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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 D4vsKlipsch La Scala AL5
The Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 stands 121.8 cm tall — about 20.2 cm more than the Klipsch La Scala AL5 at 101.6 cm. On footprint the Klipsch La Scala AL5 is the wider cabinet (63.9 cm versus 38.5 cm). At 105 dB against 90 dB, the Klipsch La Scala AL5 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 51 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 200 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 and a 381 mm cone on the Klipsch La Scala AL5. On price, the Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 sits higher — about $24,000 a pair against $13,198 for the Klipsch La Scala AL5.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Klipsch |
| Model | 802 D4 | La Scala AL5 |
| HiFi ladder position | #349 of 463 floorstander | #126 of 463 floorstander |
| Height | 1218 mm | 1016 mm |
| Width | 385 mm | 639 mm |
| Depth | 602 mm | 643 mm |
| Weight | 88.1 kg | 91 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 polyimide compression diaphragm), 1× 51 mm midrange (K-55-X phenolic compression diaphragm), 1× 381 mm woofer (K-33-E fiber-composite cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 450 / 4500 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 17 Hz | 51 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 105 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–500 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $24,000 / pair | $13,198 / 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.