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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 42.2 in · 1 in = 13.28 px
Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4vsDynaudio Contour Legacy
The Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 stands 107.1 cm tall — about 7.6 cm more than the Dynaudio Contour Legacy at 99.5 cm. On footprint the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 is the wider cabinet (28.8 cm versus 20.8 cm). At 90 dB against 89 dB, the Dynaudio Contour Legacy is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 24 Hz versus 42 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 and a 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Contour Legacy. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $13,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Dynaudio |
| Model | 804 D4 D4 | Contour Legacy |
| HiFi ladder position | #111 of 281 floorstander | #54 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 42.2 in | 39.2 in |
| Width | 11.3 in | 8.2 in |
| Depth | 15.4 in | 13.9 in |
| Weight | 81.2 lb | 71.7 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× 6.5 in woofer (Aerofoil cone) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (Esotar 3 soft dome), 2× 7.1 in woofer (MSP cone) |
| Frequency — low | 24 Hz | 42 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 29000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–200 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $13,000 / pair | $14,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | dynaudio.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.