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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1264 mm (126.4 cm) · 1 mm = 0.44 px
Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4vsFocal Sopra N°3
The Focal Sopra N°3 stands 126.4 cm tall — about 19.3 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 at 107.1 cm. On footprint the Focal Sopra N°3 is the wider cabinet (35.5 cm versus 28.8 cm). At 91.5 dB against 89 dB, the Focal Sopra N°3 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 24 Hz versus 33 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 and a 210 mm cone on the Focal Sopra N°3. On price, the Focal Sopra N°3 sits higher — about $22,998 a pair against $13,000 for the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Focal |
| Model | 804 D4 | Sopra N°3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #194 of 463 floorstander | #370 of 463 floorstander |
| Height | 1071 mm | 1264 mm |
| Width | 288 mm | 355 mm |
| Depth | 391 mm | 595 mm |
| Weight | 36.85 kg | 70 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× 165 mm woofer (Aerofoil cone) | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (W sandwich cone), 2× 210 mm woofer (W sandwich cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 250 / 2200 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 24 Hz | 33 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 91.5 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–200 W | 40–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $13,000 / pair | $22,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | focal.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.