Celebrating the 45-year partnership between Abbey Road Studies and Bowers & Wilkins, the new 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition offers more than just an audio experience – it's a story, a history and meticulous British craftsmanship, wrapped in vintage walnut and red Connolly leather.
Four decades ago, John Bowers first brought his revolutionary 801 to Abbey Road – the studio where The Beatles, Star Wars and more were created. Since then, 800 Series loudspeakers have been a fixture in control rooms – the perfect expression of the “True Sound” philosophy that B&W continues to uphold today. 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition.
What makes 801 Abbey Road so exceptional?
1. Aesthetics without compromise
Vintage walnut cabinets and red Connolly leather echo the interior of Studio Two and the red chairs through the decades. Along with a unique back plate and an exclusive book (don't think it won't grace the coffee table) they complete the story.
2. Technology at the top of the world
The foundation is the 801 D4 Signature – the first “Diamond Dome” tweeter, Continuum® midrange and dual 10″ Aerofoil® bass with reinforced magnets. If that sounds like technical jargon, think about it: sound so realistic you’ll believe you’re standing in a music studio.
3. A sound that shakes you
Reviewers mention: “the bass is tight and deep”, “the bass is not too little, not too much – it’s like a creamy soup”. And when you start an orchestra or Pink Floyd – a surprisingly powerful sound image and dynamics that do not fade even with loud music.
4. Exclusivity with history
Only 140 pairs in the world – each with a year, a plaque and a history book. This is not just a purchase, it is an investment, a collector's item and a conversation piece – all in one.
Price: 70,000 $/
Is this a joke? No. It's a prediction of British prestige per square meter. If you can then try other models – the 801 D4 Signature as a base costs ~ 60,000 $.
Conclusion
The 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition is my vision of luxury hi-fi, a historical reason, written in words that can be translated and sound good anywhere. If you dream of experiencing the same “magic” in your living room every time as you do at Abbey Road, treat yourself – because this is not just a purchase, it is an episode.
Why is the content funny?
Because the point of the 801 is to bring sound closer to its most authentic point and invite you to not just listen to the music, but to be with it. And yes, your interior will be even cooler.
