Quote Originally Posted by newbsterv2
I've read reviews that noticed the same thing about the B&W's that I noticed as well. They said something about a peak around 4KHz. I'm going to audition the 704 which is basically the same as the 703 except for its a 2.5 way vs. an all out 3 way. Some reviewers have said that the 704 is ever so slightly shut in around the midband which is probably what I'll like about 'em. The only question I have is why there's 2 ports in the cabinet. 1 in front 1 in back. What do you think?
Each driver in the 704 resides within its own enclosed chamber. Thus, the front port is for the bass driver and the rear port for the kevlar mid-bass. The tweeter actually has the nautilus tube but is set inside the cabinetry so you can't see it as on the N804. Remember that the 703 utilizes the FST midrange while the 704 does not. I have found the 704 is much like the CDM 7NT in that is a more balanced, neutral speaker than their larger brethens (703 & 9NT respectively). YMMV.

I know I'm sounding like a broken record so I apologize in advance, however if you have an opportunity you might try listening to the Von Schweikert VR2's for the same coin or less. I own both B&W and VSA products and can plainly attest that they produce completely different sounds. One is not better or worse than the other, just clearly different. Let's be honest, the difference in sound between the 703/704 and 100v3's is subtle at best. The gap between the B&W's and VSA's is Grand Canyon wide. It's a fun way to see which presentation you prefer.

Hope this helps.