{"product_id":"bowers-wilkins-htm71-s3-center-speaker-the-grid-hifi","title":"Bowers \u0026 Wilkins HTM71 S3 Center Speaker | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBowers \u0026amp; Wilkins HTM71 S3 Center Channel Speaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700 Series • 3-Way Center Channel • Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top • Carbon Dome Tweeter • Continuum FST Midrange • Dual Aerofoil Bass Drivers • Flowport Bass Reflex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBowers \u0026amp; Wilkins HTM71 S3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the flagship center channel loudspeaker in the 700 Series, engineered for exceptional dialogue clarity, accurate vocal reproduction and cinematic dynamics. Its sophisticated three-way design combines a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25mm Decoupled Carbon Dome tweeter, 130mm Continuum FST midrange driver and dual 130mm Aerofoil Profile bass drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins' distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Body Tweeter-on-Top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e architecture, the HTM71 S3 delivers precise high-frequency reproduction and seamless integration with premium 700 Series floorstanding and bookshelf loudspeakers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for sophisticated home theaters and dedicated private cinemas, the HTM71 S3 brings the acoustic technologies of Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins' high-performance stereo speakers to the most important channel in a surround sound system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Body Tweeter-on-Top Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe HTM71 S3 features Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins' latest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Body Tweeter-on-Top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design, positioning its 25mm Carbon Dome tweeter in a separate, mechanically decoupled aluminum enclosure above the main cabinet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachined from a solid block of aluminum, the elongated housing incorporates an extended tube-loading system designed to reduce unwanted resonance and improve high-frequency clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Carbon Dome tweeter raises the first breakup frequency to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e47kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, supporting precise detail, natural vocal articulation and accurate spatial imaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDedicated Continuum FST Midrange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the center of the HTM71 S3 is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e130mm (5-inch) Continuum cone FST midrange driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dedicated to reproducing the critical vocal frequencies that define dialogue intelligibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBowers \u0026amp; Wilkins' Continuum cone technology is engineered to minimize abrupt changes in driver behavior, reducing coloration and preserving the natural character of voices and instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dedicated midrange incorporates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFixed Suspension Transducer (FST) technology, Biomimetic Suspension and mechanical decoupling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping isolate delicate midrange information from the movement of the bass drivers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis three-way architecture allows dialogue to remain articulate and precisely localized during complex movie soundtracks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual Aerofoil Profile Bass Drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e130mm (5-inch) Aerofoil Profile bass drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide the dynamic foundation for the HTM71 S3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir variable-thickness composite diaphragms are engineered to maintain stiffness while minimizing unwanted resonance and distortion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is controlled bass and lower-midrange reproduction, supporting realistic vocal weight, cinematic effects and seamless integration with compatible subwoofers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowport Bass Reflex Cabinet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe HTM71 S3 uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree-way vented enclosure with Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins Flowport technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specially engineered port surface helps reduce airflow turbulence and unwanted port noise during demanding low-frequency passages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a specified frequency response of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50Hz–28kHz (±3dB)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the HTM71 S3 provides wide-bandwidth performance for premium multichannel audio systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins 700 Series Home Theater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe HTM71 S3 is an ideal center channel partner for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBowers \u0026amp; Wilkins 702 S3, 703 S3 and 705 S3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e loudspeakers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts shared Carbon Dome tweeter and Continuum midrange technologies help maintain consistent tonal character as dialogue, music and effects move across the front soundstage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor immersive Dolby Atmos and DTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e systems, the HTM71 S3 can be combined with matching surround loudspeakers, architectural speakers and high-performance subwoofers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGloss Black, Satin White and Mocha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the HTM71 S3 complements the finishes and contemporary styling of the 700 Series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBowers \u0026amp; Wilkins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHTM71 S3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700 Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCenter Channel Loudspeaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-Way Vented-Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTweeter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × 25mm (1\") Decoupled Carbon Dome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTweeter Housing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Body Tweeter-on-Top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidrange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × 130mm (5\") Continuum Cone FST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass Drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 × 130mm (5\") Aerofoil Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass Reflex Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50Hz–28kHz (±3dB)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45Hz–33kHz (-6dB)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e89dB (2.83V\/1m)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Impedance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.1Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30–200W into 8Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarmonic Distortion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess Than 1%, 90Hz–22kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarmonic Distortion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess Than 0.5%, 120Hz–20kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Recommended Cable Impedance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.1Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabinet Height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e165mm \/ 6.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Height Including Tweeter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e233mm \/ 9.2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e628mm \/ 24.7\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabinet Depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e318mm \/ 12.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth Including Grille and Terminals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e356mm \/ 14\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17.45kg \/ 38.5 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabinet Finishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGloss Black, Satin White, Mocha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrille Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack; Grey with Satin White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSales Configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Center Channel Speaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBowers \u0026amp; Wilkins HTM71 S3 at The Grid HiFi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid HiFi specializes in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epremium home theater, reference loudspeakers, Dolby Atmos systems and custom private cinema design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins HTM71 S3 provides an exceptional foundation for high-performance 700 Series surround systems, where dialogue clarity, tonal consistency and accurate front soundstage imaging are essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur team can design complete systems incorporating Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins loudspeakers, premium AV processors, multichannel amplification, subwoofers and acoustic treatments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom speaker placement and amplifier matching to professional calibration and installation, The Grid HiFi provides comprehensive home theater engineering for clients in Houston and throughout the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding a Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins 700 Series home theater? 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