805 D4
The 805 D4 stand-mount loudspeaker is the most compact model in the 800 Series Diamond™ range, but it’s still packed with advanced technologies, including the Diamond dome tweeter and the Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top.
* Stand(s) not included
Little Diamond
805 D4 might be smaller than its tower speaker siblings, but it’s no lightweight: its beautifully constructed Reverse-Wrap cabinet, stiff aluminum bass pods and 165mm (6.5-in) Continuum™ mid-bass cone afford it exceptional bass extension and scale for a relatively compact speaker.
Diamond dome tweeter
One of B&w's most significant accomplishments over the past two decades, the ultra-stiff, supremely accurate Diamond dome tweeter is the perfect combination of low mass, exceptional stiffness and outstanding accuracy. 15 years after B&w introduced it, we haven’t found a better tweeter dome technology.
Solid Body Tweeter assembly
Bowers & Wilkins newest Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top housing features an elongated form with a longer tube-loading system, producing an even more free and open sound with high frequencies. The carefully decoupled housing is milled from a single solid block of aluminum to better resist resonance.
Rear-mounted crossover
The new reverse-wrap orientation of the cabinet on 805 D4 means B&w were able to place its sensitive crossover components inside their own, dedicated space within the cabinet, which has critical benefits to both performance and serviceability. B&w have taken the opportunity to upgrade the speaker terminals, too.
The science of sound
Innovation is at the heart of everything B&w do. They question, examine, understand and then evolve. Bowers & Wilkins use computer modelling to explore and reimagine every aspect of loudspeaker design.
Go large
Why step up from 805 D4 to 804 D4? First, 804 D4 is a three-way speaker, with twin 165mm (6.5-in) Aerofoil™ bass cones – and that has huge benefits to its power and scale. Second, as a three-way speaker, it includes a dedicated midrange cone, so voices and other details will sound more accurate.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
Height: 440mm (17.3 in)
Width: 240mm (9.4 in)
Depth: 373mm (14.7 in)
Net weight
15.55kg (34.3 lb)
Technical features
Diamond tweeter
Solid body Tweeter-on-Top
Continuum™ cone bass/mid
Anti-Resonance plug
Matrix™
Flowport
Description
2-way vented-box system
Drive units
1x ø25mm (1in) Diamond dome high-frequency
1x ø165mm (6.5in) Continuum cone bass midrange
Frequency range
34Hz to 35kHz
Frequency response
42Hz to 28kHz (+/-3dB from reference axis)
Sensitivity
88dB (on axis at 2.83Vrms at 1m)
Harmonic distortion
2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB,1m on axis)
<1% 90Hz – 20kHz
<0.3% 120Hz – 20kHz
Nominal impedance
8Ω (minimum 4.6Ω)
Recommended amplifier power
50W – 120W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
Max recommended cable impedance
0.1Ω
Cabinet finishes
Gloss Black
White
Satin Rosenut
Satin Walnut
Grille finishes
Black
Grey
Black
Grey