Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 Review: Ranked #121 of 139

Last updated: October 6, 2026

The Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 ranks #121 out of 139 total Large Size Floorstanding Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.

Brand: Bowers & Wilkins

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#121 Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4: $14,000 per pair Estimated Bowers & Wilkins eBay

Smaller model: the B&W 805 D4 (estimated 3.2/5).

Larger models: the Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4 (ranked higher, estimated 3.5/5), the Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 (ranked higher, estimated 3.6/5) and the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 (ranked higher, estimated 3.7/5).

Pros: Exquisite reverse-wrap curved wooden cabinet with aluminum top plate and solid-body Diamond dome tweeter housing. Downward-firing Flowport and dual 6.5-inch Aerofoil woofers extend bass down to 24Hz with low distortion.

Cons: House sound features a distinct upper-midrange dip followed by rising top-octave treble that deviates from neutral target linearity. Minimum impedance drops to 3.0 ohms, demanding an amplifier capable of handling difficult reactive loads.

How it compares: Just above it: JBL Stage 2 280F - $13340 cheaper, 0.5Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Paradigm Monitor SE 3000F - $13140 cheaper, 2Hz higher bass extension (-3dB).

Bass Extension (-3dB)24Hz (manufacturer specified)
DIY KitNo
Dimensions42.2”H x 12”W x 15.4”D (1071 x 306 x 391 mm)
Drivers1” (25mm) Diamond dome tweeter, 5” (130mm) Continuum cone FST midrange, 2 x 6.5” (165mm) Aerofoil bass units
Frequency Response24Hz - 28kHz (+/- 3dB, manufacturer specified)
Impedance8 ohms nominal, 3.0 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified)
Sensitivity89dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified)
Weight81.2 lbs (36.85 kg) each
Woofer Cabinetported, down-firing Flowport

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