Description
The design still stands! The quality of the cabinets, components and filtering is still of a high order. Really! You get peace, that’s the sound they come with. Nice speaker!
As often… yes, really, a plastic tab on one of the tweeters broke off, thereby “half-clamping” on the cabinet. Explanation? Ask!
Tweeters are fine! Play rich in the highs.
The Bowers & Wilkins 803 Matrix S1 is a floorstanding speaker known for its clear and accurate sound reproduction. With a Kevlar cone for the mids and bass and a metal dome tweeter for the high frequencies, this speaker offers balanced and detailed sound. The enclosure is designed with the Matrix bracing system, which minimizes internal resonances and ensures a tight bass response. The tweeter is placed on top of the cabinet, contributing to a spacious soundstage. For optimal performance, the 803 Matrix S1 can be combined with a Bass Alignment Filter, which further refines low frequencies. With its timeless design and high-quality finish, this speaker fits into a variety of interiors. Suitable for both stereo and home theater setups, the 803 Matrix S1 offers an immersive listening experience.
Bowers & Wilkins, founded in 1966 by John Bowers and Roy Wilkins, began in the English town of Worthing. The company grew out of Bowers’ passion for sound engineering, which he developed while working in an electronics store. John Bowers was a perfectionist with a strong commitment to acoustic precision. In the years that followed, the company grew under Bowers’ leadership, playing a central role until his death in 1987. The focus was on research and development, with the team bringing innovations in sound reproduction technology. After Bowers’ death, the company took new directions under different owners.