Model: FP42080
from $23,000
The Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 is a 3-way passive floorstanding speaker, presented in a satin walnut finish. This speaker features a 1-inch diamond dome tweeter, a 6-inch Continuum cone FST midrange, and two 10-inch Aerofoil cone bass units, delivering a frequency response of 15Hz to 28kHz with an 8 Ohm impedance. Designed for discerning audio enthusiasts, this single speaker unit is ideal for creating a high-fidelity stereo soundstage or as part of a premium home theater system, requiring an amplifier with 50W to 1000W of power.
Select speakers based on your room size and primary use case, whether it's critical music listening or home theater. Do not rely solely on wattage numbers, as efficiency and acoustic design matter far more for actual loudness and clarity. Available from $23,000.
Quality speakers have minimal ongoing costs outside of nominal electricity use for active models. Proper care can result in decades of use, making the initial purchase price the primary expense.
Common Failure Modes
Speakers typically fail due to blown drivers from over-amplification or degrading foam surrounds over many years. Active speakers may also suffer from internal amplifier or wireless connectivity module failures.
Select speakers based on your room size and primary use case, whether it's critical music listening or home theater. Do not rely solely on wattage numbers, as efficiency and acoustic design matter far more for actual loudness and clarity.
High-quality speakers can last for decades if treated well and kept away from extreme conditions. The foam surrounds on the woofers are usually the first parts to deteriorate.
The Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series Diamond 801 D4 Satin Walnut 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Each) is available at abt, starting at $23,000.
Quality speakers have minimal ongoing costs outside of nominal electricity use for active models. Proper care can result in decades of use, making the initial purchase price the primary expense.
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