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Offered is „Bowers & Wilkins 801 Series 80 total restauriert und upgraded!“ by B&W as second-hand device from the category „Standing Speaker“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 5287398867 ends on 12.12.2026 at 10:59 o'clock.
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 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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