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B&W 801 D4 Reference Speaker

SKU: 801 D4-Satin White

$27,000.00each
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The loudspeaker that sets the standard other high-end designs will be judged by for years to come. Endowed with every new technology the 800 Series Diamond™ has to offer, the reference-quality 801 D4 is an instant icon.

The all-aluminium Turbine Head houses our 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.

Innovation is at the heart of everything B&W does. They question, they examine, they understand and then they evolve. They use computer modelling to explore and reimagine every aspect of loudspeaker design.

801 D4 is the flagship and the most powerful model in the new 800 Series Diamond range. Its no-compromise design includes all our most advanced technologies in their purest, most optimised form alongside crossover components of the highest quality. You want a reference loudspeaker? This is it…

  • Diamond Dome Tweeter: Bowers & Wilkins’ most advanced high-frequency driver delivers unparalleled treble accuracy, air, and spatial realism.
  • Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top: Precision-milled from solid aluminum to minimize resonance and enhance imaging clarity.
  • Continuum™ Cone FST™ Midrange Driver: Offers open, transparent midrange with incredible vocal and instrumental fidelity.
  • Turbine™ Head Enclosure: Acoustically optimized aluminum midrange housing eliminates resonance and coloration, ensuring stunning vocal accuracy and lifelike sound imaging.
  • Matrix™ Bracing System: Advanced internal bracing with metal reinforcements minimizes cabinet vibrations, ensuring tighter bass, lower distortion, and improved clarity across all frequencies.
  • Biomimetic Suspension: Innovative midrange suspension technology replaces traditional fabric spiders to dramatically reduce air pressure and coloration—delivering breathtaking vocal clarity and detail.
  • Anti-Resonance Plug: Integrated into the Aerofoil bass cones to suppress distortion and tighten low-end performance.
  • Aerofoil™ Cone Bass Drivers: Advanced carbon fiber/foam-core drivers provide powerful, articulate bass with minimal breakup.
  • Flowport™ Technology: Dimpled, rear-facing port design ensures smooth airflow and cleaner bass, even at high volumes.
  • Flagship Design & Craftsmanship: The most refined, fully optimized loudspeaker Bowers & Wilkins has ever created, built with premium materials and stunning finishes.
Bowers & Wilkins is a British company that specializes in high-end audio equipment, including loudspeakers, headphones, and wireless speakers. The company was founded in 1966 in Worthing, England, and has since become a well-known brand in the audio industry, known for its innovative designs and high-quality sound. Bowers & Wilkins' products are used in a variety of settings, from home entertainment systems to professional recording studios. The company's loudspeakers have been used in some of the world's most famous recording studios, including Abbey Road Studios in London and Skywalker Sound in California.

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What makes the 801 D4 the flagship speaker in the 800 Series Diamond range?

The 801 D4 incorporates every cutting-edge innovation Bowers & Wilkins has developed, including the largest bass drivers in the series (10"), the most rigid cabinet structure, premium crossover components, and the latest evolution of the Turbine™ Head and Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top. It’s the highest-performing speaker B&W offers.

How does the 802 D4 compare to the flagship 801 D4?

The 802 D4 offers nearly identical technology to the 801 D4, including the Turbine™ Head and Diamond tweeter, but in a slightly more compact enclosure with 8-inch bass drivers instead of the 10-inch units found in the 801 D4. It provides reference-level performance at a more accessible price point.

Can the 801 D4 be used in a home theatre setup?

Yes. While it excels in stereo listening, it is also an exceptional choice for high-end home theatre front channels when paired with other 800 Series Diamond models like the HTM81 D4 and 805 D4.

Is this speaker too large for typical living rooms?

The 801 D4 is a large speaker and performs best in medium to large spaces where its dynamic potential can be fully realized. For smaller rooms, the 802 D4 or 803 D4 may be more appropriate.

A pair of B&W 801 D4 Reference Speaker in satin white finish placed in a modern living room.

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 we know to make at that particular point in time, a showcase of all our newest technologies and most original thinking. Small wonder it has become an icon.

The all-aluminum Turbine Head houses the Continuum midrange cone in a B&W 801 D4 Reference Speaker.

Turbine™ Head

The all-aluminum Turbine Head houses our 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.

New Biomimetic Suspension revolutionises midrange performance in a B&W 801 D4 Reference Speaker.

Biomimetic Suspension

Sometimes, making a big difference takes unconventional thinking. Our 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.

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