The perfect center channel speaker for multi-channel audio systems built around the larger 800 Series Diamond speakers – designed for seamless integration and crystal-clear dialogue.
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The HTM81 D4 stands as Bowers & Wilkins' premier center-channel speaker, engineered to seamlessly integrate with the 801 D4 and 802 D4 loudspeakers. This powerhouse delivers exceptional scale and midrange extension that matches the sonic excellence of its flagship companions. Twin Aerofoil bass cones mounted in solid aluminum pods provide rigid mechanical support, eliminating unwanted resonance for cleaner, more controlled low frequencies. The legendary Diamond dome tweeter—refined over 15 years—combines ultra-low mass with exceptional stiffness for supremely accurate high-frequency reproduction. The Aerofoil bass cone technology balances low mass with high stiffness through its carbon-fiber skin and variable-profile foam core, now enhanced with an Anti-Resonance Plug that reduces distortion and tightens bass response. A decoupled Continuum Cone midrange driver and Solid Body tweeter-on-top configuration ensure the HTM81 D4 anchors your home theater with precision and authority. Every element reflects B&W's commitment to rigorous acoustic engineering—from computer modeling to real-world refinement—making this center channel the critical foundation your surround system deserves.
