Info Sheet

808
Floor-standing loudspeaker system
Product Summary
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In some specialised music contexts, reproduction to reference standards is often required at
very high sound levels indeed. This requirement presented yet another challenge to our design
team and it is the raison d’etre of Model 808, which completes the trio of B&W master
monitors.
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Five completely new drive units are built into the three-way system with double the sensitivity
of conventional professional monitors and overall frequency linearity free from coloration and
distortion.
Technical highlights
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The TX32 HF unit achieves wide dispersion and extended frequency response. Yet it is
capable of high sensitivity and well able to withstand the high currents involved. The
Ferrofluid between the coil and pole piece cools the critical voice coil.
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The problems posed by the necessary large enclosure of the 808 are met by the closed box
system of utmost rigidity. To defeat coupling with the larger bass enclosure, a quarter-wave
transmission line rear-loading system in incorporated.
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Two 11in bass drive units operating within an enclosure of 220 litres fulfil both the bass
extension and sound pressure level requirements. To achieve 91dB efficiency in the bass
extension computer predictions indicate a fourth order alignment vented system and 808’s
drivers are optimised around this design.
B&W Loudspeakers Ltd reserves the right to amend details of the specifications without notice in line with technical developments. E & OE. All trademarks acknowledged.
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Drive Units
Frequency Response
Sensitivity
Nominal Impedance
Power Handling
1 x TX32 high-frequency dome tweeter
2 x 100mm Midrange frequency drive
unit
2 x 300mm low frequency drive units
30Hz to 20kHz ±2dB
91dB spl(2.83V 1m)
8 ohms
No upper limit on midrange and tweeter
due to automatic protection circuits.
Bass 200W continuous sinewave below
400Hz
Dimensions
Finish
Height: 1050mm and 1113mm with
plinth; 1122mm with wheels and plinth
Width: 653
Depth: 510mm without grille
542mm with grille
Walnut, teak, black ash, light oak or
rosewood