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.

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[irh007]

great vid whats the tune ?

[Bowers & Wilkins]

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

[FirstClassGent]

**.....no doubt I'm sure they sound great, but at $18,000 each or a pair....... What average cat can afford that on SPEAKERS!!!!! For that price the better sound and feel better sex**

[krisspykrapper]

it has nothing to do with the speed of sound. Driver materials is all about the stiffness and how the cone will vibrate and deform under stress

[Wanderlust2000]

The speed of sound through a material is but one of about 6548 things they analyze when choosing or implementing a driver material...

[Frane Niseteo]

ok we(humans) cant hear the diference between copper and silver, just like between diamond dome and aluminium, or even plastic one. Than the question is why are they producing tweeters with diamond dome?? if they(b&w guys) wanted to learn us that speed of sound is fastest in diamond they should just call me to the seminar.

[Mateus Rocha de Medeiros]

I think there would be no difference between copper and silver for this length, and, come on, 99.9% of the people will use copper to wire the box to the amplifier.

[Mateus Rocha de Medeiros]

Amazing! Pure engineering

[C. William Abrahamsen]

-fantastic!

[BertholdBarz]

Dear friends, what do I have to do for you guys to gift me a pair of those?

[Ken Bird]

The Brits can't make a good breakfast but their sound products are among the best.British engineeing combined with a real sense of art.