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Bowers & Wilkins has unveiled the new 800 Series Diamond D5 loudspeaker range, marking the British audio company’s 60th anniversary with what it calls its most advanced speaker lineup yet. The flagship series, announced at HIGH END Vienna 2026, introduces major acoustic, mechanical, and aesthetic upgrades aimed at audiophiles and studio professionals seeking reference-grade sound reproduction.
The new D5 lineup succeeds the outgoing D4 range and represents the fifth generation of Bowers & Wilkins speakers to feature the company’s signature Diamond Dome tweeter technology. The range includes seven models, from the compact 805 D5 stand-mount speaker to the flagship 801 D5 floorstanding speaker, alongside dedicated home theatre centre-channel options. Prices start at £10,000 for the 805 D5 and climb to £43,000 for the top-tier 801 D5.
A luxury redesign with engineering at its core
Bowers & Wilkins says the new 800 Series Diamond D5 has been redesigned from the ground up with both performance and craftsmanship in mind. The company has introduced four new finishes – Stealth Black, Warm White, Light Walnut, and Dark Walnut – alongside tighter production tolerances and more refined cabinet construction.
The speakers also feature hidden fixings, reduced panel gaps, and upgraded paint processes intended to create a more seamless, premium look. The new Dark Walnut finish, inspired by the limited-edition 801 Abbey Road model, pairs dark metallic accents with Connolly leather trim for a more luxurious appearance.
According to the company, every speaker in the lineup continues to be handcrafted in Worthing, UK, reflecting Bowers & Wilkins’ long-standing focus on precision engineering and premium manufacturing.
New acoustic technologies aim for cleaner, more accurate sound
The biggest changes, however, are under the hood. Bowers & Wilkins has introduced several new technologies designed to reduce vibration, minimise distortion, and improve sound staging. Among the highlights is a new “Space Frame Bracing” system that reinforces the speaker cabinets using aluminium rails to suppress resonance and cabinet noise.
The company has also redesigned the aluminium top plates, upgraded the Matrix bracing system, and added tuned-mass damping to the plinths of floorstanding models to improve stability and acoustic isolation.
One of the standout additions is an all-new aluminium midrange enclosure for the 804 D5, derived from the larger Turbine Head structure used in higher-end models. Bowers & Wilkins claims the upgrade allows for a more open and spacious sound presentation while retaining a slimmer cabinet design.
The new 800 Series Diamond D5 range will officially go on sale from September 9, following its global debut at HIGH END Vienna on June 4.
