Bowers & Wilkins 800 Diamond Floorstanding Loudspeakers

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These famous speakers certainly need no introduction.

Very rare appearance of these well known and iconic speakers here on Stereonet classifieds.

There is a reason why these are hard to come by on the 2nd hand market. People tend to keep them! They are hard to beat at full price .. and even harder to beat on the 2nd hand price market.

These are now ready to move to their next home.  

These were the speaker of choice for the world's most demanding recording studios, and a legend among serious audio enthusiasts everywhere.

The 800 Diamond was Bowers and Wilkins' top speaker in the range of the time.

Quite simply, these would be an upgrade for all but the very few.

I’m not joking when I say these are in excellent condition. I can’t find any scratches.

Complete with accessory boxes with spikes etc.

Cherrywood colour

Complete with grills.

Audition possible.

Although Boxes and original packaging is available, I would recommend pick up only. (Mt. Eliza 3930).

(Bring some muscle as they are 102kg)!   😉

Stereophile Review https://www.stereophile.com/content/bampw-800-diamond-loudspeaker

Specifications

3-Way Floor Standing Speaker

Drive units: 1x 25mm (1 in) diamond dome high-frequency, 1x 150mm (6 in) woven Kevlar® cone FST midrange, 2x 250mm (10 in) Rohacell® cone bass

Frequency range: -6dB at 25Hz and 33kHz

Frequency response: 32Hz - 28kHz 3dB on reference axis

Sensitivity: 90dB spl (2.83V, 1m)

Nominal impedance: 8 (minimum 3.1)

Crossover frequencies: 350Hz, 4kHz

Recommended amplifier power: 50W - 1000W into 8 on unclipped programme

Dimensions (H x W x D 1180mm (46.5 in) (including rollers) x 450mm (17.7 in) x 645mm (25.4 in)

Net weight: 102kg (225 lb)

Grilles: Black cloth

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