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Bowers & Wilkins HTM81 D5 Center Speaker

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216752

Bowers & Wilkins HTM81 D5 – Reference center speaker for high-end home cinema

The Bowers & Wilkins HTM81 D5 is the most powerful center channel speaker in the renowned 800 Diamond Series and was designed for uncompromising, reference-level home cinema performance. It forms the acoustic heart of a high-end surround sound system and harmonizes perfectly with the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D5 and 802 D5 floorstanding speakers to deliver an immersive, dynamic, and detailed cinematic experience.

Reference center for maximum speech intelligibility and dynamics

As the central audio component in a home theater system, the HTM81 D5 is designed to reproduce dialogue, voices, and key sound events with the utmost precision. Thanks to its advanced driver technology, it delivers exceptional clarity, impressive directness, and realistic sound imaging that elevates movies and TV series to a new level.

The combination of high dynamic capability and the finest detail resolution ensures that even complex soundtracks are reproduced in a structured, understandable and spatially precise manner.

High-end technology from the 800 Diamond Series

The HTM81 D5 adopts the proven key technologies of the flagship series, thus guaranteeing seamless sonic integration into demanding multi-channel setups.

In the high-frequency range, the legendary Diamond tweeter dome in a solid body tweeter-on-top design delivers exceptional transparency, fine resolution, and an open high-frequency response. The extended frequency response contributes to an impressive spatial presentation and depth of detail.

For the midrange, a decoupled Continuum™ cone driver is used, which reproduces voices with natural warmth, clarity, and precision. This results in particularly authentic speech reproduction, which is crucial for realistic home theater experiences.

Two powerful Aerofoil™ woofers deliver a controlled, deep bass foundation that supports action scenes and music sequences with impressive power and precision.

Optimized for demanding home cinema installations

The HTM81 D5 was specifically designed for high-end home cinema setups and integrates perfectly with the 800 D5 series floorstanding speakers. Its design ensures seamless tonal balance across the entire speaker system, creating a homogeneous, immersive surround sound.

For perfect integration, the center speaker is optionally available with a matching stand, which allows for optimal positioning in the listening room.

Design and workmanship at a reference level

The HTM81 D5's cabinet adheres to the acoustic design principles of the entire 800 Diamond series. High-quality materials, precise workmanship, and the characteristic tweeter-on-top design underscore the uncompromising commitment to sound and aesthetics.

The HTM81 D5 is available in the following elegant finishes:

  • Stealth Black
  • Warm White
  • Dark Walnut

Technical data

Construction principle

  • 3-way bass reflex system

Chassis configuration

  • 1 × 25 mm Diamond Dome tweeter
  • 1 × 150 mm Continuum™ FST midrange driver
  • 2 × 200 mm Aerofoil™ woofers

Technologies

  • Diamond Dome Tweeter
  • Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top
  • Continuum™ Membran
  • FST™ midrange driver
  • Anti-Resonance Plug
  • Biomimetic Suspension
  • Matrix™ Enclosure Technology
  • Aerofoil™ bass diaphragms
  • Flowport™

Frequency response

  • 28 Hz – 28 kHz (±3 dB)

Frequency range

  • 20 Hz – 35 kHz (-6 dB)

sensitivity

  • 90 dB

Harmonic distortions

  • < 1 % (90 Hz – 20 kHz)
  • < 0.3 % (100 Hz – 8 kHz)

Nominal impedance

  • 8 O (minimum 3.0 O)

Recommended amplifier power

  • 50 – 1,000 watts at 8 O

Maximum recommended cable impedance

  • 0.1 O

Dimensions and weight

Dimensions (H × W × D)

  • 334 × 846 × 363 mm (including tweeter, front grille and connections)

Housing width

  • 846 mm

Weight

  • 33.4 kg


Color: Dark Walnut
Condition: New goods
Device depth mm: 363
Device height mm: 334
Device width mm: 846
Efficiency: 90
Frequency response: 28 Hz - 28 kHz (+/- 3dB)
Impedance in ohms: 8
Number of paths: 3
Product type: center speaker
Series: 800
Product number 216752

Bowers & Wilkins HTM81 D5 – Reference center speaker for high-end home cinema

The Bowers & Wilkins HTM81 D5 is the most powerful center channel speaker in the renowned 800 Diamond Series and was designed for uncompromising, reference-level home cinema performance. It forms the acoustic heart of a high-end surround sound system and harmonizes perfectly with the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D5 and 802 D5 floorstanding speakers to deliver an immersive, dynamic, and detailed cinematic experience.

Reference center for maximum speech intelligibility and dynamics

As the central audio component in a home theater system, the HTM81 D5 is designed to reproduce dialogue, voices, and key sound events with the utmost precision. Thanks to its advanced driver technology, it delivers exceptional clarity, impressive directness, and realistic sound imaging that elevates movies and TV series to a new level.

The combination of high dynamic capability and the finest detail resolution ensures that even complex soundtracks are reproduced in a structured, understandable and spatially precise manner.

High-end technology from the 800 Diamond Series

The HTM81 D5 adopts the proven key technologies of the flagship series, thus guaranteeing seamless sonic integration into demanding multi-channel setups.

In the high-frequency range, the legendary Diamond tweeter dome in a solid body tweeter-on-top design delivers exceptional transparency, fine resolution, and an open high-frequency response. The extended frequency response contributes to an impressive spatial presentation and depth of detail.

For the midrange, a decoupled Continuum™ cone driver is used, which reproduces voices with natural warmth, clarity, and precision. This results in particularly authentic speech reproduction, which is crucial for realistic home theater experiences.

Two powerful Aerofoil™ woofers deliver a controlled, deep bass foundation that supports action scenes and music sequences with impressive power and precision.

Optimized for demanding home cinema installations

The HTM81 D5 was specifically designed for high-end home cinema setups and integrates perfectly with the 800 D5 series floorstanding speakers. Its design ensures seamless tonal balance across the entire speaker system, creating a homogeneous, immersive surround sound.

For perfect integration, the center speaker is optionally available with a matching stand, which allows for optimal positioning in the listening room.

Design and workmanship at a reference level

The HTM81 D5's cabinet adheres to the acoustic design principles of the entire 800 Diamond series. High-quality materials, precise workmanship, and the characteristic tweeter-on-top design underscore the uncompromising commitment to sound and aesthetics.

The HTM81 D5 is available in the following elegant finishes:

  • Stealth Black
  • Warm White
  • Dark Walnut

Technical data

Construction principle

  • 3-way bass reflex system

Chassis configuration

  • 1 × 25 mm Diamond Dome tweeter
  • 1 × 150 mm Continuum™ FST midrange driver
  • 2 × 200 mm Aerofoil™ woofers

Technologies

  • Diamond Dome Tweeter
  • Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top
  • Continuum™ Membran
  • FST™ midrange driver
  • Anti-Resonance Plug
  • Biomimetic Suspension
  • Matrix™ Enclosure Technology
  • Aerofoil™ bass diaphragms
  • Flowport™

Frequency response

  • 28 Hz – 28 kHz (±3 dB)

Frequency range

  • 20 Hz – 35 kHz (-6 dB)

sensitivity

  • 90 dB

Harmonic distortions

  • < 1 % (90 Hz – 20 kHz)
  • < 0.3 % (100 Hz – 8 kHz)

Nominal impedance

  • 8 O (minimum 3.0 O)

Recommended amplifier power

  • 50 – 1,000 watts at 8 O

Maximum recommended cable impedance

  • 0.1 O

Dimensions and weight

Dimensions (H × W × D)

  • 334 × 846 × 363 mm (including tweeter, front grille and connections)

Housing width

  • 846 mm

Weight

  • 33.4 kg
Color: Dark Walnut
Condition: New goods
Device depth mm: 363
Device height mm: 334
Device width mm: 846
Efficiency: 90
Frequency response: 28 Hz - 28 kHz (+/- 3dB)
Impedance in ohms: 8
Number of paths: 3
Product type: center speaker
Series: 800

Manufacturer

B&W Group Ltd.
Dale Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 2BH
United Kingdom
safetyandregulatory@soundunited.com

EU Representative

D&M Europe B.V.
Oude Stadsgracht 1
5611 DD Eindhoven
The Netherlands
GPSR@masimo.com

Safety Information

Product-specific safety instructions can be found in the operating manual.

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