Bowers & Wilkins 802 D5
The domestic reference sweet spot. Full decoupled cast-aluminium Turbine Head and Gen 10 Diamond dome, powered by agile dual 200mm Aerofoil bass cones calibrated for Singapore luxury living halls.
The 802 D5 — The Domestic Reference Sweet Spot
The Bowers & Wilkins 802 D5 is the domestic reference loudspeaker in the 800 Series Diamond D5 lineup. It features the exact same full-dimension decoupled cast-aluminium Turbine Head and 10th-generation synthetic Diamond dome tweeter as the flagship 801 D5, paired with dual 200mm (8-inch) Aerofoil™ bass drivers.
In Singapore, the B&W 802 D5 is engineered for luxury living spaces (25 to 50 sq m) where the larger 801 D5 could overpower the room. It delivers authentic Abbey Road monitoring precision with agile, articulate bass control. It is available for private audition exclusively at HAP, Singapore's specialist high-end audio and smart home integration dealer.
Diamond Dome
Generation 10
Chemical vapour deposition synthetic diamond. Rigid past 80 kHz for distortion-free, lifelike acoustic air.
Full-Dimension
Turbine Head
Acoustically inert solid aluminium casting isolating the Continuum™ FST midrange from cabinet bass resonance.
Dual 200mm
Aerofoil Cones
Variable-thickness carbon-fibre core delivering pistonic speed and 17 Hz extension tuned for domestic rooms.
Biomimetic
Suspension System
Eliminates the non-linear air-pressure colouration typical of traditional fabric spiders for pure vocal transparency.
Acoustic Planning for Singapore Residences
Purposeful acoustics. How HAP's installation specialists calibrate reference loudspeakers for Singapore's distinctive high-end living environments.
Full In-Home Calibration & Positioning
Every reference loudspeaker audition and acquisition through HAP is backed by our comprehensive in-house architectural installation protocol. Since 2014, our team has calibrated high-end stereo and cinema systems across Singapore's most distinguished residential addresses.
HAP Listening Lounge
Experience Bowers & Wilkins reference loudspeakers paired with McIntosh and Marantz electronics by private appointment.
Why the 802 Is the Audiophile’s Choice
While the 801 D5 is built for vast, acoustically treated recording studio live rooms, the 802 has historically been the monitor of choice for mastering engineers and dedicated high-end listeners who demand identical vocal and instrumental insight in real-world spaces.
No Compromise on the Turbine Head
Unlike lower models in the range, the 802 D5 uses the full-scale aluminium Turbine Head enclosure, preserving uncompressed midrange scale.
Controlled 8-Inch Bass Velocity
Dual 200mm woofers move air with speed and discipline, preventing the heavy 30-40 Hz room resonances that can plague smaller rooms.
10th-Gen Diamond Precision
Signature-derived motor structure delivers micro-dynamic detail and velvety harmonic decay on vocals and strings.
"The 802 is where British monitoring heritage meets domestic acoustic reality. It gives you the full, uncompromised Turbine Head and Diamond tweeter experience, but with bass that breathes naturally in a real home."
802 D5 Placement & Acoustic Estimator
Calculate recommended boundary distances, speaker spread, and power targets based on your specific Singapore home layout.
Tracks Used in Our 802 D5 Showroom Sessions
These reference master recordings highlight the 802 D5’s agility, vocal texture, and controlled bass envelope.
Keith Don't Go
Flight of the Cosmic Hippo
Famous Blue Raincoat
Fanfare for the Common Man
802 D4 vs 802 D5: Engineering Advances
A breakdown of the materials science, motor topology, and crossover refinements in the D5 generation.
Generation 10 Diamond Assembly
Biomimetic Suspension Gen 2
Mundorf Supreme Silver-Gold Caps
Constrained-Layer Matrix™
B&W 801 D5 vs 802 D5 vs 803 D5
Choose the ideal 800 Series Diamond D5 model for your room dimensions, architectural layout, and listening priorities.
| Specification | 801 D5 (Flagship) | 802 D5 (Domestic Sweet Spot) | 803 D5 (Compact Floorstander) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Driver Array | Dual 250mm (10") Aerofoil™ | Dual 200mm (8") Aerofoil™ | Dual 180mm (7") Aerofoil™ |
| Midrange Head | Full-Scale Aluminium Turbine Head | Full-Scale Aluminium Turbine Head | Compact Stepped Turbine Head |
| Tweeter Technology | 25mm Diamond Dome (Gen 10) | 25mm Diamond Dome (Gen 10) | 25mm Diamond Dome (Gen 10) |
| Frequency Range (-6dB) | 13 Hz – 35 kHz | 14 Hz – 35 kHz | 16 Hz – 35 kHz |
| Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 90 dB | 90 dB | 90 dB |
| Nominal / Min Impedance | 8Ω (minimum 3.0Ω) | 8Ω (minimum 3.0Ω) | 8Ω (minimum 3.0Ω) |
| Cabinet Mass | 100.6 kg each | 88.1 kg each | 62.2 kg each |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 1,221 × 451 × 600 mm | 1,218 × 413 × 602 mm | 1,165 × 357 × 511 mm |
| Optimal Room Size | 45 sq m or larger (GCB / Void) | 25 to 50 sq m (Condo / Landed) | 20 to 35 sq m (Apartments) |
| Best Suited For | Sprawling Good Class Bungalow halls seeking absolute maximum acoustic scale. | Discerning listeners seeking full Turbine Head resolution without room-mode boom. | Smaller living areas requiring a slimmer visual presence. |
Recommended High-Current Matching
With a 3.0-ohm minimum impedance, the 802 D5 thrives with clean, authoritative amplification. Review the sonic pairing profiles below.
McIntosh MA9500 Solid-State Integrated
Delivers a full 300 watts per channel regardless of speaker impedance via Autoformer technology. Fast, punchy transient response with tight bass control over the dual 8-inch Aerofoil woofers.
Engineered for Singapore Living
The 802 D5 is designed to perform at its peak in real residential spaces without requiring full studio acoustic rebuilds.
- Ideal MatchLuxury Condo Living Hall (30–50 sq m)Ardmore, Nassim, Sentosa, Marina Bay
- Ideal MatchSemi-Detached / Corner TerraceOpen-concept ground floor living
- Ideal MatchDedicated Listening Room (25–45 sq m)Acoustically treated private study
- Ideal MatchPenthouse Entertainment SuiteHigh ceiling with discrete acoustic rug zones
Bowers & Wilkins 802 D5 Finishes
Furniture-grade real-wood veneers and deep multi-coat lacquers hand-finished in the UK.
Matte satin white lacquer with light silver Turbine Head and light grey Connolly leather accents.
Configure Your Private 802 D5 Audition
Reserve an audition session in our HAP listening lounge. Select your preferred amplifier and source media.
White-glove delivery, laser alignment, and in-home acoustic calibration included with all 800 Series acquisitions.
Bowers & Wilkins 802 D5 Full Specifications
B&W 802 D5 Singapore FAQ
Essential guidance on 802 D5 acoustic engineering, room matching, and private auditions in Singapore.
Experience the 802 D5 in Singapore
By appointment only · HAP, 55 Ubi Ave 3 #01-04, Singapore 408864
Bowers & Wilkins 802 D5
The domestic reference sweet spot. Full decoupled cast-aluminium Turbine Head and Gen 10 Diamond dome, powered by agile dual 200mm Aerofoil bass cones calibrated for Singapore luxury living halls.
The 802 D5 — The Domestic Reference Sweet Spot
The Bowers & Wilkins 802 D5 is the domestic reference loudspeaker in the 800 Series Diamond D5 lineup. It features the exact same full-dimension decoupled cast-aluminium Turbine Head and 10th-generation synthetic Diamond dome tweeter as the flagship 801 D5, paired with dual 200mm (8-inch) Aerofoil™ bass drivers.
In Singapore, the B&W 802 D5 is engineered for luxury living spaces (25 to 50 sq m) where the larger 801 D5 could overpower the room. It delivers authentic Abbey Road monitoring precision with agile, articulate bass control. It is available for private audition exclusively at HAP, Singapore's specialist high-end audio and smart home integration dealer.
Diamond Dome
Generation 10
Chemical vapour deposition synthetic diamond. Rigid past 80 kHz for distortion-free, lifelike acoustic air.
Full-Dimension
Turbine Head
Acoustically inert solid aluminium casting isolating the Continuum™ FST midrange from cabinet bass resonance.
Dual 200mm
Aerofoil Cones
Variable-thickness carbon-fibre core delivering pistonic speed and 17 Hz extension tuned for domestic rooms.
Biomimetic
Suspension System
Eliminates the non-linear air-pressure colouration typical of traditional fabric spiders for pure vocal transparency.
Acoustic Planning for Singapore Residences
Purposeful acoustics. How HAP's installation specialists calibrate reference loudspeakers for Singapore's distinctive high-end living environments.
Full In-Home Calibration & Positioning
Every reference loudspeaker audition and acquisition through HAP is backed by our comprehensive in-house architectural installation protocol. Since 2014, our team has calibrated high-end stereo and cinema systems across Singapore's most distinguished residential addresses.
HAP Listening Lounge
Experience Bowers & Wilkins reference loudspeakers paired with McIntosh and Marantz electronics by private appointment.
Why the 802 Is the Audiophile’s Choice
While the 801 D5 is built for vast, acoustically treated recording studio live rooms, the 802 has historically been the monitor of choice for mastering engineers and dedicated high-end listeners who demand identical vocal and instrumental insight in real-world spaces.
No Compromise on the Turbine Head
Unlike lower models in the range, the 802 D5 uses the full-scale aluminium Turbine Head enclosure, preserving uncompressed midrange scale.
Controlled 8-Inch Bass Velocity
Dual 200mm woofers move air with speed and discipline, preventing the heavy 30-40 Hz room resonances that can plague smaller rooms.
10th-Gen Diamond Precision
Signature-derived motor structure delivers micro-dynamic detail and velvety harmonic decay on vocals and strings.
"The 802 is where British monitoring heritage meets domestic acoustic reality. It gives you the full, uncompromised Turbine Head and Diamond tweeter experience, but with bass that breathes naturally in a real home."
802 D5 Placement & Acoustic Estimator
Calculate recommended boundary distances, speaker spread, and power targets based on your specific Singapore home layout.
Tracks Used in Our 802 D5 Showroom Sessions
These reference master recordings highlight the 802 D5’s agility, vocal texture, and controlled bass envelope.
Keith Don't Go
Flight of the Cosmic Hippo
Famous Blue Raincoat
Fanfare for the Common Man
802 D4 vs 802 D5: Engineering Advances
A breakdown of the materials science, motor topology, and crossover refinements in the D5 generation.
Generation 10 Diamond Assembly
Biomimetic Suspension Gen 2
Mundorf Supreme Silver-Gold Caps
Constrained-Layer Matrix™
B&W 801 D5 vs 802 D5 vs 803 D5
Choose the ideal 800 Series Diamond D5 model for your room dimensions, architectural layout, and listening priorities.
| Specification | 801 D5 (Flagship) | 802 D5 (Domestic Sweet Spot) | 803 D5 (Compact Floorstander) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Driver Array | Dual 250mm (10") Aerofoil™ | Dual 200mm (8") Aerofoil™ | Dual 180mm (7") Aerofoil™ |
| Midrange Head | Full-Scale Aluminium Turbine Head | Full-Scale Aluminium Turbine Head | Compact Stepped Turbine Head |
| Tweeter Technology | 25mm Diamond Dome (Gen 10) | 25mm Diamond Dome (Gen 10) | 25mm Diamond Dome (Gen 10) |
| Frequency Range (-6dB) | 13 Hz – 35 kHz | 14 Hz – 35 kHz | 16 Hz – 35 kHz |
| Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 90 dB | 90 dB | 90 dB |
| Nominal / Min Impedance | 8Ω (minimum 3.0Ω) | 8Ω (minimum 3.0Ω) | 8Ω (minimum 3.0Ω) |
| Cabinet Mass | 100.6 kg each | 88.1 kg each | 62.2 kg each |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 1,221 × 451 × 600 mm | 1,218 × 413 × 602 mm | 1,165 × 357 × 511 mm |
| Optimal Room Size | 45 sq m or larger (GCB / Void) | 25 to 50 sq m (Condo / Landed) | 20 to 35 sq m (Apartments) |
| Best Suited For | Sprawling Good Class Bungalow halls seeking absolute maximum acoustic scale. | Discerning listeners seeking full Turbine Head resolution without room-mode boom. | Smaller living areas requiring a slimmer visual presence. |
Recommended High-Current Matching
With a 3.0-ohm minimum impedance, the 802 D5 thrives with clean, authoritative amplification. Review the sonic pairing profiles below.
McIntosh MA9500 Solid-State Integrated
Delivers a full 300 watts per channel regardless of speaker impedance via Autoformer technology. Fast, punchy transient response with tight bass control over the dual 8-inch Aerofoil woofers.
Engineered for Singapore Living
The 802 D5 is designed to perform at its peak in real residential spaces without requiring full studio acoustic rebuilds.
- Ideal MatchLuxury Condo Living Hall (30–50 sq m)Ardmore, Nassim, Sentosa, Marina Bay
- Ideal MatchSemi-Detached / Corner TerraceOpen-concept ground floor living
- Ideal MatchDedicated Listening Room (25–45 sq m)Acoustically treated private study
- Ideal MatchPenthouse Entertainment SuiteHigh ceiling with discrete acoustic rug zones
Bowers & Wilkins 802 D5 Finishes
Furniture-grade real-wood veneers and deep multi-coat lacquers hand-finished in the UK.
Matte satin white lacquer with light silver Turbine Head and light grey Connolly leather accents.
Configure Your Private 802 D5 Audition
Reserve an audition session in our HAP listening lounge. Select your preferred amplifier and source media.
White-glove delivery, laser alignment, and in-home acoustic calibration included with all 800 Series acquisitions.
Bowers & Wilkins 802 D5 Full Specifications
B&W 802 D5 Singapore FAQ
Essential guidance on 802 D5 acoustic engineering, room matching, and private auditions in Singapore.
Experience the 802 D5 in Singapore
By appointment only · HAP, 55 Ubi Ave 3 #01-04, Singapore 408864