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Bowers & Wilkins HTM81 D5
Bowers & Wilkins

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Specifications · per-field provenance
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Speaker typecenter channelManufacturer
Intended rolescenterManufacturer
Way configuration3-wayManufacturer
Woofer count2Manufacturer
Woofer size (in)8Manufacturer
Midrange size (in)6Manufacturer
Tweeter size (in)1Manufacturer
Impedance, nominal (Ω)8Manufacturer
Impedance, minimum (Ω)3Manufacturer
Sensitivity (dB @ 1 W/1 m)90Manufacturer
Sensitivity measurement contextunstatedManufacturer
Frequency response, low (Hz)28Manufacturer
Frequency response, high (Hz)28000Manufacturer
Frequency response toleranceplus minus 3dBManufacturer
Recommended power, min (W)50Manufacturer
Recommended power, max (W)1000Manufacturer
Enclosure typebass reflex portedManufacturer
Grille includedYesManufacturer
Height (in)13.2Manufacturer
Width (in)33.3Manufacturer
Depth (in)14.3Manufacturer
Weight (lbs)73.5Manufacturer
Finish optionsStealth Black, Warm White, Dark WalnutManufacturer
Common questions
ANSWERED FROM THE DATAWhat receiver do you need to drive the Bowers & Wilkins HTM81 D5?
The Bowers & Wilkins HTM81 D5 is rated at 90 dB sensitivity (efficient — it reaches volume on modest power) and dips to a stated 3Ω minimum — pick a receiver explicitly rated for low-impedance loads. Our free builder checks this against the exact parts in your build.
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