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    Bowers & Wilkins 801 and 805 D4 Signature

    Bowers and Wilkins are releasing the 801 and 805 D4 Signature series and this video does a nice job capturing the details and differences from the standard models.


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    Re: Bowers & Wilkins 801 and 805 D4 Signature

    Great video, always helps one to appreciate what goes into a high end speaker build, it's not just a Dayton Box.
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    Re: Bowers & Wilkins 801 and 805 D4 Signature

    Quote Originally Posted by Shadowfax View Post
    Great video, always helps one to appreciate what goes into a high end speaker build, it's not just a Dayton Box.
    Yes they have a very impressive factory. If these speakers were produced by a boutique brand I suspect the cost would be a bit higher.
    While many will prefer the wood finish I really like the blue!
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    Re: Bowers & Wilkins 801 and 805 D4 Signature

    Quote Originally Posted by Audio 1 View Post
    Yes they have a very impressive factory. If these speakers were produced by a boutique brand I suspect the cost would be a bit higher.
    While many will prefer the wood finish I really like the blue!
    Yep.


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    Re: Bowers & Wilkins 801 and 805 D4 Signature

    I really want the blue pretty badly. Was just looking at them the other day then Capital One sent me this email...

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    Re: Bowers & Wilkins 801 and 805 D4 Signature

    Wow, that is an impressive video. It really shows the amazing craftsmanship that goes into the making of these speakers. Despite the high cost, it also makes me wonder if they are not charging enough for them, especially when I go to audio shows and see speakers that cost more and do not show that level of refinement.
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    Re: Bowers & Wilkins 801 and 805 D4 Signature

    Very nice. This D4 range sounds terrific and look the part as well.
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