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Angeboten wird „801 Series 80 restauriert“ von B&W als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Standlautsprecher“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 5287398867 endet am 11.07.2026 um 15:38 Uhr.
The Series 80 B&W 801/802 family has real studio-monitor pedigree and still attracts enthusiasts for its scale, dynamics, and uncompromising bass. At €2,200, this looks fair-to-strong rather than cheap: comparable used asking prices for 801 Series 80 pieces cluster around roughly €1,100–€2,100 in the wild, with cleaner or more collectible examples landing higher, so this sits near the upper end but not out of line for a nice pair.
What makes it worth considering is the classic B&W authority and the fact that good examples remain genuinely listenable, especially if you want big, effortless sound and can give them proper amplification. If the cabinets, drivers, and foam surrounds are clean and the sale is complete, this is the sort of older flagship that can still feel special. The only real caveat is age-related maintenance: at this level, originality and condition matter a lot, so confirm driver health, crossover work, and whether any restoration has already been done.
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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