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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1218 mm (121.8 cm) · 1 mm = 0.46 px
Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4vsDali Rubicon 6
The Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 stands 121.8 cm tall — about 22.8 cm more than the Dali Rubicon 6 at 99.0 cm. On footprint the Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 is the wider cabinet (38.5 cm versus 20.0 cm). At 90 dB against 88.5 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 17 Hz versus 38 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 200 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 and a 165 mm cone on the Dali Rubicon 6. On price, the Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 sits higher — about $24,000 a pair against $4,999 for the Dali Rubicon 6.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Dali |
| Model | 802 D4 | Rubicon 6 |
| HiFi ladder position | #257 of 337 floorstander | #65 of 337 floorstander |
| Height | 1218 mm | 990 mm |
| Width | 385 mm | 200 mm |
| Depth | 602 mm | 380 mm |
| Weight | 88.1 kg | 20.2 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× 200 mm woofer (Aerofoil cone) | 1× 45 mm super-tweeter (ribbon), 1× 29 mm tweeter (soft textile dome), 2× 165 mm mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 800 / 2600 / 14000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 17 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 34000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 88.5 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–500 W | 40–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $24,000 / pair | $4,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | dali-speakers.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.