805 D4 Signature California Burl Gloss

Name: 805 D4 Signature California Burl Gloss
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
SKU: BOWERS-WILKINS-805-D4-SIGNATURE-CALIFORNIA-BURL-GLOSS

Reference 800 Series Signature stand mount speakers

Model 300679-48-00-005 · Series 800 Series Signature

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

At a glance

All specifications

Sensitivity: 88 dB (2.83 V / 1 m)
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Frequency response: 42 Hz to 28 kHz
Dimensions (W × H × D): 240 × 440 × 373 mm
Weight: 15.6 kg
Number of ways: 2

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Overview

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.

Highlights

Diamond Tweeter
Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top
Continuum™ Cone Bass/Midrange
Matrix™
Anti-Resonance Plug
Flowport™

About Bowers & Wilkins

There’s nothing quite like experiencing the True Sound of a performance. At Bowers & Wilkins, our dedicated engineers develop and integrate the highest calibre of performance audio technology into our products. The result allows you to hear music and movies with the striking accuracy and realism of the original recording, with nothing added and nothing taken away.

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Features

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.
Continuum™ Cone
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.
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Specifications

Sensitivity: 88 dB (2.83 V / 1 m); How loud it plays for a given signal. Higher sensitivity needs less amplifier power.
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms; The electrical load your amplifier drives. System Builder checks it against the amplifier you pick.
Frequency response: 42 Hz to 28 kHz; The range of pitches it reproduces, from deep bass to the top of the treble.
Dimensions (W × H × D): 240 × 440 × 373 mm; Width, height and depth, without cables.
Weight: 15.6 kg; Per unit, out of the box.
Number of ways: 2
Driver size: 25 mm
Model code: BOWERS-WILKINS-805-D4-SIGNATURE-CALIFORNIA-BURL-GLOSS; Quote it when you ask a specialist.

Size & weight

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

Technical details

Technical features: Diamond tweeter Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top Continuum™ cone bass/midrange Matrix™ Anti-Resonance plug Flowport™
Description: 2-way vented-box system
Drive units: 1x ø25mm (1in) Diamond Dome high-frequency 1x ø165mm (6.5in) Continuum™ cone bass/midrange
Frequency range: -6dB 34Hz to 35kHz
Harmonic distortion: 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis) <1 % 90Hz - 20kHz <0.3% 120Hz - 20kHz
Nominal impedance: 8Ω (minimum 4.6Ω)
Recommended amplifier power: 50W - 120W into 8Ω on unclipped programme
Max recommended cable impedance: 0.1Ω
Frequency response: 42Hz to 28kHz ±3dB
Sensitivity: 88dB spl (2.83Vrms, 1m)

Finishes

Cabinet finishes: California Burl Gloss Midnight Blue Metallic
Grille finishes: Black Black

Downloads

804 D4 ManualManual · English · PDF, 22.9 MB
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805 D4 Signature Info SheetDatasheet · English · PDF, 1.8 MB
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Awards and press

If ever there was proof that good things come in small packages, it's the Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 Signature!
Editor's Choice
Despite their smaller size and reduced driver complement, the 805s delivered musical experiences that never stopped taking my breath away.
SoundStage!