Reference 800 Series Diamond Center Channel for High-End Home Theater
The Bowers & Wilkins HTM82 D5 Reference Center Channel Speaker brings 800 Series Diamond technology to the most important channel in a high-performance home theater. Designed to deliver clear dialogue, precise effects and a seamless front soundstage, the HTM82 D5 combines a 1-inch Diamond dome tweeter, dedicated 5-inch Continuum Cone FST midrange and dual 6.5-inch Aerofoil bass drivers in a sophisticated three-way design.
The HTM82 D5 incorporates many of the same technologies found in Bowers & Wilkins' reference floorstanding loudspeakers, including the Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top, Biomimetic Suspension, Anti-Resonance Plug, Matrix cabinet construction and Flowport technology. Its dedicated midrange architecture helps voices remain focused and intelligible, while the twin Aerofoil bass drivers provide the scale and dynamic authority required for movie soundtracks, concert films and multichannel music.
Highlights & Benefits
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Reference Three-Way Center Channel — Dedicated high-frequency, midrange and bass drivers allow the HTM82 D5 to reproduce dialogue and effects with exceptional clarity and dynamic range.
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Diamond Dome Tweeter — Bowers & Wilkins' 25mm Diamond dome is engineered for exceptional stiffness and extremely high break-up frequency, contributing to clean, precise and open high-frequency reproduction.
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Continuum Cone FST Midrange — A dedicated 130mm Continuum Cone driver with Biomimetic Suspension and an Anti-Resonance Plug provides highly controlled reproduction through the critical vocal range.
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Dual 6.5" Aerofoil Bass Drivers — Twin 165mm Aerofoil-profile woofers provide powerful, articulate bass and the dynamic capability required for reference home theater.
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Matrix Cabinet Construction — Internal Matrix bracing reinforces the enclosure and reduces unwanted cabinet resonance, allowing dialogue and soundtrack details to emerge with greater precision.
Technology & Design
Diamond Dome & Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top — The HTM82 D5 positions its Diamond dome tweeter in a rigid external enclosure above the main cabinet. Separating the tweeter from the enclosure helps isolate it from cabinet vibration and reduces diffraction for cleaner imaging and greater high-frequency openness.
Continuum Cone FST & Biomimetic Suspension — The dedicated 5-inch midrange uses Bowers & Wilkins' Continuum Cone material, Fixed Suspension Transducer technology and Biomimetic Suspension. Together with the Anti-Resonance Plug, the system is engineered to reduce unwanted coloration in the frequencies where dialogue and vocals are most prominent.
Twin Aerofoil Bass Cones — Two 6.5-inch Aerofoil-profile bass drivers use a variable-thickness cone structure designed to combine high stiffness with controlled mass. This provides the speed, authority and low-frequency control needed for demanding movie soundtracks.
Matrix & Flowport Engineering — Bowers & Wilkins' internal Matrix structure reinforces the enclosure in multiple directions to reduce resonance, while the Flowport system manages airflow from the vented cabinet to help minimize turbulence and unwanted noise.
FAQ — Bowers & Wilkins HTM82 D5
Which 800 Series Diamond speakers are best matched with the HTM82 D5?
The HTM82 D5 is particularly well suited to home theater systems using the Bowers & Wilkins 803 D5 or 804 D5 as the front left and right loudspeakers, providing a closely matched 800 Series Diamond front soundstage.
How much amplifier power is recommended for the HTM82 D5?
Bowers & Wilkins recommends 50 to 1000 watts into 8 ohms with unclipped program material. Because impedance can fall to 3.0 ohms, a high-quality power amplifier or AV processor/amplifier combination with strong current capability is recommended.
What is the difference between the HTM82 D5 and HTM81 D5?
The HTM82 D5 is the more compact of the two 800 Series Diamond center-channel speakers. It uses a 5-inch Continuum Cone FST midrange and dual 6.5-inch Aerofoil bass drivers, while the larger HTM81 D5 provides greater cabinet volume and larger drivers for systems requiring even greater output and low-frequency capability.
Is there a dedicated stand available for the HTM82 D5?
Yes. Bowers & Wilkins lists the FS-HTM stand as the matching stand accessory for the HTM82 D5, providing a dedicated support solution when the speaker is not installed in cabinetry or on a suitable equipment platform.
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