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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1382 mm (138.2 cm) · 1 mm = 0.41 px
Dynaudio Confidence 30vsBowers & Wilkins 802 D4
The Dynaudio Confidence 30 stands 138.2 cm tall — about 16.4 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 at 121.8 cm. On footprint the Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 is the wider cabinet (38.5 cm versus 36.4 cm). At 90 dB against 88 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 17 Hz versus 38 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Confidence 30 and a 200 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $24,000 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model | Confidence 30 | 802 D4 D4 |
| HiFi ladder position | #249 of 276 floorstander | #209 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 1382 mm | 1218 mm |
| Width | 364 mm | 385 mm |
| Depth | 424 mm | 602 mm |
| Weight | 44.2 kg | 88.1 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar 3 soft dome with DDC Lens), 1× 150 mm midrange (MSP with Horizon Surround), 2× 180 mm woofer (NeoTec MSP cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 150 mm midrange (Continuum cone with FST surround), 2× 200 mm woofer (Aerofoil cone) |
| Frequency — low | 38 Hz | 17 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 50–500 W |
| MAP (USD) | $24,000 / pair | $24,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dynaudio.com ↗ | bowerswilkins.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.