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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 D4vsSonus Faber Olympica Nova III
The Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 stands 122.1 cm tall — about 11.7 cm more than the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III at 110.4 cm. On footprint the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 is the wider cabinet (41.9 cm versus 36.3 cm). The Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 15 Hz versus 35 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 250 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 and a 180 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III. On price, the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 sits higher — about $35,000 a pair against $12,500 for the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Sonus Faber |
| Model | 801 D4 | Olympica Nova III |
| HiFi ladder position | #260 of 337 floorstander | #174 of 337 floorstander |
| Height | 1221 mm | 1104 mm |
| Width | 419 mm | 363 mm |
| Depth | 600 mm | 459 mm |
| Weight | 100.6 kg | 35 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 150 mm midrange (Continuum cone with FST surround), 2× 250 mm woofer (Aerofoil cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (H28 XTR3 soft dome with DAD), 1× 150 mm midrange (MW15 paper cone), 2× 180 mm woofer (W18 paper cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 250 / 2500 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 15 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–1000 W | 50–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $35,000 / pair | $12,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | sonusfaber.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.