Bowers & Wilkins - 801 D4 Signature - Tower Speakers

Bowers & Wilkins was founded in Worthing, England in 1966 by John Bowers, a man who believed that the purpose of a loudspeaker was simply to reproduce recorded music as faithfully as possible, and that achieving this required investment in research rather than compromise in manufacturing. That belief produced, over subsequent decades, a series of loudspeaker innovations — the first practical diamond tweeter, the decoupled tweeter housing, the matrix-braced cabinet — that have become reference technologies in the industry. The 800 Series, introduced in the 1970s and continuously refined since, is the direct expression of that research: the speaker that Abbey Road Studios and countless other world-class recording facilities trust to hear what they are actually recording.

ENGINEERING PHILOSOPHY

The 800 Series Diamond range incorporates technologies developed without regard to cost: a tweeter dome machined from pure diamond, chosen because its extreme stiffness pushes resonance far beyond the audible range; a Continuum midrange cone developed over years of materials research to eliminate the 'cone cry' coloration present in all conventional cone materials; and a Biomimetic Suspension system that reduces non-linear distortion at low frequencies. The turbine head tweeter enclosure decouples the tweeter from the cabinet entirely, so that cabinet vibration — however small — cannot influence the treble reproduction. These are not marketing descriptions. They are engineering solutions to problems that affect every loudspeaker, implemented at a level of investment that only a company of B&W;'s scale can sustain.

WHY THE AUDIO TAILOR CARRIES BOWERS & WILKINS 800 SERIES

We carry Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series because it represents one of the most rigorously developed and extensively validated loudspeaker designs in the world. It is the benchmark against which every other speaker in our range is assessed — and it earns that position every time.

801 D4 Signature: The Pinnacle of Audio Performance

801 D4 Signature Optimised for Perfection

The 801 D4 Signature by Bowers & Wilkins represents the pinnacle of their advanced loudspeaker technology. Featuring meticulously evolved components, a carefully crafted design, and unique finishes, this flagship floorstanding model delivers unmatched audio performance.

Diamond Dome Tweeter

One of Bowers & Wilkins' most significant accomplishments, the Diamond Dome tweeter, combines low mass, exceptional stiffness, and outstanding accuracy. Fifteen years after its introduction, this ultra-stiff tweeter remains unparalleled in delivering supreme sound quality.

Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top

The Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top housing features an elongated form with a longer tube-loading system and an all-new tweeter grille design, producing an even freer and open sound with high frequencies.

Upgraded Crossover

The 801 D4 Signature incorporates upgraded rear-mounted crossover designs on stiff aluminium spines. This setup isolates sensitive capacitors from unwanted air pressure effects within the enclosure and serves as an effective heatsink, ensuring optimal performance.

Aluminium Top-Plate

Each 800 Series Signature model boasts a significantly upgraded cabinet design with an all-new, optimised aluminium top section for greater stiffness. This design also provides a perfect mounting point for Leather by Connolly cabinet detailing, featuring luxurious full-grain blue leather for the Midnight Blue Metallic models and full-grain black leather for the California Burl Gloss models.

Discover the 805 D4 Signature

Compact and Powerful

The 805 D4 Signature stand-mount loudspeaker is both compact and powerful, showcasing fully optimized technologies like the Diamond Dome tweeter and Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top. This model proves that small speakers can deliver big, beautiful sound.

Diamond Dome Tweeter

The Diamond Dome tweeter is a remarkable combination of low mass, stiffness, and accuracy. Introduced over fifteen years ago, this technology remains unsurpassed in achieving high-fidelity audio.

All-New Tweeter Grille

The Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top housing of the 805 D4 Signature features a longer tube-loading system and an all-new tweeter grille design, enhancing the freedom and openness of high frequencies.

Upgraded Crossover

The 805 D4 Signature uses upgraded rear-mounted crossover designs mounted on stiff aluminium spines, isolating sensitive capacitors from air pressure effects and providing an effective heatsink for optimal performance.

Continuum™ Cone

The Continuum™ Cone features a composite construction that avoids abrupt transitions in behavior, resulting in a more open and neutral performance. This technology ensures that voices and instruments are heard with precision and transparency.

The Perfect Companion: Speaker Stands

Enhance your audio experience with speaker stands that provide optimal positioning and reduce unwanted vibrations, complementing the advanced technology of the 801 D4 Signature and 805 D4 Signature loudspeakers.