801 Active vs ATC SCM300ASL Pro
The SCM300ASL Pro's sensitivity is 121 dB against the 801 Active's 87 dB. Both share impedance (8Ω), low-frequency extension (20 Hz), and high-frequency extension (20 kHz).
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LoudspeakersFloorstanding Speakers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$60,000
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About the 801 Active
The 801 Active Monitors by Bowers & Wilkins are a three-way, reflex-loaded floorstanding loudspeaker system designed for professional studio monitoring and high-fidelity audio reproduction. They feature a 1" metal-dome tweeter, 5" Kevlar-cone midrange driver, and a 12" high-power polymer-cone woofer. The monitors have crossover frequencies at 380Hz and 3kHz, a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz ±2dB, and a sensitivity of 87dB/W/m. Nominal impedance is 8 ohms, suitable for amplifiers rated between 50 and 600 watts. The cabinet is large and front-vented, with a separate fibercrete head housing the midrange and tweeter drivers, connected electrically to the bass enclosure. Dimensions are approximately 39.7" H x 17" W x 22" D, and the weight is about 110 lbs per speaker. These monitors are highly regarded for their musical completeness, dynamic range, and open, revealing sound, making them a reference standard in many recording studios worldwide.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 87 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Power Handling
- 600W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 50W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 600W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 3-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 12"
- Driver Count
- 3
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 3.0 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 432 × 1008.18 × 558.8 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 49.9 kg (110 lbs)
- Available Colors
- black ash, walnut, rosewood
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 87 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 20-20000 Hz
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