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Best for Maximum Power
Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4
Better Bass Extension
Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4
More Compact Design
Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4
High-End Reference Listening
Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4
Easier Placement
Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4

The Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 and 801 D4 are flagship-level wired floorstanding speakers built around the same 800 Series Diamond technology platform. Both feature a Diamond Tweeter, Continuum Cone FST, Turbine Head, Matrix construction and Aerofoil Cone bass units, along with 90dB sensitivity and 8-ohm impedance. The main differences are in bass capability, power handling and cabinet size. The 801 D4 uses larger 650 mm-class bass drivers and supports up to 1000W RMS, while the 802 D4 is rated up to 500W RMS and is slightly lighter. Both target serious high-end listening, but their specifications make them suited to different room sizes and listening demands.

Verdict

The Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 is the more powerful choice for listeners seeking maximum bass extension and higher power handling, with a 13Hz low-end response and up to 1000W RMS input. The 802 D4 remains a highly capable option with a slightly more compact cabinet, lower weight and 14Hz bass response. Choose the 801 D4 for reference-level systems and larger rooms, while the 802 D4 makes sense when you want high-end performance in a somewhat less substantial package.

Specification
Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4
Rs.3,599,255.10
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Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4
Rs.2,656,997.60
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Price 
3599255.10
 
2656997.60
Brand 
Bowers & Wilkins
 
Bowers & Wilkins
Model No 
801 D4
 
802 D4
Wired / Wireless 
Home Theatre Speaker Specification
 
Home Theatre Speaker Specification
Driver Type 
Dynamic
 
Dynamic
Driver Diameter 
25/650 mm
 
25/550 mm
Impedance 
8 ohm
 
8 ohm
Sensitivity 
90dB spl
 
90dB spl
Frequency Response 
13 Hz - 35 kHz, 15 Hz - 28 kHz
 
14 Hz - 35 kHz, 17 Hz - 28 kHz
Maximum Power Input 
AC 100V-240 V / 50 Hz / 60 Hz
 
AC 100V-240 V / 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Maximum Power Output 
50 W - 1000 W ( RMS )
 
50 W - 500 W ( RMS )
Signal to Noise Ratio 
90 dB
 
90 dB
Noise Cancelling 
NA
 
NA
Aux Connectivity 
No
 
No
Weight 
100.60 Kg
 
88.10 Kg
Dimensions 
1221 mm X 600 mm X 451 mm
 
1218 mm X 602 mm X 413 mm
Available Colors 
Black, White, Grey, Brown
 
Black, White, Grey, Brown
Accessories 
Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 Speaker
 
Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 Speaker
Other Features 
3-Way Vented-Box System.
5-Year warranty Valid from the date of purchase for passive loudspeakers.
Technical features - Diamond Tweeter, Solid Body Tweeter-On-Top, Continuumâ„¢ Cone FST, Matrixâ„¢, Anti-Resonance Plug, Biomimetic Suspension, Turbineâ„¢ Head, Aerofoilâ„¢ Cone Bass Units, Flowport.
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.
801 D4 is our flagship and the most powerful model in the new 800 Series Diamond range. Its no-compromise design includes all our most advanced technologies in their purest, most optimized form alongside crossover components of the highest quality. You want our reference loudspeaker? This is it…
 
3-Way Vented-Box System.
5-Year warranty Valid from the date of purchase for passive loudspeakers.
Technical features - Diamond Tweeter, Solid Body Tweeter-On-Top, Continuumâ„¢ Cone FST, Matrixâ„¢, Anti-Resonance Plug, Biomimetic Suspension, Turbineâ„¢ Head, Aerofoilâ„¢ Cone Bass Units, Flowport.
Built to similar proportions as the flagship 801 D4, the 802 D4 offers much of the performance of its sibling, including the same Turbineâ„¢ Head enclosure for its midrange drive unit, yet is more affordable overall.
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 (10-in) bass cones in a more substantial low-frequency enclosure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which product is better for maximum power?
The Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 is rated for up to 1000W RMS, compared with up to 500W RMS for the 802 D4, making it the higher-power option.
Which speaker has better bass extension?
The 801 D4 has a listed frequency response starting at 13Hz, while the 802 D4 starts at 14Hz. The 801 D4 also uses larger bass drivers.
Are the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 and 802 D4 wireless speakers?
No. Both are wired passive loudspeakers and do not provide Bluetooth connectivity.
Which speaker is lighter?
The 802 D4 weighs 88.10kg, while the 801 D4 weighs 100.60kg, making the 802 D4 the lighter model.
Do both speakers have Diamond Tweeters?
Yes. Both the 801 D4 and 802 D4 feature Bowers & Wilkins' Diamond Tweeter along with technologies such as the Continuum Cone FST, Turbine Head and Matrix construction.
Which speaker is better for a large listening room?
The 801 D4 is better suited to systems where higher power handling and deeper bass capability are priorities. The 802 D4 may be preferable when a somewhat lighter and less substantial cabinet is easier to accommodate.

Top Differences

  • Frequency Response: 14 Hz - 35 kHz, 17 Hz - 28 kHz vs 13 Hz - 35 kHz, 15 Hz - 28 kHz