Bowers & Wilkins MATRIX 803 Series 2 - Manual

MATRIX ™ 803 Series 2
Floor-standing loudspeaker system
Product Summary
● The Matrix 803 monitor demands less floor space than the Matrix 802, while essentially
retaining the sound reproduction characteristics of the larger models. Graceful lines, sleek
good looks and a choice of finishes ensure that the monitor is at home in any listening
environment.
● As a Hi-fi monitor, the Matrix 803 is exceptional, it will also feature in a Home Cinema
system without a hint of compromise.
Technical highlights
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Description
Drive Units
Frequency Response
Sensitivity
Nominal Impedance
2 way vented-box system
1 x 25mm metal dome - high frequency
1 x 165mm Kevlar ® - midrange
2 x 165mm Cobex ® - bass
35Hz – 20kHz ± 3dB on reference axis
90dB spl(2.83V 1m)
8 ohms (minimum 3.7 ohms)
Power Handling
Dimensions
Finish
50W – 250W into 8 ohms on
unclipped programme
Height: 1017mm Width: 258mm
Depth: 334mm
Black Ash, Walnut, Rosewood
Grille: Black Cloth
Kevlar®: B&W developed and patented the method of using Kevlar® for
loudspeaker cones to reduce unwanted standing waves. DuPont originally
created Kevlar® for use in bulletproof vests.
Matrix: The basic construction of nearly all loudspeakers is exactly the same -
panels of wood-based materials, bonded to form a rectangular box. B&W
studied and evaluated how each aspect of cabinet behaviour and the efficiency
of various materials and construction methods affects sound.
● Tweeter on top: B&W's Tweeter on top technology ensures that the sound
remains focused and time-sensitive and that the stereo-image is presented with
unparalleled three dimensional accuracy.