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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1765 mm (176.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.32 px
Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4vsKlipsch Jubilee
The Klipsch Jubilee stands 176.5 cm tall — about 54.4 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 at 122.1 cm. On footprint the Klipsch Jubilee is the wider cabinet (128.6 cm versus 41.9 cm). At 107 dB against 90 dB, the Klipsch Jubilee 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 305 mm cone on the Klipsch Jubilee. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $35,000 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Klipsch |
| Model | 801 D4 | Jubilee |
| HiFi ladder position | #260 of 337 floorstander | #333 of 337 floorstander |
| Height | 1221 mm | 1765 mm |
| Width | 419 mm | 1286 mm |
| Depth | 600 mm | 762 mm |
| Weight | 100.6 kg | 185 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 150 mm midrange (Continuum cone with FST surround), 2× 250 mm woofer (Aerofoil cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (K-693 titanium compression diaphragm), 2× 305 mm woofer (K-283 fiber-composite cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 340 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 15 Hz | 18 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 107 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–1000 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $35,000 / pair | $35,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | klipsch.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.