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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1374 mm (137.4 cm) · 1 mm = 0.41 px
Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4vsSonus Faber Stradivari G2
The Sonus Faber Stradivari G2 stands 137.4 cm tall — about 15.3 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 at 122.1 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Stradivari G2 is the wider cabinet (70.7 cm versus 41.9 cm). At 92 dB against 90 dB, the Sonus Faber Stradivari G2 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 25 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 250 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 and a 260 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Stradivari G2. On price, the Sonus Faber Stradivari G2 sits higher — about $50,000 a pair against $35,000 for the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Sonus Faber |
| Model | 801 D4 | Stradivari G2 |
| HiFi ladder position | #260 of 337 floorstander | #305 of 337 floorstander |
| Height | 1221 mm | 1374 mm |
| Width | 419 mm | 707 mm |
| Depth | 600 mm | 428 mm |
| Weight | 100.6 kg | 81.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | 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× 28 mm tweeter (H28 XTR soft dome with DAD), 1× 150 mm midrange (paper cone), 2× 260 mm woofer (paper cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 160 / 220 / 2200 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 15 Hz | 25 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–1000 W | 100–600 W |
| MAP (USD) | $35,000 / pair | $50,000 / 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.