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Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4vsJBL 4369
The Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 stands 121.8 cm tall — about 9.8 cm more than the JBL 4369 at 112.0 cm. On footprint the JBL 4369 is the wider cabinet (61.5 cm versus 38.5 cm). At 93 dB against 90 dB, the JBL 4369 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 17 Hz versus 28 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 200 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 and a 380 mm cone on the JBL 4369. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $23,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | JBL |
| Model | 802 D4 D4 | 4369 |
| HiFi ladder position | #213 of 281 floorstander | #158 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 48 in | 44.1 in |
| Width | 15.2 in | 24.2 in |
| Depth | 23.7 in | 18.5 in |
| Weight | 194.2 lb | 140 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 5.9 in midrange (Continuum cone with FST surround), 2× 7.9 in woofer (Aerofoil cone) | 1× 3 in tweeter (Annular Ring compression driver), 1× 15 in woofer (Cast-aluminum frame woofer) |
| Frequency — low | 17 Hz | 28 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 93 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–500 W | 350 W |
| MAP (USD) | $24,000 / pair | $23,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | global.jbl.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.