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About the 801 Active
The 801 Active Monitors by Bowers & Wilkins are a three-way, reflex-loaded floorstanding loudspeaker system designed for professional studio monitoring and high-fidelity audio reproduction. They feature a 1" metal-dome tweeter, 5" Kevlar-cone midrange driver, and a 12" high-power polymer-cone woofer. The monitors have crossover frequencies at 380Hz and 3kHz, a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz ±2dB, and a sensitivity of 87dB/W/m. Nominal impedance is 8 ohms, suitable for amplifiers rated between 50 and 600 watts. The cabinet is large and front-vented, with a separate fibercrete head housing the midrange and tweeter drivers, connected electrically to the bass enclosure. Dimensions are approximately 39.7" H x 17" W x 22" D, and the weight is about 110 lbs per speaker. These monitors are highly regarded for their musical completeness, dynamic range, and open, revealing sound, making them a reference standard in many recording studios worldwide.
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