarity, musical truth, and uncompromised fidelity. A staple in both consumer and studio environments, it embodies British precision engineering, blending heritage with cutting-edge research to sustain its status as a benchmark for premium audio excellence.
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