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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 2012 mm (201.2 cm) · 1 mm = 0.28 px
Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4vsFocal Grande Utopia EM Evo
The Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo stands 201.2 cm tall — about 79.1 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 at 122.1 cm. On footprint the Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo is the wider cabinet (67.7 cm versus 41.9 cm). At 94 dB against 90 dB, the Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo 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 18 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 250 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 and a 400 mm cone on the Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo. On price, the Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo sits higher — about $279,998 a pair against $35,000 for the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Focal |
| Model | 801 D4 | Grande Utopia EM Evo |
| HiFi ladder position | #260 of 337 floorstander | #337 of 337 floorstander |
| Height | 1221 mm | 2012 mm |
| Width | 419 mm | 677 mm |
| Depth | 600 mm | 880 mm |
| Weight | 100.6 kg | 265 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 150 mm midrange (Continuum cone with FST surround), 2× 250 mm woofer (Aerofoil cone) | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 2× 165 mm midrange (W sandwich cone), 1× 400 mm woofer (W sandwich cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | — |
| Frequency — low | 15 Hz | 18 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 94 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–1000 W | 50–1500 W |
| MAP (USD) | $35,000 / pair | $279,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | focal.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.