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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1095 mm (109.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.51 px
Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4vsKlipsch RP-8000F II
The Klipsch RP-8000F II stands 109.5 cm tall — about 2.4 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 at 107.1 cm. At 98 dB against 89 dB, the Klipsch RP-8000F II 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 35 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 and a 203 mm cone on the Klipsch RP-8000F II. On price, the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 sits higher — about $13,000 a pair against $599 for the Klipsch RP-8000F II.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Klipsch |
| Model | 804 D4 | RP-8000F II |
| HiFi ladder position | #194 of 463 floorstander | #213 of 463 floorstander |
| Height | 1071 mm | 1095 mm |
| Width | 288 mm | 281 mm |
| Depth | 391 mm | 463 mm |
| Weight | 36.85 kg | 27.8 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 (titanium LTS dome), 2× 203 mm woofer (Cerametallic cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 1630 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 24 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 98 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–200 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $13,000 / pair | $599 each |
| 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.