Front view — side by side at true scale
ABowers & Wilkins 805 D4BKEF Reference 1 Meta
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | KEF |
| Model | 805 D4 D4 | Reference 1 Meta Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #170 of 215 bookshelf | #172 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Width | 228 mm | 205 mm |
| Depth | 373 mm | 422 mm |
| Weight | 15.55 kg | 18.2 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 1× 165 mm woofer (aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–120 W | 50–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,000 / pair | $10,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | international.kef.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.

