The Bowers & Wilkins 803 D3 ranks #146 out of 163 total Large Size Floorstanding Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
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#146 Bowers & Wilkins 803 D3: $17,000 per pair Discontinued Estimated eBay
Newer model: the Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4, ranked higher, estimated 3.5/5.
Pros: A three-way floorstander with a 1” diamond dome tweeter, a 5” Continuum cone midrange in a decoupled Turbine Head and two 7” Aerofoil bass units. Sensitivity is 90dB with an 8 ohm nominal load.
Cons: B&W’s own measurements of it are incomplete, so it has no preference score; the rating is estimated from that partial data and its successor, the 803 D4. Its impedance dips to 3.0 ohms, so it needs a capable amplifier, and it weighs 65.5kg each. Produced 2015 to 2021. Discontinued.
How it compares: Just above it: Paradigm Monitor SE 3000F - $16570 cheaper, 1Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Dali Rubikore 6 - $9000 cheaper, 3.6Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).
| DIY Kit | No |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 45.7”H x 13.1”W x 19.6”D (1160 x 334 x 498 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” (25mm) diamond dome tweeter, 5” (130mm) Continuum cone midrange, 2x 7” (180mm) Aerofoil bass units |
| Frequency Response | 16Hz-35kHz frequency range (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (3.0 ohms minimum) |
| Sensitivity | 90dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 144.4 lbs (65.5 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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