801 D5

Engineered for professional recording studios and discerning listeners alike, the 801 D5 brings together Bowers & Wilkins' most advanced technologies to deliver uncompromising, reference-quality sound.

From its Diamond Dome tweeter and optimised drive units to Space Frame bracing and an upgraded plinth, every element has been refined to maximise performance. This purposeful blend of evolution and innovation is housed within an elegantly crafted cabinet, shaped by the science of sound and finished to the highest standards.

Available in Stealth Black, Warm White, Light Walnut and Dark Walnut, each finish is complemented by matching Leather by Connolly detailing, creating an unmistakable combination of performance and design. The result of six decades of obsessive loudspeaker development, the 801 D5 delivers Bowers & Wilkins' most realistic, accurate and revealing listening experience yet.

Others Replay Music, Ours Make Music

Musicians record with it because they trust it. Engineers mix with it because it reveals the truth. And listeners keep it for life because few loudspeakers come close. For generations, the 800 Series has been a benchmark in the world's most respected recording studios, helping shape some of the greatest music and film scores ever heard.

Ultimate Drive Unit Technology

Combining Bowers & Wilkins' most advanced drive unit technologies, the 801 D5 delivers an exceptionally pure and revealing listening experience. Its Diamond Dome tweeter extends the break-up frequency to 70kHz, providing outstanding clarity, precision and openness, while the Continuum™ cone reproduces voices and instruments with remarkable detail and natural expression.

Optimised for Pure Performance

Every model in the new 800 Series Diamond range benefits from a suite of enhanced technologies designed to elevate performance. An upgraded Matrix™ cabinet construction helps suppress unwanted resonance and creates a more convincing soundstage, while aluminium Space Frame bracing and a new aluminium top section further increase rigidity and minimise coloration. The result is a sound that feels more spacious, immersive and controlled.

Crafted to Be Better by Design

The distinctive form of the 800 Series is shaped by acoustic science, with every curve serving a purpose. Each cabinet is formed around a continuous curved structure and secured by a solid aluminium spine to help reduce unwanted cabinet reflections. Combined with the precision of the Tweeter-on-Top and Turbine Head designs, this carefully considered architecture ensures exceptional imaging, transparency and musical accuracy.