Bowers & Wilkins HTM81 D4 Centre Speaker

£8,250.00
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The Bowers & Wilkins HTM81 D4 is their largest centre-channel speaker is designed to partner the 801 D4 and 802 D4. A powerful performer, it has both the scale and the midrange extension to perfectly match the quality of its illustrious stablemates.


The centre-channel speaker is arguably the most important in home theatre – and the HTM81 D4 has an enviable array of advanced technologies to reinforce that point, including Solid Body tweeter-on-top, a decoupled Continuum™ Cone midrange drive unit and twin 200mm (8-in) Aerofoil™ bass cones.

Aerofoil Bass Cone

Our Aerofoil bass cone technology remains an outstanding solution to the conundrum of combining low mass and high stiffness in bass cones, thanks to its carbon-fibre skin and variable-profile foam core. Now, we have added the foam Anti-Resonance Plug for lower distortion and even cleaner bass.

Diamond Dome Tweeter

One of our most significant accomplishments over the past two decades, the ultra-stiff, supremely accurate Diamond dome tweeter is the perfect combination of low mass, exceptional stiffness and outstanding accuracy. 15 years after we introduced it, we haven’t found a better tweeter dome technology.

Aluminium Bass Pods

HTM81 D4 mounts two Aerofoil bass cones in twin solid aluminium bass pods, each of which is clamped into an aluminium plate fixed to the stiffest part of its curved cabinet. Formed as single pieces of metal, these stiff structures provide the perfect mechanical location for those powerful bass cones.

The Science of Sound

Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We question, we examine, we understand and then we evolve. We use computer modelling to explore and reimagine every aspect of loudspeaker design. Learn more about all the technologies that combine to make 800 Series Diamond™ so special here.

Specifications

Features: 3-way vented-box system
Diamond tweeter
Solid body Tweeter-on-Top
Continuum™ cone FST
Anti-Resonance plug
Biomimetic Suspension
Matrix™
Aerofoil™ cone bass units
Flowport
Drive Units: 1 x 25 mm (1-in) Diamond dome high-frequency
1 x 150 mm (6-in) Continuum cone FST midrange
2 x 200 mm (8-in) Aerofoil cone bass units
Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 35 kHz
Frequency Response: 28 Hz – 28 kHz (+/-3 dB from reference axis)
Sensitivity: 90 dB (on axis at 2.83 V rms at 1 m)
Harmonic Distortion: 2nd + 3rd harmonics (90 dB, 1 m on axis), <1 % 80 Hz – 20 kHz, <0.3 % 100 Hz – 20 kHz
Nominal Impedance: 8 Ω (minimum 3.0 Ω)
Recommended Amplifier Power: 50 W – 500 W into 8 Ω on unclipped programme
Max Recommended Cable Impedance: 0.1 Ω
Dimensions (H x W x D): 334 x 847 x 371 mm
Net Weight: 32.20 kg
Finishes: Gloss Black, with Black Grilles
White, with Grey Grilles

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