Bowers & Wilkins and Abbey Road Studios Introduce Limited Edition 801 Loudspeaker

Restricted to 140 pairs priced at $70,000 USD, these reference-quality speakers are derived from the 801 D4 Signature model, commemorating 45 years of collaboration.

Bowers & Wilkins x Abbey Road

Bowers & Wilkins and Abbey Road Studios have unveiled the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition loudspeaker, a distinctive offering celebrating their 45-year partnership.

Bowers & Wilkins x Abbey Road

This reference-quality loudspeaker, derived from the esteemed 801 D4 Signature model, is restricted to only 140 pairs. Each pair is meticulously completed and refined to embody the distinctive studio environments and iconic musical instruments of Abbey Road, recognized as "the home of music making." The speaker showcases a Vintage Walnut cabinet, influenced by the studio's furnishings, enhanced by a custom red leather trim by Connolly that alludes to Studio Two's control room and the red leather chairs utilized by performers.

Bowers & Wilkins x Abbey Road

Each purchase encompasses a specially commissioned book that elucidates the extensive history of both Abbey Road and Bowers & Wilkins, with previously unpublished images. The collaboration commenced in 1980 when Abbey Road engineers selected John Bowers' 801 loudspeaker as their preferred monitor.

Examine the speakers listed above. The 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition is currently available for purchase at a price of £55,000 GBP (roughly $70,000 USD).