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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1590 mm (159.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.35 px
Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4vsKEF Blade One Meta
The KEF Blade One Meta stands 159.0 cm tall — about 36.9 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 at 122.1 cm. On footprint the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 is the wider cabinet (41.9 cm versus 32.1 cm). At 90 dB against 88 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 15 Hz versus 35 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 250 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 and a 225 mm cone on the KEF Blade One Meta. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $36,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | KEF |
| Model | 801 D4 D4 | Blade One Meta Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #212 of 276 floorstander | #265 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 1221 mm | 1590 mm |
| Width | 419 mm | 321 mm |
| Depth | 600 mm | 540 mm |
| Weight | 100.6 kg | 57.2 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 150 mm midrange (Continuum cone with FST surround), 2× 250 mm woofer (Aerofoil cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 4× 225 mm woofer (aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 15 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–1000 W | 50–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $35,000 / pair | $38,000 / 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.