Tower Speaker Reviews

Subwoofer: ASW825
Connections: Line-level in, line-level out
Enclosure Type: Sealed
Woofer (size in inches, type): 12, Rohacell/carbon fiber
Power Rating (watts): 1,000
Crossover Bypass: Yes
Available Finishes: Black Ash
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 20.8 x 20.8 x 13.8
Weight (pounds): 77
Price: $2,500

These listings are based on the manufacturer's stated specs; the HT Labs box below indicates the gear's performance on our test bench.

Speaker: 803D
Type: Three-way tower
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, diamond dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): 6, Kevlar
Woofer (size in inches, type): 7 (3), Rohacell
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 50–500
Available Finishes: Cherrywood, Rosenut, Black Ash
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 45.8 x 12 x 18
Weight (pounds): 98
Price: $8,000/pair

Speaker: HTM2D
Type: Three-way center channel
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, diamond dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): 6, Kevlar
Woofer (size in inches, type): 7 (2), Rohacell
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 50–300
Available Finishes: Cherrywood, Rosenut, Black Ash
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 13 x 33.1 x 15.2
Weight (pounds): 68
Price: $4,000

Speaker: DS8S
Type: Two-/three-way mono-pole/dipole surround
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1 (3), aluminum dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): 4 (2), Kevlar
Woofer (size in inches, type): 7, Kevlar
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 25–120
Available Finishes: Cherrywood, Rosenut, Black Ash
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 14.2 x 24.5 x 8.1
Weight (pounds): 33
Price: $1,500

Ratings: B&W 803D Speaker System

Build Quality: 98
• World-class drivers
• Highly beneficial interior and exterior cabinet design

Value: 94
• Expensive, but you can pay much more for less
• Finally, a speaker that can be a girl's best friend

Features: 95
• Switchable monopole/dipole surrounds
• Sub has all the controls you'll need

Performance: 97
• Unmistakable enjoyment and excitement
• These speakers leave only the sound

Ergonomics: 92
• Big and heavy, but most great speakers are
• Built-in keyhole mounts on surrounds

Overall Rating: 96
As high as my expectations already are for B&Ws, these speakers met them—and then some. They sound fantastic, they look fantastic, and they are built to last. This system is easily one of the most enveloping, exciting, and enjoyable speaker systems I've ever heard.

General Information
803D Tower Speaker, $8,000/pair
HTM2 Center-Channel Speaker, $4,000
DS8S Surround Speaker, $1,500
ASW825 Subwoofer, $2,500
B&W Loudspeakers
(978) 664-2870
www.bwspeakers.com
Dealer Locator Code B&W