800 Diamond (800 D2) vs 800D III
The 800D III matches the 800 Diamond (800 D2) on sensitivity (90 dB), impedance (8Ω), woofer (10"), and ways (3).
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LoudspeakersFloorstanding SpeakersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$11,750
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About the 800 Diamond (800 D2)
The Bowers & Wilkins 800 Diamond (800 D2) is a flagship three-way, vented-box floorstanding loudspeaker. It uses a 25 mm diamond-dome tweeter with Nautilus tube loading, a 150 mm woven Kevlar FST™ midrange driver, and two 250 mm Rohacell®-cone bass drivers. Rated specifications include a 32 Hz–28 kHz frequency response (±3 dB), 90 dB sensitivity, 8-ohm nominal impedance with a 3.1-ohm minimum, and recommended amplifier power of 50–1000 W. Its construction incorporates Bowers & Wilkins Matrix™ cabinet bracing and Flowport™ bass-port technology. The speaker measures approximately 1180 × 450 × 645 mm (H × W × D) and weighs about 102 kg. The 800 Diamond D2 was offered in finishes including Cherrywood, Rosenut/Rosewood, and Piano Black gloss, and was positioned for high-end stereo and home-theater systems.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 90 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 32 Hz - 28 kHz
- Power Handling
- 1.0kW
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 50W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 1.0kW
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 3-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 10"
- Driver Count
- 4
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 350 Hz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 450 × 1180 × 645 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 102 kg (225 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Cherrywood, Rosewood, Piano Black Gloss
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 90 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 32-28000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions