A celebration of one of the most influential collaborations in British recording history
Offered in an exclusive production run of just 140 pairs, the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition is a reference-quality loudspeaker based on the acclaimed 801 D4 Signature floor-standing loudspeakers.
Bowers & Wilkins and Abbey Road Studios are proud to announce the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition loudspeaker, a celebration of the unique 45-year relationship between two of the most iconic names in sound. Music lovers looking for the ultimate Bowers & Wilkins listening experience can now bring the essence of Abbey Road studios into their own home.
Unique Iconic Design
The 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition boasts a carefully crafted Vintage Walnut cabinet inspired by the studios’ iconic interiors and the countless iconic musical instruments that have enriched recordings at Abbey Road over the decades.
Complementing this unique wooden finish is a bespoke red Leather by Connolly trim that references both the aesthetic of the control room in Studio Two, arguably the world’s most famous individual studio space, and the red leather chairs used by generations of performers throughout Abbey Road.
The design also includes a unique identifying plate on its rear panel, designed to mark its status as one of just 140 pairs of loudspeakers being produced.
Buyers will also receive a unique, specially commissioned book that details the history of the two brands and their collaboration, featuring never-previously published photography.
Features
- Diamond tweeter
- Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top
- Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange
- Anti-Resonance plug
- Biomimetic Suspension
- Turbine Head
- Matrix™
- Aerofoil™ Profile bass cones
- Flowport™
Pricing
Available now at £ 55,000 inc-VAT, the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition is the ultimate expression of high-performance British engineering, iconic music heritage and timeless craftsmanship.
Where To Buy
The Limited Edition Bowers & Wilkins 801 Abbey Road is available from Unilet Sound & Vision – please contact us if you are interested in owning these beautiful and unique loudspeakers.