Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 Signature Edition Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)

805 D4 Signature

805 D4 Signature features our Diamond Dome tweeter and Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top.

Compact and powerful

The 805 D4 Signature stand-mount loudspeaker is compact and powerful. It features fully optimized technologies, including our Diamond Dome tweeter and Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top. It's proof positive that small can still be beautiful.

Diamond Dome tweeter

One of our most significant accomplishments over the past two decades, the ultra-stiff, supremely accurate Diamond Dome tweeter is the perfect combination of low mass, exceptional stiffness, and outstanding accuracy. Fifteen years after we introduced it, we haven't found a better tweeter dome technology.

All-new tweeter grille

Our Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top housing features an elongated form with a longer tube-loading system and an all-new design of tweeter grille, producing an even more free and open sound with high frequencies.

Upgraded crossover

Our 805 D4 Signature uses upgraded rear-mounted crossover designs mounted on stiff aluminum spines. This isolates the sensitive capacitors from the unwanted effects of air pressure within the enclosure and makes for a very effective heatsink to ensure optimum performance when in use.

Upgraded crossover

Thanks to its composite construction, the Continuum™ Cone avoids the abrupt transitions in behaviour that can impair the performance of a conventional drive unit. The result is a more open, neutral performance from the 805 D4 Signature. Voices and instruments can be heard with precision and transparency.

Specifications

Size & Weight

• Net Weight: 15.55 kg (34.3 lb)
• Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth):
  • Height: 440 mm (17.3 in)
  • Width: 240 mm (9.4 in)
  • Depth: 373 mm (14.7 in)

Technical Features

• Diamond Tweeter: Provides high-frequency clarity and detail.
• Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top: Enhances high-frequency performance and soundstage imaging.
• Continuum™ Cone Bass/Midrange: Ensures clean, natural bass and midrange reproduction.
• Matrix™: Internal bracing to reduce vibrations and enhance sound purity.
• Anti-Resonance Plug: Helps reduce cabinet resonances.
• Flowport™: Reduces port turbulence for smoother bass response.

Description

• Type: 2-way vented-box system.

Drive Units

• High-Frequency Driver: 1 x ø25mm (1in) Diamond Dome Tweeter.
• Midrange/Bass Driver: 1 x ø165mm (6.5in) Continuum™ cone bass/midrange driver.

Performance

• Frequency Range: -6dB 34Hz to 35kHz.
• Frequency Response: 42Hz to 28kHz ±3dB.
• Nominal Impedance: 8Ω (minimum 4.6Ω).
• Sensitivity: 88dB spl (2.83Vrms, 1m).

Harmonic Distortion

• 2nd and 3rd Harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis):
  • <1% 90Hz - 20kHz.
  • <0.3% 120Hz - 20kHz.

Amplifier Recommendations

• Recommended Amplifier Power: 50W - 120W into 8Ω on unclipped programme.
• Max Recommended Cable Impedance: 0.1Ω.

Finishes

• Cabinet Finishes:
  • California Burl Gloss.
  • Midnight Blue Metallic.
• Grille Finishes:
  • Black.