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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 440 mm (44.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.27 px
Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4vsKEF R3 Meta
The Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 stands 44.0 cm tall — about 1.8 cm more than the KEF R3 Meta at 42.2 cm. On footprint the Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 is the wider cabinet (22.8 cm versus 20.0 cm). At 88 dB against 87 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 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 58 Hz. The Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 is front-ported and the KEF R3 Meta is rear-ported. On price, the Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 sits higher — about $8,000 a pair against $2,999 for the KEF R3 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | KEF |
| Model | 805 D4 | R3 Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #201 of 255 bookshelf | #190 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 440 mm | 422 mm |
| Width | 228 mm | 200 mm |
| Depth | 373 mm | 336 mm |
| Weight | 15.55 kg | 12.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 1× 165 mm woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) |
| Crossover frequency | — | 420 / 2300 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 58 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–120 W | 15–180 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,000 / pair | $2,999 / 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.