Not only do they hv a fit & finish like no one else but the sound is also like no one else. But they need to be driven by the right amp. Once that is done right, sit back, relax & be drawn into the music like no other spk can do.
As a teenager, I was allowed and forced to earn money and learned the technician. I worked in various studios and behind the scenes. That's when the Bower & Wilkins virus hit me. Somehow I am not recovered from it. I still hope it is not serious. Further, I hope for an 804 D4 Signature or an 803 D4 Signature. These speakers especially in blue are so damn seductive.
Thanks for a most balanced and informative review, for some reason here in the U.K., there’s no love for B&W and SME, every time these brands are mentioned, the haters come out, for me these two companies epitomise the “Best of British” brands and my endgame hifi journey.
In your video description you said,regarding drivers, that the 801 drivers were upgraded and that the (SAME IMPROVEMENTS) were made to the 805 signatures regarding drivers! @@AudioAdvice Can you confirm this to be CORRECT about the 805 signatures drivers? Or is it the driver motor that you say that both were upgraded? Can you elaborate a little more about the drover/motor of the 805 sigs?
@@xsamitt From the B&W release on the 805Sig "We take the same approach with the mid/bass drive unit on 805 Signature, which also features an upgraded pole on the magnet plus a larger vent hole for improved current distortion." Hope this helps you
@@xsamitt It was in a doc we had pre-release we had to sign an NDA to get, which is still in effect. We will ask if we can send it to you. You could also reach out to B&W and see if they will share. May we ask the reason for your interest?
I might be wrong about this,but why are there not a protection of some sort in front of the speaker,some kind of net, fabric or nylon or just something.The loud speakers are expensive! Dust could be catastrophic!
I have a lowly 702 s3 and can’t even imagine something even better than that. Bowers are an acquired taste since they are bright and revealing so if audio quality is crappy you will know right away but if the quality of audio is great and you have the right amp it should feel like the singer, piano or guitar is right in front of you. Bowers are like nothing else. Feed them decent power and good audio quality and they will reward you immensely. It’s a money pit essentially 😀
It’s expected that you would say that your salesman and a sales company I have the 805 D4, and there is no way that I can see justification in the differences northern price even if with a listen, it would have to be such a substantial upgrade for the additional cost
They are at a premium, if you already have 805d4, its probably not worth considering. And there are more differences on the 801's, they bowled us over. We appreciate you watching
My 706s suck. The 800 series would be about the only B&W speakers that are any good. Except for the Nautilus. There is a demo on YT of the Nautilus and it sounds amazing!. I bit better than my 706s. 😅
Not according to their customer service. When I was in the market for their 702 signatures their response was they do not offer book matches veneers. It would make sense that they do for something in the $50k range.
Horrible quality n con job. Pay usd 5 figure sums 800 series, to see yr speaker woofers corrode massively within only a few years. And b&w takes no responsibility. You dont want to be in the same predicaments as myself !😢😢😢
😊 B&W crossover downgrade even further again 801 signature model.😅 From Silver/gold downgraded further again to Alum Cap 801 signature model.😅 Making buyer very very Angry nowaday.
I got some 706s as reference for my speaker building hobby. They do help with levels but I don't like my 706s. They sound a bit "foofy". And my made speakers absolutely flog them (even if the 706s did help). I just don't 100% copy the sound and give it my own personal sound (just a little bit). Mine aren't so "foofy". 😅
😂Stop cutting cost again on your mid range Crossover ok B&W. Customer knows it. mid range Sound is very Rough. U making customer very very Pissed off again😅
@@AudioAdvice I know the company has been doing this for years I think it's ugly though… Plus like I said it could be damaged easily I think speakers belong inside the cabinet not outside
Those are drop dead GORGEOUS!
Thanks! Yes they are!
Hearing the original Nautilus 801s are the speakers that got me into the hobby. I've always loved Bowers and Wilkins 800 series for their clarity.
Thanks for sharing Marty.
These may be my favorite speaker finishes of all time; absolutely gorgeous!!
They are beautiful
That blue color is simply gorgeous! I'm sure the sound matches as well!
It sure does! Thanks for watching!
B&W has a fit and finish like no one else. Can't wait to hear them at AAL!
Not only do they hv a fit & finish like no one else but the sound is also like no one else. But they need to be driven by the right amp. Once that is done right, sit back, relax & be drawn into the music like no other spk can do.
Yes, they will show off a weak amp in a heartbeat! More power!
Love the blue! 😍
Us too! Thanks for watching!
First pair in the country. Audio Advice, you rock!
Thank you!!
Wow....these things are beautiful and sound even better than previous versions!
Agreed! Thanks for watching 😁
Wow that finish is absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you! Cheers!
Can't wait to see these in person! They look amazing
They sound even better!
Marvelous! Thank you guys! So many tests to do with them.
Our pleasure!
Your presentation is fantastic mate !
Thank you kindly!
As a teenager, I was allowed and forced to earn money and learned the technician. I worked in various studios and behind the scenes. That's when the Bower & Wilkins virus hit me. Somehow I am not recovered from it. I still hope it is not serious. Further, I hope for an 804 D4 Signature or an 803 D4 Signature. These speakers especially in blue are so damn seductive.
Thanks for sharing
These look stunning!
They certainly are!
Those are incredible!
Thanks! We agree 😁
Those look amazing!
They are! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for a most balanced and informative review, for some reason here in the U.K., there’s no love for B&W and SME, every time these brands are mentioned, the haters come out, for me these two companies epitomise the “Best of British” brands and my endgame hifi journey.
Thank you, yes those are two great brands and there are a few others as well.
THANK YOU !!!....thanks to you I ordered the 805 Sigs!!!
We are happy to help and hope you purchased them from Audio Advice to support our small business.
The finishes are beautiful. Are grills included for the woofers?
We love the finishes, yes the midrange and woofers have grills in the box.
Love the way these speakers look and sound!
Agreed! Thanks for watching!
The 805 D4 in California burl finish is my end game speaker. Love the design and finish.
Thanks for sharing, they certainly are beautiful and sound great!
Cannot wait to see & hear the 801D4! They look incredible!
Come on it and listen! Thanks for watching
Love the bookshelves
Thanks!
Beautiful design and colors.
Thank you! Cheers!
Wow what a cool design
Glad you like it
I came across a nearly mint pair of CDM 1NT’s …any thoughts on these classic stand mount speakers?
Those were good in their day and appear to be under $600 or so on the used market, which seems like a good deal.
Thanks …I’ll take a look /listen later 👍
hard question which one is better perlisten s7t or Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series
The 801 Signatures are really good!
Hi....May i ask a question about the 805!
Sure, tech questions are best by going to www.audioadvice.com and asking our team
In your video description you said,regarding drivers, that the 801 drivers were upgraded and that the (SAME IMPROVEMENTS) were made to the 805 signatures regarding drivers! @@AudioAdvice Can you confirm this to be CORRECT about the 805 signatures drivers? Or is it the driver motor that you say that both were upgraded? Can you elaborate a little more about the drover/motor of the 805 sigs?
@@xsamitt From the B&W release on the 805Sig "We take the same approach with the mid/bass drive unit on 805
Signature, which also features an upgraded pole on the magnet plus
a larger vent hole for improved current distortion." Hope this helps you
Is there perhaps a link where i could see this?@@AudioAdvice
@@xsamitt It was in a doc we had pre-release we had to sign an NDA to get, which is still in effect. We will ask if we can send it to you. You could also reach out to B&W and see if they will share. May we ask the reason for your interest?
Hi.......Did you get permission to share the press release yet with us?
You never told us why you were so curious. :)
Send an email to web@audioadvice.com. We got permission to send you the page that refers to the 805 woofer.
The blue looks bad ass, but I need red !!!
Thanks!
I might be wrong about this,but why are there not a protection of some sort in front of the speaker,some kind of net, fabric or nylon or just something.The loud speakers are expensive! Dust could be catastrophic!
They come with magnetic grills. Thanks for watching
I have a lowly 702 s3 and can’t even imagine something even better than that. Bowers are an acquired taste since they are bright and revealing so if audio quality is crappy you will know right away but if the quality of audio is great and you have the right amp it should feel like the singer, piano or guitar is right in front of you. Bowers are like nothing else. Feed them decent power and good audio quality and they will reward you immensely. It’s a money pit essentially 😀
Haha, thanks for sharing, yes this hobby can get addictive with good gear!
It’s expected that you would say that your salesman and a sales company I have the 805 D4, and there is no way that I can see justification in the differences northern price even if with a listen, it would have to be such a substantial upgrade for the additional cost
They are at a premium, if you already have 805d4, its probably not worth considering. And there are more differences on the 801's, they bowled us over. We appreciate you watching
@@AudioAdvice I would say if you had a set of good subwoofers, you can achieve the low end for proper calibration and placement
@@AudioAdviceThanks for the honest assessment. It was clear in your review that the 801s were the big upgrade, not the 805s.
My 706s suck. The 800 series would be about the only B&W speakers that are any good. Except for the Nautilus. There is a demo on YT of the Nautilus and it sounds amazing!. I bit better than my 706s. 😅
The 800 series sound fantastic!
Once upon a time I used to think Bose was the be all and end all of "high end audio".
Yes, then we all got educated! Thanks for sharing
If I only had money.
Glad you liked them
So the 805 are just blue with some small differences in the filter. …..… a little bit off shame, isn’t it ? For the price… ok the 801 are different
The 805 has the a new midrange/bass driver as well, but there are more changes in the 801, yes. Thanks for watching
Are you sure about this?@@AudioAdvice
The only series still made in the UK. It would be nice if they could more of their people back to work, instead of the Chinese.
True
It looks like they copied KEF R3 Meta Blue special edition. Used to own the BW D2 sold them all and bought Genelec!
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts
And at that price point they don’t book match their veneers. 🤦♂️
Actually they do but we may have neglected to mention it. Thanks for watching
Not according to their customer service. When I was in the market for their 702 signatures their response was they do not offer book matches veneers. It would make sense that they do for something in the $50k range.
Horrible quality n con job. Pay usd 5 figure sums 800 series, to see yr speaker woofers corrode massively within only a few years. And b&w takes no responsibility. You dont want to be in the same predicaments as myself !😢😢😢
😊 B&W crossover downgrade even further again 801 signature model.😅 From Silver/gold downgraded further again to Alum Cap 801 signature model.😅 Making buyer very very Angry nowaday.
Sorry to hear that!
I got some 706s as reference for my speaker building hobby. They do help with levels but I don't like my 706s. They sound a bit "foofy". And my made speakers absolutely flog them (even if the 706s did help). I just don't 100% copy the sound and give it my own personal sound (just a little bit). Mine aren't so "foofy". 😅
😂Stop cutting cost again on your mid range Crossover ok B&W. Customer knows it. mid range Sound is very Rough. U making customer very very Pissed off again😅
Sorry to hear that
ugly...easy to damage...tweeter laying on top 😂
It actually has a very sturdy protective grill they have perfected over the decades. Without it yes, but with it, they are fine
@@AudioAdvice
I know the company has been doing this for years I think it's ugly though… Plus like I said it could be damaged easily I think speakers belong inside the cabinet not outside
You either like them or not, but the design does really improve the openness since the tweeter is not sitting on the front of a cabinet.
The good news is that they're only $25,000 each. So they'll probably only sell 2 sets. 😂
@@bootneylee9802 🤣