In the world of high-fidelity sound, few names resonate as powerfully as Bowers & Wilkins, and few addresses carry as much musical legacy as Abbey Road Studios. Now, these two titans of audio innovation and music history come together once again in a limited release that’s as iconic as the sound it delivers: introducing the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition loudspeakers.
This special model is not just a celebration of cutting-edge speaker design — it’s a tribute to the legendary partnership between Bowers & Wilkins and Abbey Road, which began over four decades ago and continues to shape the sound of recorded music to this day.
Limited to only 140 pairs worldwide, the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition features a meticulously crafted Vintage Walnut cabinet paired with bespoke red Connolly leather trim. Priced at $70,000 per pair, it’s a meticulously crafted statement piece, based on the flagship 801 D4 Signature; a loudspeaker known worldwide for its extreme precision, uncompromising engineering, and room-filling soundstage.
This limited-edition release commemorates the 45-year relationship between Bowers & Wilkins and Abbey Road Studios, a partnership forged in 1979 when Abbey Road's engineers adopted the original 801 as their reference monitor. That decision wasn’t just a nod to sound quality, it was an endorsement from the very heart of the music industry.
Abbey Road has long been the birthplace of musical history. From the Beatles and Pink Floyd to film scores, orchestral masterpieces, and modern classics, its walls have echoed with some of the most iconic sounds ever recorded. The decision to use Bowers & Wilkins speakers within its control rooms helped define how those recordings were heard and experienced, both in the studio and around the world.
At its core, the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition is built on Bowers & Wilkin's 801 D4 Signature, an already world-class loudspeaker that blends cutting-edge materials, advanced driver technology, and striking cabinet design. What sets this edition apart is its emotional resonance and design homage.
If you’ve ever wanted to bring studio-grade sound into your living room, this is your moment.
This isn’t just a speaker, it’s a piece of music history. The 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition is available in extremely limited quantities worldwide, designed for collectors, enthusiasts, and professionals who appreciate the fusion of heritage and innovation.
It’s a loudspeaker for those who understand that great music deserves great playback, and that some components are as meaningful as the art they help reproduce.
At ListenUp, we believe that the only way to truly understand what makes a speaker like the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition so extraordinary is to hear it for yourself. That’s why we’re thrilled to partner with Bowers & Wilkins, hosting three exclusive events where you can do just that.
These events will offer attendees the rare opportunity to listen to the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition in a professionally curated environment, ask questions, and learn more about what makes this loudspeaker one of the most exciting releases of the year.
Stay tuned for more event updates as August approaches. We can’t wait to share this unforgettable sonic experience with you!
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