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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 | #216 of 281 floorstander | #270 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 48.1 in | 62.6 in |
| Width | 16.5 in | 12.6 in |
| Depth | 23.6 in | 21.3 in |
| Weight | 221.8 lb | 126.1 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 5.9 in midrange (Continuum cone with FST surround), 2× 9.8 in woofer (Aerofoil cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 4.9 in midrange (aluminium cone), 4× 8.9 in 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.