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Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4

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.

Bookshelf or standmount speaker Bookshelf & Standmount
Indicative price € 4 914
System role Bookshelf or standmount speaker
Best for Smaller-to-medium rooms, focused listening positions, and clean two-channel systems with precise imaging.
Product family 800 Series Diamond
Available finishes Gloss Black, Satin Rosenut, Satin Walnut, and White
Product overview

A closer look at Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4.

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.

Family context

800 Series Diamond is the core reference family for Bowers & Wilkins loudspeakers.

This family is where Bowers & Wilkins moves from premium aspiration into true reference positioning. It is for larger spaces, stronger electronics, and clients who expect system-building decisions to remain rewarding for years.

Reference-level loudspeaker engineering This strength matters when matching the product to the room, electronics, and listening goals.
High-end stereo and cinema anchors This strength matters when matching the product to the room, electronics, and listening goals.
Long-term upgrade credibility This strength matters when matching the product to the room, electronics, and listening goals.
Key features

What stands out in this product.

  • Delivers serious imaging and tonal focus while staying easier to place in shelves, stands, and smaller rooms.
  • Rewards better amplifier, receiver, and placement choices because the surrounding system will be audible in the final result.
  • Part of the 800 Series Diamond family, which helps it fit inside a wider Bowers & Wilkins ecosystem and upgrade path.
  • Reference-level loudspeaker engineering is one of the reasons it stands out inside the current lineup.
Who it's for

Where this makes the most sense.

  • Listeners who care about placement, imaging, and choosing electronics that do the speaker justice.
  • Smaller and medium rooms where precision, balance, and easier placement matter more than brute force.
  • Shoppers buying into the 800 Series Diamond path from Bowers & Wilkins rather than treating the product as a one-off box.
System matching

Build the amplifier and room plan around this speaker.

This product will show clear differences in amplification, placement, and source quality, so the best result comes from treating it as a system anchor instead of a final add-on.

Pair it with an integrated amplifier or stereo receiver sized for the room and listening level, not just for the product page headline.
Leave room for proper stand height or furniture placement because imaging and tonal balance will change with position.
Complete the front end with a streamer, turntable, or disc source that matches how the room will actually be used day to day.
Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 belongs to the 800 Series Diamond family, so keeping the surrounding system aligned with that role usually produces the cleaner result.
Bookshelf & Standmount
Product details

Useful details before you request availability.

Brand page Bowers & Wilkins
Product family 800 Series Diamond
Collections Bookshelf & Standmount
Available finishes Gloss Black, Satin Rosenut, Satin Walnut, and White
Model references 805 D4 - Gloss Black, 805 D4 - Satin Rosenut, 805 D4 - Satin Walnut, and 805 D4 - White
Reference codes FP41939, FP42153, FP42161, and FP42781

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