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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1072 mm (107.2 cm) · 1 mm = 0.52 px
Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4vsKEF R5 Meta
The Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 and the KEF R5 Meta stand at nearly the same height, around 107.1 cm tall. On footprint the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 is the wider cabinet (28.8 cm versus 26.9 cm). At 89 dB against 87 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 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 52 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 and a 130 mm cone on the KEF R5 Meta. On price, the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 sits higher — about $13,000 a pair against $5,999 for the KEF R5 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | KEF |
| Model | 804 D4 | R5 Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #194 of 463 floorstander | #195 of 463 floorstander |
| Height | 1071 mm | 1072 mm |
| Width | 288 mm | 269 mm |
| Depth | 391 mm | 344 mm |
| Weight | 36.85 kg | 24.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 130 mm midrange (Continuum cone with FST surround), 2× 165 mm woofer (Aerofoil cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 2× 130 mm woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 400 / 2700 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 24 Hz | 52 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–200 W | 15–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $13,000 / pair | $5,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | international.kef.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.