Reference 800 Series Diamond Performance with Exceptional Scale and Precision
The Bowers & Wilkins 802 D5 Reference Tower Loudspeaker (Pair) brings much of the performance and advanced engineering of the flagship 801 D5 into a slightly more compact reference floorstanding design. A 1-inch Diamond dome tweeter, 6-inch Continuum Cone FST midrange and dual 8-inch Aerofoil bass drivers combine to deliver exceptional clarity, natural vocal reproduction, precise imaging and powerful low-frequency extension for serious two-channel listening and high-performance home theater systems.
The 802 D5 incorporates Bowers & Wilkins' Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top, decoupled Turbine Head, Biomimetic Suspension, upgraded Matrix cabinet construction and aluminum Space Frame bracing to reduce unwanted vibration and enclosure coloration. Its reverse-wrap cabinet forms a continuous curved structure around the drive units, while the rigid aluminum spine and plinth provide additional mechanical stability. The result is a highly revealing reference loudspeaker capable of reproducing subtle musical detail, wide dynamic swings and deep bass with outstanding composure.
Highlights & Benefits
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Reference 800 Series Diamond Engineering — The 802 D5 incorporates many of the same advanced technologies used in the flagship 801 D5 while using a more compact dual 8-inch bass configuration.
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Diamond Dome Tweeter — The 25mm Diamond dome pushes its break-up frequency to approximately 70kHz, helping provide exceptionally open, precise and low-distortion high-frequency reproduction.
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Continuum Cone FST Midrange — A dedicated 150mm Continuum Cone driver uses FST technology, an Anti-Resonance Plug and Biomimetic Suspension for exceptionally natural reproduction of vocals and instruments.
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Dual 8" Aerofoil Bass Drivers — Twin 200mm Aerofoil-profile woofers deliver controlled, extended low frequencies with impressive speed, authority and dynamic capability.
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Advanced Cabinet Construction — Matrix bracing, aluminum Space Frame components, a solid aluminum spine and curved reverse-wrap cabinet help minimize resonance and unwanted acoustic reflections.
Technology & Design
Diamond Dome & Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top — The Diamond dome tweeter is housed in a rigid, elongated enclosure positioned independently above the main cabinet. This minimizes cabinet interaction and diffraction around the tweeter, helping the 802 D5 produce precise imaging and exceptionally clean high-frequency detail.
Continuum Cone FST & Turbine Head — The dedicated 6-inch midrange driver is mounted inside Bowers & Wilkins' rigid Turbine Head and uses Continuum Cone material, FST surround technology, Biomimetic Suspension and an Anti-Resonance Plug to reduce unwanted coloration in the critical midrange.
Dual Aerofoil Bass Cones — Two 8-inch Aerofoil-profile bass drivers use a variable-thickness cone geometry engineered to maximize stiffness while controlling mass. This allows the 802 D5 to produce deep, articulate bass without sacrificing speed or definition.
Matrix, Space Frame & Reverse-Wrap Cabinet — The curved enclosure, internal Matrix bracing and aluminum structural reinforcement create an exceptionally rigid cabinet platform. Reducing enclosure movement allows the drive units to operate with greater accuracy and improves soundstage focus.
FAQ — Bowers & Wilkins 802 D5
Is the Bowers & Wilkins 802 D5 sold as a pair?
This listing is for one stereo pair of Bowers & Wilkins 802 D5 reference floorstanding loudspeakers.
How much amplifier power is recommended for the 802 D5?
Bowers & Wilkins recommends 50 to 1000 watts per channel into 8 ohms with unclipped program material. With a minimum impedance of 3.3 ohms, the 802 D5 benefits from high-quality amplification with strong current-delivery capability.
What is the difference between the 802 D5 and 801 D5?
Both models use a Diamond dome tweeter and 6-inch Continuum Cone FST midrange, but the 802 D5 uses dual 8-inch Aerofoil bass drivers while the larger flagship 801 D5 uses dual 10-inch bass drivers. The 802 D5 is also smaller and lighter while retaining much of the same reference-level technology.
Can the 802 D5 be used in a reference home theater?
Yes. Bowers & Wilkins specifically positions the 802 D5 for both reference stereo listening and high-performance home theater. The matching HTM81 D5 center-channel speaker can be paired with the 802 D5 for a timbre-matched front soundstage.
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