You're invited to an exclusive listening experience
A rare invitation: Be among the first in the world to experience the new 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition speakers — only 140 pairs exist worldwide. Hear iconic tracks recorded at Abbey Road studios, explore vintage Bowers & Wilkins models, and enjoy studio-quality sound, light bites, exclusive merch, and more.
Wednesday, July 23rd, 6-9 PM
World Wide Stereo Showroom
754 Route 309
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
The ultimate expression of high-performance engineering, iconic music heritage and timeless craftsmanship, the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition takes the very best loudspeaker Bowers & Wilkins currently manufactures and reframes it in homage to the home of music making. Strictly limited to 140 pairs worldwide, it’s a fitting celebration of one of the most important and influential collaborations in British recording history.
Celebrating a unique 45-year relationship
Bowers & Wilkins’ relationship with Abbey Road began in 1980 when the first 800 Series loudspeaker was adopted as the legendary recording studio’s monitor of choice. It wasn’t designed as a studio monitor, but when it was first used at the studios, the engineers at Abbey Road immediately understood its value.
Abbey Road-inspired finish
The Vintage Walnut cabinet is inspired by the iconic musical instruments that have illuminated Abbey Road over the decades. It’s complemented by a red Leather by Connolly trim, referencing both the control room in Studio Two and the red leather chairs used by generations of performers in Studio One.
Limited-edition backplate
Each 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition loudspeaker is the ultimate expression of high-performance engineering and features a stainless steel backplate celebrating its exclusivity. Available in strictly limited numbers, every speaker is detailed as part of only 140 pairs in existence, alongside the iconic Abbey Road logo.
Solid Body Tweeter
Our Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top housing features an elongated form with a longer tube-loading system and an all-new design of tweeter grille, producing an even more free and open sound with high frequencies.
Optimized for perfection
The 801 D4 Signature is an optimized version of our most advanced loudspeaker. It features meticulously evolved technology, carefully crafted design, and unique finishes that culminate in the pinnacle of performance. This is Bowers & Wilkins’ flagship loudspeaker perfected.
Technical features
Technical features
- Diamond tweeter
- Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top
- Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange
- Anti-Resonance plug
- Biomimetic Suspension
- Turbine Head
- Matrix™
- Aerofoil™ Profile bass cones
- Flowport™
Description
Description
- 3-way vented-box system
Drive units
Drive units
- 1x ø25mm (1in) Diamond Dome high-frequency
- 1x ø150mm (6in) Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange
- 2x ø250mm (10in) Aerofoil™ Profile bass
Frequency range
Frequency range
- -6dB 13Hz - 35kHz
Frequency response (+/-3dB from reference axis)
Frequency response (+/-3dB from reference axis)
- 15Hz - 28kHz ±3dB
Sensitivity (on axis at 2.83Vrms at 1m)
Sensitivity (on axis at 2.83Vrms at 1m)
- 90dB
Harmonic distortion
Harmonic distortion
- 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB,1m on axis)
- <1% 30Hz – 20kHz
- <0.3% 100Hz – 20kHz
Nominal impedance
Nominal impedance
- 8Ω (minimum 3.0Ω)
Recommended amplifier power
Recommended amplifier power
- 50W – 1,000W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
Dimensions
Dimensions
- Height: 1221mm (48.1in)
- Width: 451mm (17.8in)
- Depth: 600mm (23.6in)
Net weight
Net weight
- 100.6kg (221.8lbs)
Finishes
Finishes
- Cabinet: Vintage Walnut
- Grille: Black
Contact our showroom for ordering information.
