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The Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 and 805 D4 Signature are premium audiophile loudspeakers designed for serious music listeners, but they serve different needs. The 804 D4 is a full-size floor-standing speaker featuring a sophisticated 3-way design, larger drivers, deeper bass extension, and higher power handling. In contrast, the 805 D4 Signature is a compact stand-mount speaker that focuses on precision, imaging, and premium craftsmanship in smaller listening spaces. Both share Bowers & Wilkins' Diamond tweeter technology and advanced cabinet engineering, but their performance characteristics make them better suited to different room sizes and listening preferences.
Verdict
The Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 is the stronger overall choice for most buyers seeking a full-range high-end audio system. Its deeper bass response, higher sensitivity, and greater power handling make it ideal for larger rooms and demanding music collections. The 805 D4 Signature is an excellent option for listeners who prioritize compact size, exceptional detail retrieval, and premium stand-mount performance. If space allows, the 804 D4 delivers the more complete listening experience.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | 1285420.50 |
1158431.36 |
| Brand | Bowers & Wilkins |
Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model No | 804 D4 |
805 D4 Signature |
| Wired / Wireless | Home Theatre Speaker Specification |
Home Theatre Speaker Specification |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
Dynamic |
| Driver Diameter | 25/460 mm |
25/165 mm |
| Impedance | 8 ohm |
8 ohm |
| Sensitivity | 89dB spl |
88dB spl |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 35 kHz, 24 Hz - 28 kHz |
34 Hz - 35 kHz, 42 Hz - 28 kHz |
| Maximum Power Input | AC 100V-240 V / 50 Hz / 60 Hz |
AC 100V-240 V / 50 Hz / 60 Hz |
| Maximum Power Output | 50 W - 200 W ( RMS ) |
50 W - 120 W ( RMS ) |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 90 dB |
90 dB |
| Noise Cancelling | NA |
NA |
| Aux Connectivity | No |
No |
| Weight | 36.85 Kg |
15.55 Kg |
| Dimensions | 1071 mm X 391 mm X 306 mm |
440 mm X 373 mm X 240 mm |
| Available Colors | Black, White, Grey, Brown |
Blue, Brown |
| Accessories | Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 Speaker |
Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 Signature Speaker |
| Other Features | 3-Way Vented-Box System. 5-Year warranty Valid from the date of purchase for passive loudspeakers. Technical features - Diamond Tweeter, Solid Body Tweeter-On-Top, Continuum™ Cone FST, Matrix™, Anti-Resonance Plug, Biomimetic Suspension, Aerofoil™ Cone Bass Units, Flowport. For listeners who crave the performance of an 800 Series Diamond tower speaker but prefer a more conventional aesthetic, the 804 D4 is the perfect choice. Its new cabinet and plinth make it our best-performing 804 yet. 804 D4 is perhaps more conventional in appearance than other floor-standers in the 800 Series Diamond range, but it’s every bit as sophisticated. Its new Reverse-Wrap cabinet is both a mechanical and acoustic revolution in its class, and its new plinth ensures rock-solid, accurate bass response too. |
2-Way Vented-Box System. 5-Year warranty Valid from the date of purchase for passive loudspeakers. Speaker stands improve the audio experience by providing optimal positioning and reducing unwanted vibrations. Technical Features - Diamond Tweeter, Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top, Continuumâ„¢ Cone Bass/Midrange, Matrixâ„¢, Anti-Resonance Plug, Flowportâ„¢. The 805 D4 Signature stand-mount loudspeaker is compact and powerful. It features fully optimized technologies, including our Diamond Dome tweeter and Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top. It's proof positive that small can still be beautiful. The 801 D4 Signature is an optimized version of our most advanced loudspeaker. It features meticulously evolved technology, carefully crafted design, and unique finishes that culminate in the pinnacle of performance. This is Bowers & Wilkins' flagship loudspeaker perfected. |
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Top Differences
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 35 kHz, 24 Hz - 28 kHz vs 34 Hz - 35 kHz, 42 Hz - 28 kHz