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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1557 mm (155.7 cm) · 1 mm = 0.36 px
Dynaudio Confidence 50vsBowers & Wilkins 803 D4
The Dynaudio Confidence 50 stands 155.7 cm tall — about 39.2 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4 at 116.5 cm. On footprint the Dynaudio Confidence 50 is the wider cabinet (36.4 cm versus 33.8 cm). At 90 dB against 87 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 19 Hz versus 35 Hz. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $28,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model | Confidence 50 | 803 D4 D4 |
| HiFi ladder position | #266 of 281 floorstander | #180 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1557 mm | 1165 mm |
| Width | 364 mm | 338 mm |
| Depth | 424 mm | 511 mm |
| Weight | 49.6 kg | 62.15 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar 3 soft dome with DDC Lens), 2× 150 mm midrange (MSP with Horizon Surround), 2× 180 mm woofer (NeoTec MSP cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 130 mm midrange (Continuum cone with FST surround), 2× 180 mm woofer (Aerofoil cone) |
| Frequency — low | 35 Hz | 19 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 50–500 W |
| MAP (USD) | $30,000 / pair | $27,000 / 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.