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ABowers & Wilkins 803 D5BWharfedale Elysian 4
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1188 mm (118.8 cm) · 1 mm = 0.47 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Wharfedale |
| Model | Bowers & Wilkins 803 D5 D5 | Wharfedale Elysian 4 |
| Height | 1165 mm | 1188 mm |
| Width | 344 mm | 369 mm |
| Depth | 499 mm | 462 mm |
| Weight | 63.7 kg | 49.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 130 mm midrange (Continuum cone with FST surround), 2× 180 mm woofer (Aerofoil cone) | 1× 90 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 150 mm midrange (coated glass-fibre matrix cone), 2× 220 mm woofer (coated glass-fibre matrix cone) |
| Frequency — low | 19 Hz | 30 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–1000 W | 15–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | — | $8,995 / pair |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| 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.