Bowers & Wilkins 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition

Bowers & Wilkins 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition - Celebrating a unique 45-year relationship.

Introducing the Bowers & Wilkins 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition, a masterpiece celebrating 45 years of acoustic innovation and musical excellence between Bowers & Wilkins and the legendary Abbey Road Studios. Based on the revered 801 D4 Signature, this loudspeaker fuses elite engineering with design inspired by music's most iconic venue. Featuring a stunning Vintage Walnut cabinet and a rich red Leather by Connolly accent—referencing Abbey Road’s Studio Two control room—this limited edition release is as sonically precise as it is visually striking. With only 140 pairs available globally, this model blends luxurious craftsmanship, superior soundstage clarity, and historical reverence into the ultimate collector’s loudspeaker.

801 Abbey Road Limited Edition Specifications at a Glance:

• Product Type: 3-way vented-box loudspeaker system

• Drive Units:

  • 1x 25mm (1in) Diamond Dome high-frequency tweeter

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

  • 2x 250mm (10in) Aerofoil™ Profile bass drivers

• Frequency Range: -6dB at 13Hz to 35kHz

• Frequency Response: 15Hz - 28kHz ±3dB

• Sensitivity (2.83Vrms at 1m): 90dB

• Harmonic Distortion (90dB, 1m on axis): <1% from 30Hz to 20kHz; <0.3% from 100Hz to 20kHz

• Nominal Impedance: 8Ω (minimum 3.0Ω)

• Recommended Amplifier Power: 50W – 1,000W into 8Ω

• Max. Cable Impedance: 0.1Ω

• Cabinet Finish: Vintage Walnut

• Grille Finish: Black

• Special Trim: Red Leather by Connolly

• Limited Edition Detail: Only 140 pairs made; stainless steel backplate with Abbey Road logo and edition number

• Dimensions (HxWxD): 48.1" x 17.8" x 23.6"

• Net Weight: 100.6kg (221.8lbs)

801 Abbey Road Limited Edition Q&A:

Q: What makes the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition different from the standard 801 D4 Signature?

A: It features a unique Vintage Walnut finish, red Leather by Connolly detailing, and a commemorative stainless steel backplate. Only 140 pairs exist, making it a rare collector's piece.

Q: Is this speaker part of a limited production?

A: Yes, the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition is limited to just 140 pairs globally.

Q: What type of speaker system is it?

A: It’s a 3-way vented-box system with high-frequency, midrange, and bass drivers engineered for professional-grade audio.

Q: What materials are used in the tweeter and midrange?

A: The tweeter is crafted from diamond, and the midrange features a Continuum™ cone with Biomimetic Suspension for transparency and control.

Q: What is the power handling capability?

A: It can handle between 50W and 1,000W into 8Ω on unclipped program material.

Q: What is the frequency response range?

A: The speaker delivers from 15Hz to 28kHz within ±3dB, and extends from -6dB at 13Hz up to 35kHz.

Q: Does the speaker include any Abbey Road branding?

A: Yes, it includes an etched backplate with the Abbey Road logo and the speaker’s limited edition number.

Q: What are the speaker dimensions and weight?

A: It stands 1221mm tall, 451mm wide, and 600mm deep, with a net weight of 100.6kg (221.8lbs).

801 Abbey Road Limited Edition Downloads:

Bowers & Wilkins 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition Info Sheet