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Bowers and Wilkins 801 D4 - 40 Years of Excellence
Innovation. The Bowers and Wilkins 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.
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 aluminum bracing to reinforce key stress points. The all-aluminum 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.
Sometimes, making a big difference takes unconventional thinking. Our new Biomimetic Suspension revolutionizes 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.
MSRP: $38,000 - PR
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 | 8Ω (minimum 3.0Ω) |
Recommended amplifier power | 50W – 1000W into 8Ω on unclipped programme |
Max recommended cable impedance | 0.1Ω |
Dimensions | Height: 1221mm (48.1 in) Width: 451mm (17.8 in) Depth: 600mm (23.62 in) |
Net weight | 100.60kg (221.8 lb) |
Cabinet finishes | Gloss Black White Satin Rosenut Satin Walnut |
Grille finishes | Black Grey Black Grey |