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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1215 mm (121.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.46 px
TAD Evolution One TXvsBowers & Wilkins 803 D4
The TAD Evolution One TX stands 121.5 cm tall — about 5.0 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4 at 116.5 cm. On footprint the TAD Evolution One TX is the wider cabinet (35.0 cm versus 33.8 cm). At 90 dB against 88 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 29 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 160 mm cone on the TAD Evolution One TX and a 180 mm cone on the Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $27,498 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | TAD | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model | Evolution One TX | 803 D4 D4 |
| HiFi ladder position | #212 of 281 floorstander | #180 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1215 mm | 1165 mm |
| Width | 350 mm | 338 mm |
| Depth | 512 mm | 511 mm |
| Weight | 46 kg | 62.15 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 2× 160 mm woofer (aramid), 1× 90 mm midrange (magnesium), 1× 25 mm tweeter (beryllium) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (diamond dome), 1× 130 mm midrange (Continuum cone with FST surround), 2× 180 mm woofer (Aerofoil cone) |
| Frequency — low | 29 Hz | 19 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 60000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 50–500 W |
| MAP (USD) | $27,995 / pair | $27,000 / 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.