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The Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 and Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 Signature are premium audiophile speakers designed for very different listening needs. The 805 D4 is a compact stand-mount speaker from the flagship 800 Series Diamond lineup, featuring a Diamond Dome tweeter and exceptional detail retrieval. In contrast, the 702 S3 Signature is a larger floor-standing tower speaker with a dedicated midrange driver and multiple bass drivers for greater scale, deeper bass, and room-filling performance. If you're choosing between precision-focused listening and full-range high-impact sound, these two speakers represent distinct approaches to high-end home audio.
Verdict
The Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 Signature is the stronger all-around choice for most buyers thanks to its three-way design, higher sensitivity, deeper bass extension, and greater power handling. It delivers a bigger, more immersive soundstage that suits larger rooms and home theater setups. The 805 D4 remains an outstanding option for dedicated audiophiles seeking reference-level detail, imaging, and premium compact speaker performance in smaller listening spaces.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | 772370.42 |
814133.38 |
| Brand | Bowers & Wilkins |
Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model No | 702 S3 Signature |
805 D4 |
| Wired / Wireless | Home Theatre Speaker Specification |
Home Theatre Speaker Specification |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
Dynamic |
| Driver Diameter | 25/660 mm |
25/165 mm |
| Impedance | 8 ohm |
8 ohm |
| Sensitivity | 90dB |
88dB spl |
| Frequency Response | 28 Hz - 33 kHz, 46 Hz - 28 kHz |
34 Hz - 35 kHz, 42 Hz - 28 kHz |
| Maximum Power Input | AC 100V-240 V / 50 Hz / 60 Hz |
AC 100V-240 V / 50 Hz / 60 Hz |
| Maximum Power Output | 30 W - 300 W ( RMS ) |
50 W - 120 W ( RMS ) |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 90 dB |
90 dB |
| Noise Cancelling | NA |
NA |
| Aux Connectivity | No |
No |
| Weight | 35.26 Kg |
15.55 Kg |
| Dimensions | 1138 mm X 391 mm X 290 mm |
440 mm X 373 mm X 240 mm |
| Available Colors | Blue, Brown |
Black, White, Grey, Brown |
| Accessories | Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 Signature Speaker |
Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 Speaker |
| Other Features | 3-Way Vented-Box System. 5-Year warranty Valid from the date of purchase for passive loudspeakers. The 702 S3 Signature takes our state-of-the-art flagship 700 Series tower loudspeaker and evolves it to deliver unparalleled levels of performance. Technical Features - Decoupled Carbon Dome Tweeter, Solid Body Tweeter-On-Top, Continuumâ„¢ Cone FSTâ„¢ Midrange, Decoupled Midrange, Aerofoilâ„¢ Profile Bass Cones, Flowportâ„¢. The 705 S3 Signature is engineered to deliver sonic brilliance in a more compact form. This Signature stand-mount loudspeaker builds on the performance levels of the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3, evolving them to new heights. Engineered for pristine studio-quality sound at home, the 702 S3 Signature utilizes upgraded midrange and low-frequency motor systems, improved capacitors, revised speaker terminals, plus a more open tweeter grille mesh, as developed for our 800 Series Signature loudspeakers. |
2-Way Vented-Box System. 5-Year warranty Valid from the date of purchase for passive loudspeakers. Speaker stands improve the audio experience by providing optimal positioning and reducing unwanted vibrations. Technical Features - Diamond Tweeter, Solid Body Tweeter-On-Top, Continuum™ Cone Bass/Mid, Matrix™, Anti-Resonance Plug, Flowport™. The 805 D4 stand-mount loudspeaker is the most compact model in the 800 Series Diamond range, but it's still packed with advanced technologies, including the Diamond dome tweeter and the Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top. * Stand(s) not included. Why step up from 805 D4 to 804 D4? First, 804 D4 is a three-way speaker, with twin 165mm (6.5-in) Aerofoil™ bass cones – and that has huge benefits to its power and scale. Second, as a three-way speaker, it includes a dedicated midrange cone, so voices and other details will sound more accurate. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Top Differences
- Sound Output: 50W vs 30W
- Channels: 50 vs 30
- Frequency Response: 34 Hz - 35 kHz, 42 Hz - 28 kHz vs 28 Hz - 33 kHz, 46 Hz - 28 kHz
