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Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

The loudspeaker that sets the standard other high-end designs will be judged by for years to come. Endowed with every new technology the 800 Series Diamond™ has to offer, the reference-quality 801 D4 is an instant icon.

Regular price £28,000.00 GBP
Regular price £36,000.00 GBP Sale price £28,000.00 GBP
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Finish: Gloss Black

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Description

40 years of excellence
Innovation. 801 D4 is defined by it. In each of its incarnations over the decades, 801 has always been the most advanced loudspeaker that we know to make at that particular point in time, a showcase of all our newest technologies and most original thinking. Small wonder it has become an icon.

The ultimate Matrix™
Matrix bracing uses interlocking panels to reinforce loudspeaker cabinet walls in all directions internally, reducing resonance and creating a more believable soundstage. The Matrix assembly in 801 D4 is our best yet, upgraded with extensive aluminium bracing to reinforce key stress points.

Turbine™ Head
The all-aluminium Turbine Head houses our Continuum™ midrange cone in a stiff and critically damped enclosure to eliminate unwanted resonances. At the same time, it’s decoupled from both the bass enclosure and the tweeter body. The result? The most realistic midrange sound yet.

Biomimetic Suspension
Sometimes, making a big difference takes unconventional thinking. Our new Biomimetic Suspension revolutionises midrange performance by greatly reducing the unwanted air pressure and coloration that a traditional fabric spider can generate. The result? Midrange transparency you wouldn’t believe.
The science of sound
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We question, we examine, we understand and then we evolve. We use computer modelling to explore and reimagine every aspect of loudspeaker design. Learn more about all the technologies that combine to make 800 Series Diamond so special here.

The state of our art
801 D4 is our flagship and the most powerful model in the new 800 Series Diamond range. Its no-compromise design includes all our most advanced technologies in their purest, most optimised form alongside crossover components of the highest quality. You want our reference loudspeaker? This is it…

Specifications

Technical features

  • Diamond tweeter
  • Solid body Tweeter-on-Top
  • Continuum™ cone FST
  • Anti-Resonance plug
  • Biomimetic Suspension
  • Turbine™ Head
  • Matrix™
  • Aerofoil™ cone bass units
  • Flowport

Description
3-way vented-box system

Drive units
1x ø25mm (1in) diamond dome high-frequency
1x ø150mm (6in) Continuum cone FST midrange
2x ø250mm (10in) Aerofoil cone bass units

Frequency range
13Hz to 35kHz

Frequency response
15Hz to 28kHz (+/-3dB from reference axis)

Sensitivity
90dB (on axis at 2.83Vrms at 1m)

Harmonic distortion 
2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB,1m on axis)
<1% 30Hz – 20kHz
<0.3% 100Hz – 20kHz

Nominal impedance
8ohms (minimum 3.0ohms)

Recommended amplifier power
50W – 1000W into 8ohms on unclipped programme

Max. recommended cable impedance
0.1ohms

Dimensions
Height: 1221mm
Width: 451mm
Depth: 600mm

Net weight
100.60kg

Cabinet finishes
Gloss Black
White
Satin Rosenut
Satin Walnut

Grille finishes
Black
Grey
Black
Grey

Awards & Reviews

Hi-Fi News

"They bring to life everything from driving rock to the most subtle of solo instruments and voices, with breathtaking insight into performance and music alike."

OUTSTANDING PRODUCT AWARD | READ MORE

5 Year Warranty

The warranty period starts from the date of purchase and covers you from manufacturing defects & unexpected faults through normal use. It does NOT cover you from accidental damage, damage caused by usage outside of product specifications or expected product wear and tear.

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Delivery Information

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