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Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4vsDali Epikore 7
The Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4 stands 116.5 cm tall — about 4.5 cm more than the Dali Epikore 7 at 112.0 cm. On footprint the Dali Epikore 7 is the wider cabinet (38.7 cm versus 33.8 cm). At 90 dB against 88 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 19 Hz versus 35 Hz. The Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4 is down-firing ported and the Dali Epikore 7 is rear-ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $26,000 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Dali |
| Model | 803 D4 D4 | Epikore 7 |
| HiFi ladder position | #180 of 281 floorstander | #157 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 45.9 in | 44.1 in |
| Width | 13.3 in | 15.2 in |
| Depth | 20.1 in | 16.5 in |
| Weight | 137 lb | 89.3 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 5.1 in midrange (Continuum cone with FST surround), 2× 7.1 in woofer (Aerofoil cone) | 1× 2.2 in super-tweeter (planar magnetostatic), 1× 1.4 in tweeter (soft woven-fabric dome), 2× 7 in mid-bass (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC Gen-2 motor) |
| Frequency — low | 19 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 34000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–500 W | 40–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $27,000 / pair | $25,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | dali-speakers.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.