The Bowers & Wilkins 804 D5 is a reference-quality 800 Series Diamond floorstanding speaker designed for breathtaking performance in a smaller footprint. Featuring a Diamond dome tweeter, Tweeter-on-Top design, Continuum cone midrange, Aluminium midrange enclosure, dual Aerofoil bass drive units, and an upgraded plinth with tuned-mass damping, it delivers exceptional clarity and accuracy. With premium craftsmanship and Leather by Connolly trim, the 804 D5 brings refined high-end sound to serious listening spaces.
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Bowers & Wilkins 804 D5 Floorstanding Speaker

The Bowers & Wilkins 804 D5 brings reference-quality 800 Series Diamond performance to a more conventional floorstanding loudspeaker design. Ideal for listeners who want a breathtaking high-fidelity experience in a smaller footprint, the 804 D5 combines advanced Bowers & Wilkins acoustic engineering with elegant craftsmanship. Its Diamond dome tweeter, housed in the iconic Tweeter-on-Top configuration, delivers astonishing high-frequency precision, while the Continuum cone midrange driver sits within an all-new Aluminium midrange enclosure for exceptional clarity and realism. Dual Aerofoil bass drive units, rigidly mounted within the reverse-wrap cabinet and stabilized by an upgraded plinth with tuned-mass damping, help the 804 D5 reproduce music and movies with breathtaking accuracy, control, and detail.

Specifications

• Product Model: Bowers & Wilkins 804 D5
• Speaker Type: Reference-quality floorstanding loudspeaker
• Series: 800 Series Diamond
• Design Style: More conventional floorstanding loudspeaker design
• Designed For: High-fidelity listening and premium home audio systems
• Footprint: Smaller footprint for flexible placement
• Tweeter Technology: Diamond dome tweeter
• Tweeter Housing: Tweeter-on-Top configuration
• Midrange Driver: Continuum cone midrange driver
• Midrange Enclosure: All-new Aluminium midrange enclosure
• Bass Drivers: Two Aerofoil bass drive units
• Bass Driver Mounting: Rigidly mounted for controlled low-frequency performance
• Cabinet Design: Reverse-wrap cabinet
• Plinth: Upgraded plinth
• Damping System: Tuned-mass damping
• Sound Quality: Breathtaking clarity, accuracy, and precision
• Trim: Matching Leather by Connolly trim

What It's Great At

• Reference-Quality Sound: Brings 800 Series Diamond performance to a refined, room-friendly floorstanding design.
• Smaller Footprint Listening: Delivers a breathtaking listening experience for spaces where a larger loudspeaker may not be ideal.
• High-Frequency Precision: Uses a Diamond dome tweeter for exceptionally accurate and detailed treble reproduction.
• Clear Midrange Performance: Features a Continuum cone in an Aluminium midrange enclosure for natural vocals and instruments.
• Controlled Bass Response: Two Aerofoil bass drive units provide tight, precise, and powerful low-frequency performance.
• Enhanced Stability: An upgraded plinth with tuned-mass damping supports cleaner, more accurate sound reproduction.

Expanded Key Features List

• Diamond Dome Tweeter: Delivers astonishing high-frequency precision with exceptional clarity, detail, and realism.
• Tweeter-on-Top Design: Positions the tweeter in a dedicated upper enclosure to improve imaging, openness, and acoustic separation.
• Continuum Cone Midrange: Reproduces vocals and instruments with natural tone, lifelike texture, and outstanding accuracy.
• Aluminium Midrange Enclosure: Provides a rigid, controlled housing for the midrange driver to help reduce unwanted vibration.
• Dual Aerofoil Bass Drive Units: Produce deep, controlled bass with impressive speed and precision for music and home audio playback.
• Reverse-Wrap Cabinet: Enhances cabinet rigidity and acoustic performance for a cleaner, more focused soundstage.
• Upgraded Plinth: Stabilizes the loudspeaker for improved performance and a more secure foundation.
• Tuned-Mass Damping: Helps control unwanted resonance so the 804 D5 can reproduce clarity with breathtaking accuracy.

FAQ Section

Q: What makes the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D5 a strong choice for high-end listening?
A: The 804 D5 delivers reference-quality 800 Series Diamond performance in a more conventional floorstanding design, making it ideal for listeners who want exceptional sound in a smaller footprint.

Q: Is the 804 D5 suitable for smaller listening rooms?
A: Yes, the 804 D5 is designed for those who want a breathtaking listening experience from a floorstanding speaker with a more compact footprint.

Q: What tweeter does the 804 D5 use?
A: It uses a Diamond dome tweeter housed in the iconic Tweeter-on-Top configuration for astonishing high-frequency precision.

Q: What does the Continuum cone midrange driver do?
A: The Continuum cone midrange driver helps reproduce vocals and instruments with natural clarity, accuracy, and lifelike detail.

Q: Why does the 804 D5 use an Aluminium midrange enclosure?
A: The Aluminium midrange enclosure gives the midrange driver a more controlled and rigid environment, helping improve clarity and reduce unwanted vibration.

Q: What kind of bass drivers does the 804 D5 include?
A: The 804 D5 features two Aerofoil bass drive units that are rigidly mounted within the reverse-wrap cabinet for precise and controlled bass performance.

Q: What is the benefit of the upgraded plinth with tuned-mass damping?
A: The upgraded plinth and tuned-mass damping system help stabilize the speaker and reduce unwanted resonance for more accurate sound reproduction.

Q: Who is the 804 D5 best suited for?
A: The 804 D5 is ideal for audiophiles and music lovers who want reference-quality Bowers & Wilkins performance in a refined floorstanding speaker with a smaller footprint.