Model: FP43745
from $7,000
The Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 Signature Bookshelf Speaker in California Burl Gloss is a passive, 2-way bookshelf speaker designed for exceptional audio reproduction. It features a 1-inch Diamond dome high-frequency tweeter and a 6.5-inch Continuum cone bass midrange, delivering a frequency response of 42Hz to 28kHz. With a sensitivity of 88dB and a recommended amplifier power of 50W-120W, this vented enclosure speaker is ideal for discerning listeners seeking precise and detailed sound in a compact form factor.
Select speakers based on your room size and primary use case, whether it's critical music listening or home theater. Do not rely solely on wattage numbers, as efficiency and acoustic design matter far more for actual loudness and clarity. Available from $7,000.
Quality speakers have minimal ongoing costs outside of nominal electricity use for active models. Proper care can result in decades of use, making the initial purchase price the primary expense.
Common Failure Modes
Speakers typically fail due to blown drivers from over-amplification or degrading foam surrounds over many years. Active speakers may also suffer from internal amplifier or wireless connectivity module failures.
Select speakers based on your room size and primary use case, whether it's critical music listening or home theater. Do not rely solely on wattage numbers, as efficiency and acoustic design matter far more for actual loudness and clarity.
High-quality speakers can last for decades if treated well and kept away from extreme conditions. The foam surrounds on the woofers are usually the first parts to deteriorate.
The Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series 805 D4 Signature Bookshelf Speaker in California Burl Gloss (Each) is available at abt, starting at $7,000.
Quality speakers have minimal ongoing costs outside of nominal electricity use for active models. Proper care can result in decades of use, making the initial purchase price the primary expense.
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