B&W Matrix 804 speaker

The Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) Matrix Series represents a significant milestone in high-fidelity audio engineering. Originally launched in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Matrix 804 is a floor-standing loudspeaker renowned for its 'Matrix' internal bracing system, which minimizes cabinet resonance for a purer sound. The yellow Kevlar midrange driver seen in the image became a signature aesthetic and functional element of the brand, chosen for its ability to dissipate standing waves.

Historically, these speakers were handcrafted in the United Kingdom, where the brand was founded by John Bowers. Over the decades, B&W has maintained its reputation as a premium audio brand, often found in professional recording studios like Abbey Road. While the company has seen changes in corporate ownership—moving from independent British ownership to the American firm Sound United—it continues to be a cornerstone of the global luxury audio market. As part of Masimo's portfolio, the brand benefits from advanced medical-grade signal processing technology integrated into consumer electronics.