Bowers and Wilkins 802 D3. Gloss Black. Pre-Owned. Authorised BandW 800 Dealer

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Bowers & Wilkins 802 D3RRP 17,000
An extremely rare opportunity to one of the finest loudspeakers available at a great price. These speakers are in as close to new condition as possible, having been meticulously cared for by the owner who didnt let anyone handle them. As shown in the photos there are no scratches or marks anywhere on the speakers. Comes with all the original packaging and accessories. Not only are we an authorised Bowers & Wilkins 800 series dealer but we actually sold this pair to the customer in June 2018The very latest Bowers & Wilkins speaker technologies, from the massive Turbine Head to the reinvented Matrix bracing, combine to superb effect to deliver staggeringly real sound.

 
 

Bowers & Wilkins 802 D3

 

The Bowers & Wilkins 802 D3 are slightly smaller than the 800 D3, but still capable of delivering pristine, natural sound. If youre looking for stunning realism without the studio-sized footprint, the 802 D3 is the answer. Its slim proportions make it a comfortable fit for both domestic spaces and recording environments. At home or in the studio, it will reveal depth and detail in music you never knew existed.

 

 

Hear small details in a big way

 

Mounted atop the main enclosure, the Diamond dome tweeter in its solid aluminium housing delivers space, ambience and precise soundstage imaging.

 

 

Less resonance, more dispersion

 

The Turbine Heads massive midrange housing is carefully shaped and inert, ensuring voices and instruments are delivered with extreme purity.

 

 

Truly amazing sound

 

Voices and instruments are delivered with purity and precision, thanks to the smooth, accurate Continuum cone midrange driver.

 

 

Nimble and powerful

 

Solid, dramatic bass is delivered through the rigidity and lightness of the uniquely-shaped variable thickness Aerofoil cone.

 

 

Braced for impact

 

Unwanted resonances can blunt the punch of the sound: advanced Matrix bracing keeps the cabinet ultra-rigid and damps out superfluous vibrations.

 

 

Stable foundations

 

Perfect sound is about moving air, not the speakers: a stable plinth makes for easy positioning, then keeps it rock-solid for listening.

 

 

Reviewed by the experts

 

A major step up from its predecessor, the 802 D3 competes with speakers at twice its price, and higher.

 

-Audio Beat

 

 

Think of the tears of joy as your turn it on.

 

-Shortlist

 

 

Bowers & Wilkins 802 Prestige Edition

 

The high-gloss Santos Rosewood Prestige Edition is finished by hand by skilled Bowers & Wilkins craftsmen in the Worthing factory. The process is labour intensive requiring significantly more time than a standard 800 Series model to manufacture. Each Santos Rosewood Prestige Edition loudspeaker will be serially numbered.

 

 

 

About Bowers & Wilkins

 

1960s: Humble beginnings

 

The sleepy coastal town of Worthing in South England might not look like a hotbed of 1960s freewheeling experimentation, but for audio fans its a place thats synonymous with innovation. Thanks to the first Bowers & Wilkins speakers built here in the early years of the company, music lovers could experience albums such as Sgt. Pepper and Pet Sounds in new, mind-expanding depth and clarity.

 

 

1970s: A decade of milestones

 

The decade that saw a series of musical upheavals from disco to punk rock also brought several major milestones for Bowers & Wilkins. The company introduced curved cabinet forms and new cone materials such as Aramid fibre. And it all culminated in the launch of the 801, soon to become the reference speaker of choice for many of the worlds leading recording studios.

 

 

1980s: The application of science

 

Extensive investment in research led to the establishment of the companys dedicated R&D facility in Steyning. The era of MTV pop superstardom and bombastic stadium rock also saw Bowers & Wilkins buck the trend and introduce something small and unobtrusive: the compact monitor, or CM1.

 

 

1990s: Rewriting the rulebook

 

The 1990s saw the pioneering work of the Steyning research team realised in spectacular fashion with the launch of Nautilus, a speaker that upended preconceived notions of speaker design. It also saw major product launches at both ends of the spectrum, with the unveiling of the highly regarded entry-level 600 Series and the flagship Nautilus 800 Series.

 

 

2000s: Hi-fi goes digital

 

The decade that brought us iPods and smartphones saw us embrace the new world of digital with the launch of the Zeppelin. We also expanded into the car audio market with our partnership with Jaguar, and launched a revolutionary new speaker technology in the form of diamond tweeter domes.

 

 

The 2010s: Innovation overdrive

 

Monumental technological change seemed to be everywhere in the 2010s, and Bowers & Wilkins was no exception.

 

 
 

Specifications

 

Technical features

 

Diamond tweeter

 

Continuum Cone FST

 

Anti-Resonance plug

 

Turbine head

 

Aerofoil cone bass units

 

Flowport

 

Optimised Matrix

 

Solid body tweeter

 

Tweeter-on-Top

 

 

Description

 

3-way vented-box system

 

 

Drive units

 

1x 25mm (1 in) Diamond dome high-frequency

 

1x 150mm (6 in) Continuum cone FST midrange

 

2x 200mm (8 in) Aerofoil cone bass units

 

 

Frequency range

 

14Hz to 35kHz

 

 

Frequency response (+/-3dB from reference axis)

 

17Hz to 28kHz

 

 

Sensitivity (1m on axis at 2.83Vrms) 

 

90dB

 

 

Harmonic distortion

 

2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis)

 

<1 % 80Hz 20kHz

 

<0.3% 100Hz 20kHz

 

 

Nominal impedance (min)

 

8 (minimum 3.0)

 

 

Recommended amplifier power

 

50W 500W into 8 on unclipped programme

 

 

Max. recommended cable impedance

 

0.1

 

 

Dimensions

 

Height: 1212mm (not including feet)

 

Width: 390mm

 

Depth: 583mm

 

 

Net weight

 

94.5kg (208lb)
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