40 years of excellence
Innovation. 801 D4 is defined by it. In each of its incarnations over the decades, 801 has always been the most advanced loudspeaker that Bowers & Wilkins know to make at that particular point in time, a showcase of all tehir newest technologies and most original thinking. Small wonder it has become an icon.
Diamond dome tweeter
One of their most significant accomplishments over the past two decades, the ultra-stiff, supremely accurate Diamond Dome tweeter is the perfect combination of low mass, exceptional stiffness, and outstanding accuracy. Fifteen years after they introduced it, they haven’t found a better tweeter dome technology.
The ultimate Matrix™
Matrix bracing uses interlocking panels to reinforce loudspeaker cabinet walls in all directions internally, reducing resonance and creating a more believable soundstage.
The Matrix assembly in Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 is their best yet, upgraded with extensive aluminium bracing to reinforce key stress points.
Turbine™ Head
The all-aluminum Turbine Head houses Continuum midrange cone in a stiff and critically damped enclosure to eliminate unwanted resonances. At the same time, it’s decoupled from both the bass enclosure and the tweeter body. The result? The most realistic midrange sound yet.
Biomimetic Suspension
Sometimes, making a big difference takes unconventional thinking. Their new Biomimetic Suspension revolutionises midrange performance by greatly reducing the unwanted air pressure and coloration that a traditional fabric spider can generate. The result? Midrange transparency you wouldn’t believe.
Technical specifications:
Drivers : 1x ø25mm (1in) Diamond dome high-range, 1x ø150mm (6in) Continuum cone FST mid-range, 2x ø250mm (10in) Aerofoil cone bass-range
Frequency range: 13Hz – 35kHz
Frequency response: 15 Hz to 28 kHz (+/-3 dB from reference axis)
Sensitivity: 90 dB (on axis 2,83 Vrms at 1 m)
Harmooniline moonutus: 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis), <1% 30Hz – 20kHz, <0.3% 100Hz – 20kHz
Nominal impendance: 8Ω (minimal 3,0Ω)
Recommended amplifier power: 50W – 1000W
