Bowers & Wilkins Matrix 805 Loudspeakers (Pair)

Why Buy New is pleased to offer for sale this brilliant pair of Bowers & Wilkins Matrix 805 Loudspeakers.

It has been professionally repackaged to ensure safe delivery and come with 2 speaker grilles.

This has been tested and is in full working order. It is sold with a 3 month warranty.

The cosmetic condition is good. There are a few minor marks. Please see the condition in the images.

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Bowers & Wilkins Matrix 805

The Bowers & Wilkins Matrix 805 is a premium stand-mount loudspeaker that blends audiophile-grade performance with an elegant, space-saving design. Engineered with cutting-edge components—including a ferrofluid-cooled metal dome tweeter and a Kevlar® cone mid-bass driver—the Matrix 805 is celebrated for its crisp treble, nuanced midrange, and accurate bass response. Whether for high-fidelity music playback or immersive home theatre applications, it delivers outstanding sound clarity and imaging in a compact footprint.

Tweeter-on-Top Design

B&W’s hallmark Tweeter-on-Top technology ensures optimal time alignment and an expansive, three-dimensional soundstage.

Kevlar® Mid-Bass Driver

The 6.5" Kevlar® cone minimises distortion caused by standing waves, improving midrange transparency and bass accuracy.

Compact Footprint

Designed to perform exceptionally well in smaller spaces without compromising sound quality.

High Sensitivity (87dB)

With a sensitivity of 87dB, the Matrix 805 works well with a wide range of amplifiers, even at lower power ratings.

Acoustic Voice Matching

Tuned to match the entire Matrix 800 Series, ensuring tonal consistency in multi-speaker or surround setups.

Detailed High Frequencies

The ferrofluid-cooled tweeter reproduces treble with exceptional detail, revealing the subtlest nuances in recordings.

Smooth, Unfatiguing Midrange

Slightly de-emphasised mids create a more relaxed and enjoyable long-term listening experience.

Low Distortion Ported Enclosure

The vented-box cabinet design maintains low distortion levels, offering clean performance across the frequency range.

Clean Bass Response

Capable of delivering tight, controlled bass down to 40Hz—impressive for a speaker of its size.

Bi-Wiring Capability

Equipped with bi-wire terminals for improved signal separation and enhanced audio performance when paired with suitable amplification.

Technical Specifications

• Description: 2-way vented-box stand-mount loudspeaker system
• Drive Units
  1 x 25mm (1") metal dome tweeter – High frequencies
  1 x 165mm (6.5") Kevlar® cone driver – Bass/midrange
• Frequency Response: 52Hz – 20kHz ±3dB (on reference axis)
• Sensitivity: 87dB SPL (2.83V, 1m)
• Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms (minimum impedance: 4 ohms)
• Recommended Amplifier Power: 50W – 120W into 8 ohms (unclipped programme material)
• Dimensions
  Height: 407mm
  Width: 260mm
  Depth: 210mm