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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 628 mm (62.8 cm) · 1 mm = 0.89 px
TAD Compact Reference One TXvsBowers & Wilkins 805 D5
The TAD Compact Reference One TX stands 62.8 cm tall — about 18.9 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 805 D5 at 43.9 cm. On footprint the TAD Compact Reference One TX is the wider cabinet (34.1 cm versus 23.1 cm). At 88 dB against 86 dB, the Bowers & Wilkins 805 D5 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The TAD Compact Reference One TX reaches deeper in the bass, down to 32 Hz versus 42 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 200 mm cone on the TAD Compact Reference One TX and a 165 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 805 D5.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | TAD | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model | Compact Reference One TX | 805 D5 D5 |
| HiFi ladder position | #204 of 215 bookshelf | #168 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 628 mm | 439 mm |
| Width | 341 mm | 231 mm |
| Depth | 446 mm | 363 mm |
| Weight | 46 kg | 16.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 200 mm woofer (aramid (TLCC)), 1× 160 mm midrange (beryllium), 1× 35 mm tweeter (beryllium) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone with FST surround) |
| Frequency — low | 32 Hz | 42 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 100000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 50–1000 W |
| MAP (USD) | $87,500 / pair | — |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | technicalaudiodevices.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.