Bowers & Wilkins 801D 3-Way Vented-Box System

Slightly taller than its Nautilus 801 predecessor and with a revised design for the plinth and underside of the cabinet, the 801D is easier on the eye despite its size. It has a larger volume than the 800D and a bass alignment suited to rooms with a more controlled acoustic.

Bass is provided by a single, 380mm (15 in) Rohacell® sandwich cone driver, supported by a down-firing Flowport™. With the same midrange and tweeter arrangement as the 800D, the 801D also combines power with subtlety. The diamond dome tweeter is amazing in its ability to reproduce high frequencies in the most natural way – everything is there as it should be, without exaggeration.

As with all the 800 Series systems, the minimalist approach to crossover design and the use of the finest components ensures all the drivers combine to form a coherent whole.

Technical Specifications : 801D
Description	3-way vented-box system
Dimensions	Height: 1192mm (46.9 in) (not including feet) Width: 506mm (19.9 in) Depth: 682mm (26.9 in)
Net Weight	118kg (260 lb)
Freq. Response	29Hz - 28kHz ±3dB on reference axis
Freq. Range	-6dB at 23Hz and 33kHz
Sensitivity	90dB spl (2.83V, 1m)
Normal Impedance	8 ohms (minimum 3.5 ohms)
Power Handling	50W - 1000W into 8 ohms on unclipped programme
Drive Units	Unit 1: 1x 25mm (1 in) diamond dome high-frequency Unit 2: 1x 150mm (6 in) woven Kevlar® cone FST midrange Unit 3: 1x 380mm (15 in) Rohacell® cone bass
Finish	Cabinet: Real wood veneers of Cherrywood, Rosenut or Black Ash Grille: Black cloth
Dispersion	Description: Within 2dB of reference response Horizontal: over 60º arc Vertical: over 10º arc
Harmonic Distortion	2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m) <1% 40Hz - 100kHz <0.5% 50Hz - 100kHz
Crossover Frequency	350Hz, 4kHz
Max. Recommended Cable Impedance	0.1 ohms

(Quantity: Select 2 for pair)