Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4 - Flagship 800 Series Diamond Floor Standing Speakers - Black (Pair)
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Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4 - Flagship 800 Series Diamond Floor Standing Speakers - Black (Pair)
Overview
The Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4 is the most compact headed model in the 800 Series Diamond, a three-way floorstanding speaker that brings a dedicated Turbine Head midrange enclosure to a smaller footprint. It combines a 1-inch Diamond dome tweeter in a Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top, a 5-inch Continuum cone FST midrange, and two 7-inch Aerofoil cone bass units.
Its three-box construction isolates the midrange cone from the bass cones with the Turbine Head enclosure. The Reverse Wrap cabinet is made from a continuous curved section of wood that B&W says resists resonance and gives better dispersion, Matrix bracing reinforces it internally, and the two Aerofoil bass cones sit in solid aluminium bass pods. Biomimetic Suspension and an Anti-Resonance Plug are also part of the design.
B&W rates the 803 D4 at 19Hz to 28kHz (±3dB), with a range of 16Hz to 35kHz, 90dB sensitivity, and an 8-ohm nominal load (minimum 3.0 ohms), suited to amplifiers from 50W to 500W.
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At 62.15 kg each and 1,165 mm tall, the 803 D4 is a serious install: plan the delivery path and a solid floor before it arrives. Its 50W to 500W amplifier range means it pairs best with a capable amplifier, and we are happy to help match one to your room.
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Why the Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4 Stands Out
Diamond Dome Tweeter
A 25 mm Diamond dome high-frequency unit in a Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top housing.
Turbine Head Midrange
A dedicated midrange enclosure that isolates the 5-inch Continuum cone FST from the bass cones.
Reverse Wrap Cabinet
A continuous curved wooden cabinet that B&W says resists resonance and gives better dispersion.
Matrix Bracing
Interlocking internal panels reinforce the cabinet walls in all directions.
Aluminium Bass Pods
Two 7-inch Aerofoil cone bass units mounted in solid aluminium pods.
Biomimetic Suspension
Listed among the 803 D4's technologies, alongside an Anti-Resonance Plug and Flowport.
Buyer's Guide
Who It's For
- The Reference Listener: Wants 800 Series Diamond performance in a stereo system.
- The Space-Conscious Audiophile: Wants a headed 800 Series model in a smaller footprint than the 801 D4 or 802 D4.
- The Dedicated Room Builder: Is designing a listening room or theatre around reference speakers.
How It Compares
The 803 D4 is the smallest headed 800 Series Diamond model. B&W's 802 D4 steps up to 200 mm (8 in) bass cones and a 150 mm (6 in) midrange.
Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4 - Flagship 800 Series Diamond Floor Standing Speakers - Black (Pair) Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Model | Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4 |
| Brand | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Product Type | 3-way vented-box floorstanding loudspeaker (pair) |
| Drive Units | |
| High Frequency | 1 x 25 mm (1 in) Diamond dome, Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top |
| Midrange | 1 x 130 mm (5 in) Continuum cone FST, Turbine Head |
| Bass | 2 x 180 mm (7 in) Aerofoil cone |
| Technologies | Matrix, Anti-Resonance Plug, Biomimetic Suspension, Flowport |
| Performance | |
| Frequency Response | 19Hz - 28kHz (±3dB) |
| Frequency Range | 16Hz - 35kHz |
| Sensitivity | 90dB (2.83Vrms, 1m) |
| Harmonic Distortion | <1% 80Hz - 20kHz; <0.3% 100Hz - 20kHz (90dB, 1m) |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 ohms (minimum 3.0 ohms) |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 50W - 500W into 8 ohms, unclipped programme |
| Max Recommended Cable Impedance | 0.1 ohms |
| Dimensions & Weight (Per Speaker) | |
| Height | 1,165 mm (45.9 in) |
| Width | 357 mm (14.1 in) |
| Depth | 511 mm (20.1 in) |
| Net Weight | 62.15 kg (137 lb) |
| Colours Available | Gloss Black (this listing); also White, Satin Rosenut, Satin Walnut (grille: Black or Grey) |
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