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Offered is „801 D4“ 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 7762115089 ends on 31.10.2026 at 06:10 o'clock.
With no newer generation clearly changing the story, this looks well timed rather than speculative: at €32,750, it sits essentially on top of the €32,542 median and well inside the normal €25,855–€38,223 band. That makes it fair market for a good-condition pair, not a bargain, but also not a price that should scare off a serious buyer.
What keeps it attractive is the 801 D4’s reputation as a reference-grade large speaker: it’s built for scale, bass authority, and top-tier imaging, so a clean used example can still feel like an endgame buy. At this level, condition and provenance matter more than squeezing the last euro, so if the cabinets, drivers, and any original packaging/accessories are truly solid, this is a credible way into a very serious speaker without paying premium-new money.
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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