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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1221 mm (122.1 cm) · 1 mm = 0.46 px
Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4vsKlipsch La Scala AL5
The Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 stands 122.1 cm tall — about 20.5 cm more than the Klipsch La Scala AL5 at 101.6 cm. On footprint the Klipsch La Scala AL5 is the wider cabinet (63.9 cm versus 41.9 cm). At 105 dB against 90 dB, the Klipsch La Scala AL5 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 51 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 250 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 and a 381 mm cone on the Klipsch La Scala AL5. On price, the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 sits higher — about $35,000 a pair against $13,198 for the Klipsch La Scala AL5.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Klipsch |
| Model | 801 D4 | La Scala AL5 |
| HiFi ladder position | #260 of 337 floorstander | #92 of 337 floorstander |
| Height | 1221 mm | 1016 mm |
| Width | 419 mm | 639 mm |
| Depth | 600 mm | 643 mm |
| Weight | 100.6 kg | 91 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 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 | 51 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 | $13,198 / 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.