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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1225 mm (122.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.46 px
Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4vsDali Epicon 8
The Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 and the Dali Epicon 8 stand at nearly the same height, around 122.1 cm tall. On footprint the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 is the wider cabinet (41.9 cm versus 26.4 cm). At 90 dB against 89 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 15 Hz versus 35 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 250 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 and a 200 mm cone on the Dali Epicon 8. On price, the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 sits higher — about $35,000 a pair against $23,000 for the Dali Epicon 8.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Dali |
| Model | 801 D4 | Epicon 8 |
| HiFi ladder position | #260 of 337 floorstander | #262 of 337 floorstander |
| Height | 1221 mm | 1225 mm |
| Width | 419 mm | 264 mm |
| Depth | 600 mm | 485 mm |
| Weight | 100.6 kg | 47.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 150 mm midrange (Continuum cone with FST surround), 2× 250 mm woofer (Aerofoil cone) | 1× 55 mm super-tweeter (planar ribbon), 1× 29 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (wood-fibre cone, SMC motor), 2× 200 mm woofer (wood-fibre cone, SMC motor) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 550 / 3100 / 15000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 15 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 5 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–1000 W | 50–500 W |
| MAP (USD) | $35,000 / pair | $23,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | dali-speakers.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.