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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1131.1 mm (113.1 cm) · 1 mm = 0.50 px
Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4vsMonitor Audio Platinum 300
The Monitor Audio Platinum 300 stands 113.1 cm tall — about 6.0 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 at 107.1 cm. On footprint the Monitor Audio Platinum 300 is the wider cabinet (43.0 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 Monitor Audio Platinum 300 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 17 Hz versus 24 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 and a 203 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Platinum 300. On price, the Monitor Audio Platinum 300 sits higher — about $19,999 a pair against $13,000 for the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Monitor Audio |
| Model | 804 D4 | Platinum 300 3G |
| HiFi ladder position | #194 of 463 floorstander | #272 of 463 floorstander |
| Height | 1071 mm | 1131.1 mm |
| Width | 288 mm | 429.8 mm |
| Depth | 391 mm | 525 mm |
| Weight | 36.85 kg | 53.6 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× tweeter (MPD III (Air Motion Transformer)), 1× 100 mm midrange (RDT III C-CAM), 2× 203 mm woofer (RDT III C-CAM) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 650 / 3000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 24 Hz | 17 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 60000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–200 W | 200–800 W |
| MAP (USD) | $13,000 / pair | $19,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | monitoraudio.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.