Bowers & Wilkins 702 Signature floorstanding loudspeaker

The advantages of large-scale manufacturing become immediately apparent on unpacking this loudspeaker; the quality of finish is in the Premier League and distinctly higher than is achieved by most smaller companies at this price point. Bowers & Wilkins call it a Datuk gloss finish, an ebony coloured veneer with strong figuring, which looks spectacular on the tall 702 Signature. The 702 is one of two loudspeakers given the Signature treatment by Bowers & Wilkins, the other is the 705 stand mount. Both of these are based on the current equivalent 700 S2 models, but have upgraded parts and finishes that …