TrueScaleAudio
Compare speakers at true scale
Pick two speakers and see them side by side at their real-world size.
Front view — side by side at true scale
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 AL6
The Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 stands 122.1 cm tall — about 22.7 cm more than the Klipsch La Scala AL6 at 99.4 cm. On footprint the Klipsch La Scala AL6 is the wider cabinet (62.5 cm versus 41.9 cm). At 103 dB against 90 dB, the Klipsch La Scala AL6 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 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 250 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 and a 305 mm cone on the Klipsch La Scala AL6. On price, the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 sits higher — about $35,000 a pair against $17,498 for the Klipsch La Scala AL6.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Klipsch |
| Model | 801 D4 | La Scala AL6 |
| HiFi ladder position | #260 of 337 floorstander | #68 of 337 floorstander |
| Height | 1221 mm | 994 mm |
| Width | 419 mm | 625 mm |
| Depth | 600 mm | 647 mm |
| Weight | 100.6 kg | 93 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 compression diaphragm), 1× 51 mm midrange (K-933-HP compression diaphragm), 1× 305 mm woofer (K-28 fiber-composite cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 425 / 2900 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 15 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 19000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 103 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–1000 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $35,000 / pair | $17,498 / 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.