Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4
Built to similar proportions as the flagship 801 D4, the 802 D4 offers much of the performance of its sibling, including the same Turbine™ Head enclosure for its midrange drive unit, yet is more affordable overall.
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 floor-standing 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.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Drive units |
1 × Ø 25 mm (1 in) Diamond dome high-frequency · 1 × Ø 150 mm (6 in) Continuum™ cone midrange · 2 × Ø 200 mm (8 in) Aerofoil™ cone bass units |
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Frequency range (-6 dB) |
14 Hz – 35 kHz |
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Frequency response (±3 dB) |
17 Hz – 28 kHz (from reference axis) |
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Sensitivity (on-axis at 2.83 Vrms, 1 m) |
90 dB SPL |
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Harmonic distortion (2nd & 3rd harmonics @ 90 dB, 1 m on-axis) |
< 1% from 70 Hz – 20 kHz · < 0.3% from 100 Hz – 20 kHz |
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Nominal impedance |
8 Ω (minimum ~3.0 Ω) |
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Recommended amplifier power |
50 W – 500 W into 8 Ω (unclipped programme) |
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Max recommended cable impedance |
0.1 Ω |
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Dimensions (HxWxD) |
Height: 1,218 mm · Width: 413 mm · Depth: 602 mm |
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Net weight |
88.10 kg |