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ABowers & Wilkins 805 D4BFocal Aria Evo X N°1
Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4vsFocal Aria Evo X N°1
The Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 stands 44.0 cm tall — about 5.0 cm more than the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 at 39.0 cm. At 89.5 dB against 88 dB, the Focal Aria Evo X N°1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 42 Hz versus 55 Hz. On price, the Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 sits higher — about $8,000 a pair against $2,398 for the Focal Aria Evo X N°1.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Focal |
| Model | 805 D4 | Aria Evo X N°1 |
| HiFi ladder position | #201 of 255 bookshelf | #163 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 440 mm | 390 mm |
| Width | 228 mm | 224 mm |
| Depth | 373 mm | 225 mm |
| Weight | 15.55 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (TAM aluminium-magnesium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (flax cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | — |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 55 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 89.5 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–120 W | 25–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,000 / pair | $2,398 / 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.

