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Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4vsKlipsch Klipschorn AK7
The Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 stands 135.2 cm tall — about 13.4 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 at 121.8 cm. On footprint the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 is the wider cabinet (80.1 cm versus 38.5 cm). At 103 dB against 90 dB, the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 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 34 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 200 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 and a 381 mm cone on the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7. On price, the Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 sits higher — about $24,000 a pair against $19,998 for the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Klipsch |
| Model | 802 D4 | Klipschorn AK7 |
| HiFi ladder position | #349 of 463 floorstander | #409 of 463 floorstander |
| Height | 1218 mm | 1352 mm |
| Width | 385 mm | 801 mm |
| Depth | 602 mm | 715 mm |
| Weight | 88.1 kg | 118 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | — |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 150 mm midrange (Continuum cone with FST surround), 2× 200 mm woofer (Aerofoil cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (K-771 compression diaphragm), 1× 51 mm midrange (K-933-HP compression diaphragm), 1× 381 mm woofer (K-33-E fiber-composite cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 380 / 2900 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 17 Hz | 34 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 19000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 103 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–500 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $24,000 / pair | $19,998 / 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.

