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B&W's largest center channel speaker HTM81 D4 is designed to partner the 801 D4 and 802 D4. Small wonder, then, that it’s such a powerful and whole-hearted performer, with both bass power and midrange extension that perfectly matches the quality of its illustrious stablemates.
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CRYSTAL-CLEAR DIALOGUE
The HTM81D4 delivers exceptional vocal clarity, ensuring you never miss a word of your favorite movies or TV shows
WIDE SOUNDSTAGE
Experience a wider soundstage with the HTM81D4, creating an immersive audio experience that envelops you in sound
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Despite its compact size, the HTM81D4 delivers powerful and dynamic sound, providing a rich audio experience
SLEEK DESIGN
The HTM81D4's elegant design complements any home theater setup, adding a touch of sophistication to your living space
VERSATILE PLACEMENT
Whether on a TV stand or wall-mounted, the HTM81D4 offers flexible placement options to suit your room's layout
PREMIUM BUILD QUALITY
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the HTM81D4 is built to last and deliver exceptional audio performance for years to come
CRYSTAL-CLEAR DIALOGUE
The HTM81D4 delivers exceptional vocal clarity, ensuring you never miss a word of your favorite movies or TV shows
WIDE SOUNDSTAGE
Experience a wider soundstage with the HTM81D4, creating an immersive audio experience that envelops you in sound
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Despite its compact size, the HTM81D4 delivers powerful and dynamic sound, providing a rich audio experience
SLEEK DESIGN
The HTM81D4's elegant design complements any home theater setup, adding a touch of sophistication to your living space
VERSATILE PLACEMENT
Whether on a TV stand or wall-mounted, the HTM81D4 offers flexible placement options to suit your room's layout
PREMIUM BUILD QUALITY
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the HTM81D4 is built to last and deliver exceptional audio performance for years to come

Expert Insight

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The Bowers & Wilkins HTM81D4 delivers a breathtakingly realistic and immersive center channel experience, with crystal-clear dialogue, powerful performance, and a wide soundstage that elevates any home theater setup

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Sarah Tompkins
Brand Manager

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Bowers & Wilkins HTM81 D4 Center Channel Speaker: Unrivaled Performance at the Heart of Your Home Theater

The Bowers & Wilkins HTM81 D4 Center Channel Speaker represents the pinnacle of audio engineering, designed to be the centerpiece of your high-fidelity home theater system. As part of the acclaimed 800 Series Diamond range, the HTM81 D4 embodies the cutting-edge technologies and meticulous craftsmanship that have made Bowers & Wilkins a legend in the world of sound.

Uncompromised Soundstage:

  • Midrange Enclosure: A meticulously crafted aluminum enclosure minimizes resonance and maximizes the performance of the midrange driver, ensuring pristine vocals and a detailed soundstage.
  • Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top: The latest iteration of this iconic design features an elongated form for an even more open and airy high-frequency response. The decoupled housing, milled from a solid block of aluminum, further reduces unwanted resonance.
  • Reverse Wrap Cabinet: This innovative cabinet construction eliminates unnecessary joints for a more rigid structure, while the curved front minimizes baffle diffraction and improves sound dispersion.

Technological Breakthroughs:

  • Matrix Bracing: Interlocking panels reinforce the cabinet walls in all directions, dramatically reducing resonance and creating a lifelike sonic image.
  • Biomimetic Suspension: This revolutionary technology minimizes unwanted coloration and distortion in the midrange frequencies, resulting in unparalleled transparency.
  • Diamond Dome Tweeter: B&W's signature diamond tweeter delivers unmatched acoustic detail, naturalism, and spaciousness, making you feel like you're right in the center of the action.
  • Continuum Cone: This innovative composite cone avoids the abrupt performance shifts common with traditional drivers, ensuring a smooth, neutral response that faithfully reproduces every sonic nuance.

Unparalleled Bass Performance:

  • Aerofoil Bass Cone: Combining a carbon-fiber skin with a variable-profile foam core, this technology achieves exceptional low-mass and high stiffness for deep, impactful bass.
  • Decoupled Midrange Assembly: By isolating the midrange driver from the bass section, this design ensures pristine vocal clarity even during the most dynamic passages.

The Bowers & Wilkins HTM81 D4 Center Channel Speaker is a testament to Bowers & Wilkins' relentless pursuit of audio perfection. It is the ideal choice for discerning listeners who demand the most immersive and captivating home theater experience possible.

Bowers & Wilkins HTM81 D4 Specifications

Size & Weight:

  • Net Weight: 32.20 kg (71 lb)
  • Dimensions:
    • Height: 334 mm (13.1 in)
    • Width: 847 mm (33.3 in)
    • Depth: 371 mm (14.6 in)

Technical Details:

  • Technical Features:
    • Diamond tweeter
    • Solid body Tweeter-on-Top
    • Continuum™ cone FST
    • Matrix™
    • Anti-Resonance plug
    • Biomimetic Suspension
    • Aerofoil™ cone bass units
    • Flowport
  • Description: 3-way vented-box system
  • Drive Units:
    • 1x ø25mm (1in) Diamond dome high-frequency
    • 1x ø150mm (6in) Continuum cone FST midrange
    • 2x ø200mm (8in) Aerofoil cone bass units
  • Frequency Range: 20Hz to 35kHz
  • Frequency Response: 28Hz to 28kHz (+/-3dB from reference axis)
  • Sensitivity: 90dB (on axis at 2.83Vrms at 1m)
  • Harmonic Distortion:
    • 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis):
      • <1% 80Hz – 20kHz
      • <0.3% 100Hz – 20kHz
  • Nominal Impedance: 8Ω (minimum 3.0Ω)
  • Recommended Amplifier Power: 50W – 500W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
  • Max Recommended Cable Impedance: 0.1Ω
  • Stands (Not Included): FS-HTM D4

B&W HTM81 D4 Info Sheet

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Ideal for large home theaters, this speaker delivers clear dialogue and deep bass for an immersive cinematic experience.

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Product Description

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B&W's largest center channel speaker HTM81 D4 is designed to partner the 801 D4 and 802 D4. Small wonder, then, that it’s such a powerful and whole-hearted performer, with both bass power and midrange extension that perfectly matches the quality of its illustrious stablemates.
Get the Details
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Features & Specs Line Circle

CRYSTAL-CLEAR DIALOGUE
The HTM81D4 delivers exceptional vocal clarity, ensuring you never miss a word of your favorite movies or TV shows
WIDE SOUNDSTAGE
Experience a wider soundstage with the HTM81D4, creating an immersive audio experience that envelops you in sound
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Despite its compact size, the HTM81D4 delivers powerful and dynamic sound, providing a rich audio experience
SLEEK DESIGN
The HTM81D4's elegant design complements any home theater setup, adding a touch of sophistication to your living space
VERSATILE PLACEMENT
Whether on a TV stand or wall-mounted, the HTM81D4 offers flexible placement options to suit your room's layout
PREMIUM BUILD QUALITY
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the HTM81D4 is built to last and deliver exceptional audio performance for years to come
CRYSTAL-CLEAR DIALOGUE
The HTM81D4 delivers exceptional vocal clarity, ensuring you never miss a word of your favorite movies or TV shows
WIDE SOUNDSTAGE
Experience a wider soundstage with the HTM81D4, creating an immersive audio experience that envelops you in sound
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Despite its compact size, the HTM81D4 delivers powerful and dynamic sound, providing a rich audio experience
SLEEK DESIGN
The HTM81D4's elegant design complements any home theater setup, adding a touch of sophistication to your living space
VERSATILE PLACEMENT
Whether on a TV stand or wall-mounted, the HTM81D4 offers flexible placement options to suit your room's layout
PREMIUM BUILD QUALITY
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the HTM81D4 is built to last and deliver exceptional audio performance for years to come
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Expert Insight

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The Bowers & Wilkins HTM81D4 delivers a breathtakingly realistic and immersive center channel experience, with crystal-clear dialogue, powerful performance, and a wide soundstage that elevates any home theater setup

Expert Img
Sarah Tompkins
Brand Manager
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Details

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Bowers & Wilkins HTM81 D4 Center Channel Speaker: Unrivaled Performance at the Heart of Your Home Theater

The Bowers & Wilkins HTM81 D4 Center Channel Speaker represents the pinnacle of audio engineering, designed to be the centerpiece of your high-fidelity home theater system. As part of the acclaimed 800 Series Diamond range, the HTM81 D4 embodies the cutting-edge technologies and meticulous craftsmanship that have made Bowers & Wilkins a legend in the world of sound.

Uncompromised Soundstage:

  • Midrange Enclosure: A meticulously crafted aluminum enclosure minimizes resonance and maximizes the performance of the midrange driver, ensuring pristine vocals and a detailed soundstage.
  • Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top: The latest iteration of this iconic design features an elongated form for an even more open and airy high-frequency response. The decoupled housing, milled from a solid block of aluminum, further reduces unwanted resonance.
  • Reverse Wrap Cabinet: This innovative cabinet construction eliminates unnecessary joints for a more rigid structure, while the curved front minimizes baffle diffraction and improves sound dispersion.

Technological Breakthroughs:

  • Matrix Bracing: Interlocking panels reinforce the cabinet walls in all directions, dramatically reducing resonance and creating a lifelike sonic image.
  • Biomimetic Suspension: This revolutionary technology minimizes unwanted coloration and distortion in the midrange frequencies, resulting in unparalleled transparency.
  • Diamond Dome Tweeter: B&W's signature diamond tweeter delivers unmatched acoustic detail, naturalism, and spaciousness, making you feel like you're right in the center of the action.
  • Continuum Cone: This innovative composite cone avoids the abrupt performance shifts common with traditional drivers, ensuring a smooth, neutral response that faithfully reproduces every sonic nuance.

Unparalleled Bass Performance:

  • Aerofoil Bass Cone: Combining a carbon-fiber skin with a variable-profile foam core, this technology achieves exceptional low-mass and high stiffness for deep, impactful bass.
  • Decoupled Midrange Assembly: By isolating the midrange driver from the bass section, this design ensures pristine vocal clarity even during the most dynamic passages.

The Bowers & Wilkins HTM81 D4 Center Channel Speaker is a testament to Bowers & Wilkins' relentless pursuit of audio perfection. It is the ideal choice for discerning listeners who demand the most immersive and captivating home theater experience possible.

Bowers & Wilkins HTM81 D4 Specifications

Size & Weight:

  • Net Weight: 32.20 kg (71 lb)
  • Dimensions:
    • Height: 334 mm (13.1 in)
    • Width: 847 mm (33.3 in)
    • Depth: 371 mm (14.6 in)

Technical Details:

  • Technical Features:
    • Diamond tweeter
    • Solid body Tweeter-on-Top
    • Continuum™ cone FST
    • Matrix™
    • Anti-Resonance plug
    • Biomimetic Suspension
    • Aerofoil™ cone bass units
    • Flowport
  • Description: 3-way vented-box system
  • Drive Units:
    • 1x ø25mm (1in) Diamond dome high-frequency
    • 1x ø150mm (6in) Continuum cone FST midrange
    • 2x ø200mm (8in) Aerofoil cone bass units
  • Frequency Range: 20Hz to 35kHz
  • Frequency Response: 28Hz to 28kHz (+/-3dB from reference axis)
  • Sensitivity: 90dB (on axis at 2.83Vrms at 1m)
  • Harmonic Distortion:
    • 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis):
      • <1% 80Hz – 20kHz
      • <0.3% 100Hz – 20kHz
  • Nominal Impedance: 8Ω (minimum 3.0Ω)
  • Recommended Amplifier Power: 50W – 500W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
  • Max Recommended Cable Impedance: 0.1Ω
  • Stands (Not Included): FS-HTM D4

B&W HTM81 D4 Info Sheet

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Reviews

Line Circle
Customer Reviews
5.0 Based on 1 Reviews
5 ★
100% 
1
4 ★
0% 
0
3 ★
0% 
0
2 ★
0% 
0
1 ★
0% 
0
Write a Review

Thank you for submitting a review!

Your input is very much appreciated. Share it with your friends so they can enjoy it too!

Filter Reviews:
D
01/27/2023
Desmond
Oregon

Powerful clarity

Ideal for large home theaters, this speaker delivers clear dialogue and deep bass for an immersive cinematic experience.

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