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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 42.2 in · 1 in = 13.28 px
Dynaudio Contour LegacyvsBowers & Wilkins 804 D4
The Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 stands 107.1 cm tall — about 7.6 cm more than the Dynaudio Contour Legacy at 99.5 cm. On footprint the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 is the wider cabinet (28.8 cm versus 20.8 cm). At 90 dB against 89 dB, the Dynaudio Contour Legacy is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 24 Hz versus 42 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Contour Legacy and a 165 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $13,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model | Contour Legacy | 804 D4 D4 |
| HiFi ladder position | #54 of 281 floorstander | #111 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 39.2 in | 42.2 in |
| Width | 8.2 in | 11.3 in |
| Depth | 13.9 in | 15.4 in |
| Weight | 71.7 lb | 81.2 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (Esotar 3 soft dome), 2× 7.1 in woofer (MSP cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 5.1 in midrange (Continuum cone with FST surround), 2× 6.5 in woofer (Aerofoil cone) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 24 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 29000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 50–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $14,000 / pair | $13,000 / 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.