Description

The Bowers & Wilkins 802 D5 is a reference-grade floorstanding loudspeaker from the prestigious 800 Series Diamond range, engineered to deliver extraordinary sound quality, exceptional clarity, and powerful musical performance. Sharing many advanced technologies with the flagship 801 D5, the 802 D5 combines the renowned Diamond Dome tweeter, Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top design, Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange driver, and dual Aerofoil™ bass drivers to reproduce music with breathtaking detail, precision, and realism.

Featuring the innovative Turbine™ Head midrange enclosure, reverse-wrap cabinet construction, and upgraded Matrix™ internal bracing, the 802 D5 minimises unwanted cabinet resonance and vibration for a more accurate and immersive listening experience. Its elegant cabinet design, complemented by premium Leather by Connolly detailing, makes it an exceptional addition to high-end Hi-Fi and home theatre systems.
Key Features
– Diamond Dome Tweeter
– Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top design
– Continuum™ Cone FST™ Midrange Driver
– Biomimetic Suspension technology
– Anti-Resonance Plug technology
– Turbine™ Head midrange enclosure
– Dual Aerofoil™ Profile Bass Drivers
– Reverse-Wrap cabinet construction
– Matrix™ internal bracing
– Aluminium Space Frame Bracing
– Solid Aluminium Spine
– Aluminium top section and top plate
– Flowport™ bass reflex technology
– 3-Way Vented-Box System
– Premium Leather by Connolly cabinet detailing
– Advanced cabinet construction for reduced resonance and improved soundstage
Driver Configuration
– 1 × 25mm (1″) Diamond Dome High-Frequency Tweeter
– 1 × 150mm (6″) Continuum™ Cone FST™ Midrange Driver
– 2 × 200mm (8″) Aerofoil™ Profile Bass Drivers
Technical Specifications
– System Type: 3-Way Vented-Box System
– Frequency Response: 17Hz – 28kHz (±3dB)
– Frequency Range (-6dB): 14Hz – 35kHz
– Sensitivity: 90dB SPL (2.83Vrms at 1m)
– Nominal Impedance: 8Ω (Minimum 3.3Ω)
– Recommended Amplifier Power: 50W – 500W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
– Maximum Recommended Cable Impedance: 0.1Ω
– Harmonic Distortion (2nd & 3rd Harmonics, 90dB, 1m on Axis):
– Less than 1% from 70Hz – 20kHz
– Less than 0.3% from 100Hz – 8kHz
Available Cabinet Finishes
– Stealth Black
– Warm White
– Light Walnut
– Dark Walnut
Available Grille Finishes
– Black (Stealth Black and Dark Walnut)
– Grey (Warm White and Light Walnut)
Advanced Acoustic Technologies
– Diamond Dome Tweeter: Delivers exceptional high-frequency clarity, precision, and openness.
– Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top: Provides an optimised tweeter housing to improve high-frequency performance.
– Continuum™ Cone FST™: Reproduces natural vocals and instruments with outstanding transparency.
– Biomimetic Suspension: Reduces unwanted mechanical interference for cleaner midrange reproduction.
– Turbine™ Head: Dedicated aluminium midrange enclosure that isolates the midrange driver from cabinet vibrations.
– Matrix™: Advanced internal cabinet bracing designed to minimise resonance.
– Aerofoil™ Bass Cones: Advanced bass driver technology delivering powerful, controlled, and accurate low frequencies.
– Flowport™: Optimises airflow to improve bass performance and minimise unwanted turbulence.
Included Technologies
– Diamond Dome Tweeter
– Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top
– Continuum™ Cone FST™ Midrange
– Anti-Resonance Plug
– Biomimetic Suspension
– Turbine™ Head
– Matrix™
– Aerofoil™ Bass Cones
– Flowport™
The Bowers & Wilkins 802 D5 represents the perfect balance of flagship-inspired engineering, luxurious craftsmanship, and reference-grade acoustic performance. Experience extraordinary musical detail, lifelike vocal reproduction, expansive soundstaging, and deep, controlled bass with one of the most prestigious loudspeakers in the 800 Series Diamond range.