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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 17.3 in · 1 in = 32.33 px
Focal Sopra N°1vsBowers & Wilkins 805 D4
The Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 stands 44.0 cm tall — about 1.5 cm more than the Focal Sopra N°1 at 42.5 cm. On footprint the Focal Sopra N°1 is the wider cabinet (25.2 cm versus 22.8 cm). At 89 dB against 88 dB, the Focal Sopra N°1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 42 Hz versus 45 Hz. The Focal Sopra N°1 is rear-ported and the Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 is front-ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $8,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model | Sopra N°1 | 805 D4 D4 |
| HiFi ladder position | #162 of 215 bookshelf | #170 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 16.7 in | 17.3 in |
| Width | 9.9 in | 9 in |
| Depth | 15.6 in | 14.7 in |
| Weight | 35.3 lb | 34.3 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (W sandwich cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (Continuum cone) |
| Frequency — low | 45 Hz | 42 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–150 W | 50–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,999 / pair | $8,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | focal.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.