The Reference Standard for High-End Performance | Available at Trimira Audio
The flagship Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 Floorstanding Speaker represents decades of acoustic engineering refinement, combining exceptional scale, dynamic authority, and precision detail retrieval for reference-level two-channel systems.
Finished in elegant Satin Walnut with light grey grilles and brushed aluminium accents, the 801 D4 delivers both a premium visual presence and uncompromising performance.
Featuring B&W’s advanced Diamond dome tweeter, Turbine™ Head enclosure, Continuum™ FST™ midrange driver, Biomimetic Suspension, and dual Aerofoil™ bass drivers, the 801 D4 is engineered to minimise resonance and distortion while delivering powerful, controlled full-range sound.
Key Features & Technological Innovations
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Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top: Isolated aluminium housing protects the Diamond dome tweeter for detailed, transparent high-frequency reproduction.
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Aluminium Turbine™ Head: Rigid midrange enclosure isolates the Continuum™ FST™ driver for improved vocal clarity and reduced coloration.
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Biomimetic Suspension: Reduces unwanted midrange distortion by improving driver movement control.
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Dual Aerofoil™ Bass Drivers: Twin 10-inch bass units deliver deep extension, speed, and exceptional low-frequency authority.
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Matrix™ Bracing: Advanced internal cabinet reinforcement improves rigidity and reduces unwanted resonance.
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Reverse-Wrap Cabinet Design: Curved cabinet construction improves acoustic performance while enhancing structural stability.
Technical Specifications
| Specification Metric |
Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 Specification |
| System Format |
3-Way Vented-Box System |
| High Frequency Driver |
1 × ø25mm (1 in) Diamond Dome Tweeter |
| Midrange Driver |
1 × ø150mm (6 in) Continuum™ Cone FST™ Midrange |
| Low Frequency Drivers |
2 × ø250mm (10 in) Aerofoil™ Profile Bass Units |
| Frequency Range (-6dB) |
13 Hz – 35,000 Hz |
| Frequency Response (±3dB) |
15 Hz – 28,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity |
90 dB @ 2.83Vrms / 1 meter |
| Nominal / Minimum Impedance |
8 Ohms (3.0 Ohms Minimum) |
| Recommended Amplifier Power |
50W – 1,000W into 8 Ohms |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) |
1,221 mm × 451 mm × 600 mm |
| Net Weight |
100.6 kg (221.8 lbs) per speaker |
| Finish |
Satin Walnut |
Audition Flagship Acoustics at Trimira Audio
Experience the scale and precision of the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 with carefully matched amplification and system integration.
Contact the high-end audio specialists at Trimira Audio in Brisbane to discuss amplifier pairing, room placement, or to arrange a private demonstration.
