Bowers & Wilkins Unveils the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition Speakers

At its heart, the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition is built upon the engineering foundation of the 801 D4 Signature, itself already a pinnacle of audio excellence. It carries forward hallmark features like the Diamond Dome tweeter, Continuum Cone FST midrange driver, and dual 10-inch Aerofoil bass drivers—but not without upgrades. Enhanced bass magnets deliver a sturdier low-end response, while a reimagined aluminum top plate under the Turbine Head, damped for minimal resonance, lifts midrange clarity. Add a retooled crossover with upgraded capacitors, and the result is a loudspeaker capable of delivering sound as transparent and detailed as the original studio recordings.

The port design, often overlooked in loudspeakers, also receives attention, with an aluminum-cast material ensuring tighter bass performance with minimal turbulence. To protect those bespoke Diamond tweeters, a new FEA-optimized grille mesh provides added durability without muting high-frequency shimmer. It’s this kind of obsessive refinement that positions the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition as not just an aesthetic indulgence but an unparalleled performer.

With a frequency range extending from 13Hz to 35kHz and a sensitivity of 90dB, the system redefines how music is reproduced at home, offering an impressive 15Hz to 28kHz range within ±3dB. This precision comes packed into a design that tips the scales at 100.6 kg per speaker, making every detail—from the cabinet’s dimensions to internal damping—a carefully considered element of its performance profile.

Priced at $70,000 USD per pair, the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition is undoubtedly aimed at a select few. But for those willing to invest, it’s not just a loudspeaker—it’s a celebration of audio history, innovation, and a shared commitment to uncompromising sound. As with everything born of the collaboration between Bowers & Wilkins and Abbey Road Studios, this is more than just a product—it’s a piece of music heritage.