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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1402 mm (140.2 cm) · 1 mm = 0.40 px
Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4vsKEF Reference 5 Meta
The KEF Reference 5 Meta stands 140.2 cm tall — about 33.1 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 at 107.1 cm. On footprint the KEF Reference 5 Meta is the wider cabinet (32.3 cm versus 28.8 cm). At 89 dB against 88 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 40 Hz. The Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 is down-firing ported and the KEF Reference 5 Meta is rear-ported. On price, the KEF Reference 5 Meta sits higher — about $19,998 a pair against $13,000 for the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | KEF |
| Model | 804 D4 | Reference 5 Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #194 of 463 floorstander | #420 of 463 floorstander |
| Height | 1071 mm | 1402 mm |
| Width | 288 mm | 323 mm |
| Depth | 391 mm | 467 mm |
| Weight | 36.85 kg | 60.2 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), 4× 165 mm woofer (aluminium cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 450 / 2100 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 24 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–200 W | 50–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $13,000 / pair | $19,998 / 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.