The Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 is rated 3.2/5 for sound quality, #177 of 222 Large Size Bookshelf Speakers on an estimated rating, since it has not been measured or compared side by side yet. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
#177 Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4: $10,000 per pair Bowers & Wilkins $10,000 eBay
Newer model: the Bowers & Wilkins 805 D5, ranked higher, estimated 3.3/5, released Jun 2026.
Older models: the Bowers & Wilkins 805 Diamond (ranked lower, estimated 2.9/5) and the Bowers & Wilkins 805S (ranked lower, rated 2.8/5). See every Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series generation.
Same family: the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 (smallest floorstanding, estimated 3.4/5), the Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4 (floorstanding, estimated 3.5/5), the Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 (floorstanding, estimated 3.6/5), the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 (largest floorstanding, estimated 3.7/5) and the Bowers & Wilkins HTM81 D4 (center, rated 3.3/5).
Pros: A luxury B&W stand mount with a diamond dome tweeter in a separate housing, a Continuum cone woofer and four finishes. Two-way stand mount with a 25mm Diamond dome tweeter in a separate solid body housing and a 165mm Continuum cone mid/bass. B&W rates it at 42Hz to 28kHz (±3dB) and 88dB sensitivity with an 8 ohm nominal load. Four finishes.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. At about four times the price of the Bowers & Wilkins 805S it replaces, it is a very expensive stand mount, and bass below 42Hz still calls for a subwoofer.
Is the Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 right for you?
Buy it if
- you want deep bass without a subwoofer (-3 dB at 42 Hz).
Skip it if
- you want the best value: the higher-rated GR-Research NX-Studio costs about $6,370 less.
| Released | Sep 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 42Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 17.3”H x 9.4”W x 14.7”D (440 x 240 x 373 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” (25mm) Diamond dome tweeter, 6.5” (165mm) Continuum cone mid/bass |
| Frequency Response | 42Hz - 28kHz ±3dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (4.6 ohms minimum) |
| Power Handling | 50-120W |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 34.3 lbs (15.55 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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