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• Overview – The Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 Speakers are the flagship floorstanding loudspeaker in B&W’s 800 Series Diamond range, made in Worthing, England, and marking the return of one of the brand’s most iconic model names.
• Key Technology – An all-aluminium Turbine Head houses the Continuum cone FST midrange, decoupled from both the bass enclosure and the Diamond dome tweeter’s Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top housing, with Biomimetic Suspension and Matrix bracing reinforcing the cabinet.
• Performance – The Absolute Sound found the 801’s fundamental design principles preserved yet refined over four decades, describing it as an instant icon that carries forward the reference-setting legacy of the original 1979 801.
• Specs – The Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 Speakers offer a frequency response of 13Hz–35kHz, sensitivity of 90dB (2.83V/m), and 8Ω nominal impedance (minimum 3.0Ω). Recommended amplifier power: 50W–1000W into 8Ω on unclipped programme. Drivers: 1x 25mm Diamond dome tweeter, 1x 150mm Continuum cone FST midrange, 2x 250mm Aerofoil cone bass units in a 3-way vented-box configuration. Supplied on wheels for positioning.
• Dimensions – Measures approximately 1221mm (H) × 451mm (W) × 600mm (D) (48.1 × 17.8 × 23.6in) per speaker.
• Weight – Weighs approximately 100.6kg (221.8lb) per speaker.
• Product Review – The Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 Speakers were reviewed by The Absolute Sound: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/bowers-wilkins-801-d4-loudspeaker/.
Buyer’s market, though not a fire-sale one. At S$48,000, this sits a touch above the S$41,058 median and just over the S$48,028 75th percentile, so it reads as ambitious but not outlandish for a like-new pair.
That said, the 801 D4 is a genuine reference-level statement speaker: big-scale dynamics, effortless bass authority, and a very refined, low-fatigue presentation when partnered well. In like-new condition, the upside is strong if the finish, packaging, and stand-mounting hardware are complete, and if the seller can show careful ownership and proper setup history.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Bowers & Wilkins, the esteemed British hi-fi brand, traces its origins to 1966 in Worthing, West Sussex, when John Bowers founded the company with a £10,000 bequest from a satisfied customer, Miss Knight, who admired his hobby-crafted loudspeakers. Previously, Bowers and Roy Wilkins had run an electronics rental shop after meeting in the British Army during World War II. This fortuitous legacy fueled Bowers' obsession with acoustic perfection, launching the P1 as their inaugural product and establishing a foundation of relentless innovation in speaker design.
The brand excels in premium loudspeakers across categories like floorstanders, bookshelves, and studio monitors, with iconic lines such as the 600 Series for accessible excellence and the legendary 801, adopted as Abbey Road Studios' reference in 1979. They also produce high-end headphones like the P5 and Zeppelin, formation audio systems, and select electronics, prioritizing driver technology, cabinetry, and precise engineering over amplifiers, turntables, or cables.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Bowers & Wilkins commands reverence among discerning audiophiles and professionals for its clarity, musical truth, and uncompromised fidelity. A staple in both consumer and studio environments, it embodies British precision engineering, blending heritage with cutting-edge research to sustain its status as a benchmark for premium audio excellence.
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