BOWERS & WILKINS 802 D3 PRESTIGE EDITION FLOOR-STANDING LOUDSPEAKERS

The Bowers & Wilkins 802 D3 Prestige Edition loudspeakers represent a refined version of one of the company’s most celebrated high-end floorstanding designs, combining advanced acoustic engineering with luxurious cabinetry and premium finishes. Part of the acclaimed 800 Series Diamond range, the 802 D3 features Bowers & Wilkins’ Diamond dome tweeter, Continuum midrange cone and Aerofoil bass drivers, all housed within a heavily braced cabinet structure designed to minimise resonance and coloration. The Prestige Edition enhances the visual presentation with specially selected Santos Rosewood veneers and upgraded detailing, giving the loudspeaker an even more distinctive appearance. Renowned for their expansive soundstage, precision imaging and dynamic authority, the 802 D3 speakers were developed to deliver studio-grade accuracy alongside a highly immersive and musical listening experience.

Reviews

In Stereophile, the Bowers & Wilkins 802 D3 was praised for its exceptional clarity, dynamic capability and highly revealing nature, with the review highlighting its impressive bass control, transparent midrange and expansive imaging. The publication noted that the speaker combined analytical precision with strong musical engagement, making it suitable for reference-level listening systems. 

Hi-Fi News commended the 802 D3 for delivering outstanding scale, refinement and engineering sophistication, praising its ability to reproduce complex recordings with remarkable composure and realism. The review highlighted the speaker’s deep, controlled bass performance and highly detailed presentation, reinforcing its status as one of Bowers & Wilkins’ flagship loudspeaker designs.