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Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4vsT+A Talis S 330
The Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 stands 107.1 cm tall — about 2.1 cm more than the T+A Talis S 330 at 105.0 cm. On footprint the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 is the wider cabinet (28.8 cm versus 21.0 cm). At 89 dB against 87 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 is down-firing ported and the T+A Talis S 330 is rear-ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $13,250 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | T+A |
| Model | 804 D4 D4 | Talis S 330 |
| HiFi ladder position | #110 of 276 floorstander | #96 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 42.2 in | 41.3 in |
| Width | 11.3 in | 8.3 in |
| Depth | 15.4 in | 11 in |
| Weight | 81.2 lb | 72.8 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) | 2× 6.7 in woofer (aluminium), 1× 4.7 in midrange (aluminium), 1× 1 in tweeter (dome) |
| Frequency — low | 24 Hz | 25 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–200 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $13,000 / pair | $13,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | ta-hifi.de ↗ |
| 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.