The Bowers & Wilkins 803 D5 ranks #145 out of 188 total Large Size Floorstanding Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
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#145 Bowers & Wilkins 803 D5: $35,000 per pair Estimated Bowers & Wilkins eBay
Older models: the Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4 (ranked lower, estimated 3.5/5) and the Bowers & Wilkins 803 D3 (ranked lower, estimated 3.4/5).
Same family: the Bowers & Wilkins 805 D5 (bookshelf, estimated 3.3/5), the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D5 (smaller floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 3.5/5), the Bowers & Wilkins 802 D5 (larger floorstanding, ranked higher, estimated 3.7/5), the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D5 (larger floorstanding, ranked higher, estimated 3.8/5), the Bowers & Wilkins HTM82 D5 (smaller center, estimated 3.3/5) and the Bowers & Wilkins HTM81 D5 (larger center, estimated 3.4/5).
Pros: The first 800 D5 model with the separate turbine head midrange enclosure: a 1” diamond dome tweeter on top, a 5” Continuum FST midrange in its own head, and two 7” Aerofoil bass drivers. B&W rates it to 19Hz (±3dB) with 90dB sensitivity, so it plays loud from modest amplifier power.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the 800 D4 models it replaces. Bowers & Wilkins’ house voicing, which the measured HTM81 D4 showed as a 4.9dB spread across the listening window, is likely to carry over, so expect a less neutral balance than similarly priced Revel or KEF models. The impedance dips to 3.0 ohms and each speaker weighs 63.7kg.
| DIY Kit | No |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 45.9”H x 11.9”W x 18.6”D (1165 x 301 x 473 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” (25mm) Diamond dome tweeter, 5” (130mm) Continuum cone FST midrange, 2 x 7” (180mm) Aerofoil bass |
| Frequency Response | 19Hz - 28kHz ±3dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal, 3.0 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 90dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 140.4 lbs (63.7 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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