Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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The Bowers & Wilkins 801 isn’t just another loudspeaker—it’s the one Abbey Road Studios trusted when the music actually mattered. For 45 years, the 801 has been part of legendary recordings that shaped how we hear music, and now it’s back in the spotlight with the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition.

Andy Kerr, Director of Product Marketing and Communications at @bowerswilkins joins us to dig into how this speaker became the reference at the world’s most famous recording studio, why @abbeyroad didn’t exactly choose it by accident, and what makes this anniversary edition more than just a fancy finish.

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