The making of an 800 Series Diamond speaker

In 1979 we redefined what is possible in sound reproduction with the very first 800 Series speaker -- the Matrix 800. In 1998, we re-wrote the rulebook all over again with the Nautilus 800 Series. But we didn't stop there. We continued to refine and experiment, and now we've raised the benchmark again. The 800 Series Diamond harnesses the unique properties of diamond throughout the range, producing a sound of unheard-of accuracy and realism.

This is the first time this extraordinary and time-consuming process of creating an 800 Series speaker has been captured on film in its entirety. From the formation of the outer shell of the cabinet, through the painstaking painting and polishing process, right up to the final test that makes sure the loudspeaker meets our -- and our customers' -- exacting standards, each stage is carefully monitored, and consistently applied.

Listen and you'll see.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Bowers & Wilkins
• factory tour
• behind the scenes
• audiophile speakers
• British craftsmanship

[irh007]

great vid whats the tune ?

[bowerswilkins]

@irh007 Hi, the music is by a band called Spiro and the track is The Darkling Plains.

[DarthTyranusbr]

Just beautiful! One day i will have this floorspeakers, but I live in a Country where these B&W costs 3x more than in Europe and US. It's more complicated...but...one day!!!!

[irh007]

@bowerswilkins thank you 8-)

[foxtom22]

neeeeeeed

[Nypopsi]

best sound on earth but way too expensive.

[daniloreyes2]

Love them, great video.

[TheSticknstones]

I started with the 804 Nautilus sold them 7 years later at 75% of the original cost used that plus new money to buy the 802 Nautilus. It weighs 154 pounds per speaker and the sound is spectacular. I will eventually sell them to get the 802D Nautilus. The moral of this story is they hold their value way better than a car and an heirloom in your family. They are stunning to see and hear!