Bowers & Wilkins 300 Series DM303 - Manual (Page 3)

All three models
incorporate Flowport.
The dimpled surface
of the flared ends of
the tube use golf ball
aerodynamics to smooth
the airflow through the
port, reducing turbulence
noise to negligible levels.
The LCR3 is magnetically
shielded so that it can be
placed right next to a TV
without distorting the
picture. The symmetrical
driver configuration gives
a choice of orientation for
a truly versatile home
theatre speaker; horizontally
as centre channel on top
of the TV, or in vertical
position to left and right.
With a powerful bass
frequency output generated
from inside a compact and
stylish cabinet, the ASW300
subwoofer is the ideal partner
for any 300 Series home
cinema or stereo system.
There’s the DM303 2-way speaker, which is equally at home
with two-channel stereo or as a front left/right or surround
speaker in a home theatre installation where magnetic
shielding is not required. The LCR3 speaker is designed
primarily for home theatre, and its magnetic shielding allows
it to be positioned on or close to the TV without affecting
the picture. Finally, the ASW300 subwoofer delivers an added
kick to the bass output of your 300 Series system. Featuring
a 200mm paper/Kevlar ® cone, the ASW300 will sit discreetly
in your room, its internal 100w amplifier generating a
noticeably more powerful sound environment, whether
from a stereo or home theatre system.
The range features a host of Nautilus ™ -derived technolo-
gies. Inside both the DM303 and LCR3, hidden away behind
the tweeter, is a damped tapering tube. The tube-loaded
tweeter ensures far greater absorption of unwanted radiation
from the rear of the dome, giving rise to a cleaner, more
focused and natural high frequency sound.
The bass/midrange drivers of the DM303 and LCR3 use
woven glass fibre cones, which function in a similar fashion
to the Kevlar ® cones used in B&W’s more exclusive ranges by
cancelling out unwanted sound waves. Distortion and signal
degradation are minimised by an audiophile-quality crossover
featuring air core inductors and plastic film capacitors.
All of these ingredients are skillfully blended to offer
a level of performance unprecedented at this level, and
matched by a stunning design. The front baffle, moulded in
inert mica-filled polypropylene, has a subtly curved outline
and is dimpled to echo the theme of the Flowport at the rear;
itself elegantly combined with the easy-access terminal panel
that accepts all common terminations, from spades to
banana plugs to bared wire-ends.
Versatile and affordable, beautifully designed and easily
expandable, the 300 Series is the perfect introduction to
the world of Bowers & Wilkins.