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Great New Speakers and Cables Coming Your Way

Great New Speakers and Cables Coming Your Way

By: Neil Gader

Aug 31, 2023
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Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 Signature and the 805 D4 Signature Loudspeakers

B&W has chosen its 801 D4 and 805 D4 models from its flagship 800 Series Diamond range for Signature designation. This follows the precedent set by its last 800 Series Signature models (released in 2001). These models feature innovative new high-performance technologies that build on the specification of the standard models: They have improvements to the mechanical  behavior  of their cabinets, to the performance of their drive units, and to their crossover designs.  The two Signature models are available in two exclusive new finishes: Midnight Blue Metallic (finished with the same paint as B&W’s iconic Nautilus) and California Burl, a highly figured wood finish. Importantly, neither Signature model replaces the existing D4 standard-quality production models. As with all Signature loudspeakers, both 800 Series Signature models are the perfect embodiments of the company’s thinking and proud additions to its heritage…

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