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Offered is „801 D4 Klavierlack schwarz“ by B&W as exhibit from the category „Standing Speaker“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 4430342422 ends on 26.10.2026 at 11:37 o'clock.
The good condition helps, but at €25,990 this is well above the recent used benchmark: it clears the 75th percentile of €19,489 by a wide margin and sits far over the €13,513 median. On your own comps, this reads as ambitious rather than fair, so I’d only move if the exact configuration, finish, and completeness really matter to you.
The upside is that this is a respected Bowers & Wilkins d4-series piece, and that line is usually bought for its refined, highly resolved presentation and strong build quality. If the listing is clean, with original packaging and all accessories, it may appeal to a buyer who wants a well-kept example rather than the cheapest route in. Still, at this level I’d want proof of condition and provenance before calling it a buy.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Bowers & Wilkins traces its origins to 1966 in Worthing, West Sussex, England, when John Bowers, a passionate audio enthusiast and former electronics shop owner, founded the company with the help of a £10,000 bequest from a satisfied customer, Miss Knight. Bowers, who had honed his speaker-building skills as a hobby while running a radio and TV rental shop with partner Roy Wilkins, launched the venture from the back of that very shop. This modest beginning fueled a relentless pursuit of audio perfection, establishing Bowers & Wilkins as a British icon in high-fidelity sound reproduction.
The brand excels in premium loudspeakers, from flagship studio monitors like the legendary 801 series—adopted by Abbey Road Studios in 1979—to accessible Domestic Monitor lines such as the enduring 600 Series. Its portfolio has expanded to encompass high-end headphones, including the iconic P5 and Zeppelin designs, alongside wireless speakers and formation systems, all emphasizing advanced driver technology, precision cabinetry, and Continuum cones for unparalleled clarity.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Bowers & Wilkins commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its engineering excellence, musical accuracy, and heritage of innovation. Far from mid-tier or niche, it rivals the elite, blending cutting-edge research from facilities like Steyning with a reputation for reference-grade performance that defines luxury hi-fi.
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