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Offered is „801 D4 Signature - Midnight Blue/Metallic“ 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 9618555136 ends on 08.12.2026 at 07:10 o'clock.
This is a flagship-tier speaker with a strong reputation for scale, low-end authority, and very refined top-end detail, so the asking price needs to be judged against serious used-market comparables. At €44,800, it sits well above the €34,845 75th percentile and looks ambitious rather than merely fair.
That said, the 801 D4 is one of Bowers & Wilkins’ most admired modern designs, and a clean good-condition example can still be a compelling buy if the finish, drivers, and cabinets are genuinely pristine. It makes sense for a buyer who wants top-tier performance now and values rarity, but at this level I’d want original packaging, verified ownership history, and no signs of shipping damage or driver wear before calling it a strong deal.
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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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