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Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4

The loudspeaker that sets the standard other high-end designs will be judged by for years to come. Endowed with every new technology the 800 Series Diamond has to offer, the reference-quality 801 D4 is an instant icon.

Floorstanding speaker Floorstanding
Indicative price € 19 980
System role Floorstanding speaker
Best for Dedicated stereo rooms, larger living spaces, and systems expected to scale with stronger electronics.
Product family 800 Series Diamond
Available finishes Gloss Black, Satin Rosenut, Satin Walnut, and White
Product overview

A closer look at Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4.

The loudspeaker that sets the standard other high-end designs will be judged by for years to come. Endowed with every new technology the 800 Series Diamond has to offer, the reference-quality 801 D4 is an instant icon.

Family context

800 Series Diamond is the core reference family for Bowers & Wilkins loudspeakers.

This family is where Bowers & Wilkins moves from premium aspiration into true reference positioning. It is for larger spaces, stronger electronics, and clients who expect system-building decisions to remain rewarding for years.

Reference-level loudspeaker engineering This strength matters when matching the product to the room, electronics, and listening goals.
High-end stereo and cinema anchors This strength matters when matching the product to the room, electronics, and listening goals.
Long-term upgrade credibility This strength matters when matching the product to the room, electronics, and listening goals.
Key features

What stands out in this product.

  • Built to anchor larger stereo and cinema rooms with more scale, weight, and authority than compact speakers can offer.
  • Rewards better amplifier, receiver, and placement choices because the surrounding system will be audible in the final result.
  • Part of the 800 Series Diamond family, which helps it fit inside a wider Bowers & Wilkins ecosystem and upgrade path.
  • Reference-level loudspeaker engineering is one of the reasons it stands out inside the current lineup.
Who it's for

Where this makes the most sense.

  • Listeners who care about placement, imaging, and choosing electronics that do the speaker justice.
  • Rooms that can support more physical scale, bass energy, and a proper two-channel anchor.
  • Shoppers buying into the 800 Series Diamond path from Bowers & Wilkins rather than treating the product as a one-off box.
System matching

Build the amplifier and room plan around this speaker.

This product will show clear differences in amplification, placement, and source quality, so the best result comes from treating it as a system anchor instead of a final add-on.

Pair it with an integrated amplifier or stereo receiver sized for the room and listening level, not just for the product page headline.
Give it enough breathing space from boundaries so the scale and bass weight stay controlled rather than boomy.
Complete the front end with a streamer, turntable, or disc source that matches how the room will actually be used day to day.
Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 belongs to the 800 Series Diamond family, so keeping the surrounding system aligned with that role usually produces the cleaner result.
Floorstanding
Product details

Useful details before you request availability.

Brand page Bowers & Wilkins
Product family 800 Series Diamond
Collections Floorstanding
Available finishes Gloss Black, Satin Rosenut, Satin Walnut, and White
Model references 801 D4 - Gloss Black, 801 D4 - Satin Rosenut, 801 D4 - Satin Walnut, and 801 D4 - White
Reference codes FP41890, FP42072, FP42080, and FP42846

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