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Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4vsKlipsch Klipschorn AK6
The Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 stands 134.6 cm tall — about 12.5 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 at 122.1 cm. On footprint the Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 is the wider cabinet (79.4 cm versus 41.9 cm). At 105 dB against 90 dB, the Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 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 33 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 250 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 and a 381 mm cone on the Klipsch Klipschorn AK6. On price, the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 sits higher — about $35,000 a pair against $14,998 for the Klipsch Klipschorn AK6.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Klipsch |
| Model | 801 D4 | Klipschorn AK6 |
| HiFi ladder position | #260 of 337 floorstander | #300 of 337 floorstander |
| Height | 1221 mm | 1346 mm |
| Width | 419 mm | 794 mm |
| Depth | 600 mm | 718 mm |
| Weight | 100.6 kg | 100 kg |
| Enclosure | 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× 25 mm tweeter (K-771-T polyimide compression diaphragm), 1× 51 mm midrange (K-55-X phenolic compression diaphragm), 1× 381 mm woofer (K-33-E fiber-composite cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 450 / 4500 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 15 Hz | 33 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 105 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–1000 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $35,000 / pair | $14,998 / 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.

