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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1382 mm (138.2 cm) · 1 mm = 0.41 px
Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4vsDynaudio Confidence 30
The Dynaudio Confidence 30 stands 138.2 cm tall — about 21.7 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4 at 116.5 cm. On footprint the Dynaudio Confidence 30 is the wider cabinet (36.4 cm versus 33.8 cm). At 90 dB against 88 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 19 Hz versus 38 Hz. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $25,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Dynaudio |
| Model | 803 D4 D4 | Confidence 30 |
| HiFi ladder position | #180 of 281 floorstander | #254 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1165 mm | 1382 mm |
| Width | 338 mm | 364 mm |
| Depth | 511 mm | 424 mm |
| Weight | 62.15 kg | 44.2 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 130 mm midrange (Continuum cone with FST surround), 2× 180 mm woofer (Aerofoil cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar 3 soft dome with DDC Lens), 1× 150 mm midrange (MSP with Horizon Surround), 2× 180 mm woofer (NeoTec MSP cone) |
| Frequency — low | 19 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–500 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $27,000 / pair | $24,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | dynaudio.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.