Absolute elegance
802 D4’s svelte proportions and beautiful painted or real-wood-veneer finishes make for an elegant living-room companion – but one that doesn’t compromise on performance. Perfect for reference-grade stereo listening and an excellent choice in home theatre applications.
Aerofoil™ bass cone
Our Aerofoil bass cone technology remains an outstanding solution to the conundrum of combining low mass and high stiffness in bass cones, thanks to its carbon-fibre skin and variable-profile foam core. Now, we have added the foam Anti-Resonance Plug for lower distortion and even cleaner bass.
Aluminium top-plate
Every stereo model in the new 800 Series Diamond™ range has a significantly upgraded cabinet with an all-new aluminium top-plate. This also provides a perfect mounting point for all-new Leather by Connolly trim, with luxurious black leather for dark cabinets and light grey for lighter finishes.
Decoupled midrange assembly
Like its floorstanding siblings in the new range, 802 D4 has a dedicated midrange cone using three key Bowers & Wilkins technologies: the Continuum™ cone, Biomimetic Suspension and midrange decoupling, the latter ensuring minimal interference from the operation of the loudspeaker’s bass drivers.
The science of sound
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We question, we examine, we understand and then we evolve. We use computer modelling to explore and reimagine every aspect of loudspeaker design. Learn more about all the technologies that combine to make 800 Series Diamond so special here.
One of our best
802 D4 is a very special loudspeaker in its own right, with a thrilling blend of performance and style that other loudspeakers will find hard to emulate. Only one model in our range can best it – the flagship 801 D4, which has 250mm (10in) bass cones in a more substantial low-frequency enclosure.
Technical features
Description
3-way vented-box system
Drive units
1x ø25mm (1in) diamond dome high-frequency
1x ø150mm (6in) Continuum cone FST midrange
2x ø200mm (8in) Aerofoil cone bass units
Frequency range
14Hz to 35kHz
Frequency response
17Hz to 28kHz (+/-3dB from reference axis)
Sensitivity
90dB (on axis at 2.83Vrms at 1m)
Harmonic distortion
2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB,1m on axis)
<1% 70Hz – 20kHz
<0.3% 100Hz – 20kHz
Nominal impedance
8ohms (minimum 3.0ohms)
Recommended amplifier power
50W – 500W into 8ohms on unclipped programme
Max. recommended cable impedance
0.1ohms
Dimensions
Height: 1218mm
Width: 413mm
Depth: 602mm
Net weight
88.10kg
Cabinet finishes
Gloss Black
White
Satin Rosenut
Satin Walnut
Grille finishes
Black
Grey
Black
Grey
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"Bowers & Wilkins makes more high-end loudspeakers than anyone else in the world, 6,500 pairs of 800 series models a year in fact, and this gives them an economy of scale that means the 802 D4 costs half as much as its nearest serious competitor. It may not have the snob appeal of boutique brands but it has a phenomenal R&D dept that produces world-class loudspeakers, and the 802 D4 is certainly that."
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"It retains the great skills of the older design whilst polishing things to an even more lustrous shine – and the result is that everything sounds more natural and less 'hi-fi'. The technological improvements that Bowers & Wilkins have made are real and not just marketing waffle."
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"At $26.000 I have mixed feelings. On one hand I am impressed by the quality of materials, the looks, the overall styling, the punch, the groove, and the accuracy of these speakers. They are perfect for any room smaller than 35-40 m2 and for complex music. Personally, I would pick up an 800D3 or even the D2 because they simply deliver more down low. The improvements in the highs are significant and B&W has put together the perfect speaker for medium sized rooms at a hefty price. I can’t wait to test the rest of the lineup."
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