Front view — side by side at true scale
AT+A Criterion S 230BBowers & Wilkins 804 D4
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | T+A | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model | Criterion S 230 | 804 D4 D4 |
| HiFi ladder position | #96 of 281 floorstander | #111 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1050 mm | 1071 mm |
| Width | 310 mm | 288 mm |
| Depth | 430 mm | 391 mm |
| Weight | 37.5 kg | 36.85 kg |
| Enclosure | transmission-line | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 2× 170 mm woofer (aluminium), 2× 120 mm midrange (aluminium), 1× 25 mm tweeter (magnesium dome) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 130 mm midrange (Continuum cone with FST surround), 2× 165 mm woofer (Aerofoil cone) |
| Frequency — low | 29 Hz | 24 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 50–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $11,990 / pair | $13,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | ta-hifi.de ↗ | 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.

