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ABowers & Wilkins 805 D4BWharfedale Elysian 1R
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 19.3 in · 1 in = 29.03 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Wharfedale |
| Model | Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 D4 | Wharfedale Elysian 1R |
| Height | 17.3 in | 19.3 in |
| Width | 9 in | 9.7 in |
| Depth | 14.7 in | 12.4 in |
| Weight | 34.3 lb | 33.1 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (Continuum cone) | 1× 3.5 in tweeter (AMT), 1× 7.1 in mid-bass (coated glass-fibre matrix cone) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 49 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–120 W | 25–175 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,000 / pair | — |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| 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.