Bowers & Wilkins 804 D5 (Pair) - Stealth black - Warm white - Light walnut - Dark walnut

Description

Breathtaking Accuracy in a Refined Footprint

The Bowers & Wilkins 804 D5 floorstanding speaker stands as an uncompromising testament to sixty years of relentless acoustic obsession and refined engineering. Built specifically for discerning listeners who refuse to sacrifice audio quality due to spatial constraints, this speaker brings authentic reference-quality performance into a more conventional floorstanding loudspeaker design. It adheres strictly to the core philosophy of the 800 Series Diamond lineup: delivering true sound with nothing added and nothing taken away. Whether configured as the centerpiece of a dedicated two-channel high-fidelity system or deployed within an advanced multi-channel home theatre layout, the 804 D5 reproduces musical passages and cinematic soundtracks with breathtaking accuracy, pristine tonal balance, and an astonishing level of transparency that uncovers the finest nuances of the recording.

Advanced Structural Stabilisation and Low-Frequency Control

To anchor its powerful low frequencies, the 804 D5 employs dual Aerofoil bass drive units rigidly mounted within a specialized reverse-wrap cabinet architecture. The cabinet is constructed from a single continuous curve locked firmly in place by a solid aluminium spine, reducing joints to create a much stiffer, more acoustically inert housing that significantly limits internal reflections and improves sound dispersion. This entire structure is stabilized by an upgraded, heavy-duty aluminium plinth that features constrained-layer damping alongside individually optimized tuned-mass dampers. These advanced mechanical dampers are meticulously calibrated to combat the specific mechanical resonances of the speaker, drastically reducing unwanted cabinet-borne coloration and ensuring that the low-frequency output emerges with absolute clarity, punch, and definition.

Innovative Aluminium Midrange Enclosure and Tweeter Isolation

A major technological leap unique to the 804 D5 is the introduction of a dedicated aluminium enclosure built specifically for its Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange drive unit. Formed from thick, heavy sections of aluminium and integrating critical internal damping, this dedicated housing provides the perfect mechanical location point for the decoupled midrange assembly. By pairing the neutral, composite construction of the Continuum cone with an advanced motor system and an isolated mechanical mount, the speaker limits interference from the massive energy of the low-frequency drivers. This yields an open, uncolored midrange presentation where instruments and vocals are delivered with absolute purity and precision. Perched atop the cabinet is the iconic Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top housing. Milled from a single solid block of aluminium to resist resonance, this elongated tube-loading system isolates the Diamond dome tweeter, pushing the mechanical break-up frequency to 70kHz to provide incredible high-frequency openness and detail.

Luxury Craftsmanship and System Integration

Beyond its formidable engineering profile, the 804 D5 represents an elegant statement of luxury industrial design tailored for sophisticated interiors. The upgraded cabinet architecture incorporates an all-new aluminium top section that further reinforces structural stiffness while serving as an exquisite mounting platform for premium Leather by Connolly detailing. This full-grain leather detailing brings a luxurious, tactile refinement that complements the speaker's striking aesthetic profile. For home theatre enthusiasts looking to build an immersive multi-channel cinema room, the 804 D5 pairs perfectly with the HTM82 D5 centre channel speaker. This configuration guarantees an impeccably matched front soundstage, exceptional dialogue clarity, and seamless spatial panning, delivering a reference-grade cinematic experience that makes you feel as though you are sitting where the music begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D5 floorstanding speaker?

The 804 D5 is the perfect choice for audiophiles and music lovers who demand the reference-quality performance and elite driver technologies of the 800 Series Diamond range but prefer a speaker with a more conventional, smaller floorstanding footprint. It serves as an uncompromising acoustic solution, delivering a breathtakingly accurate and immersive listening experience without overwhelming standard-sized rooms.

What is the advantage of the dedicated aluminium midrange enclosure?

The 804 D5 introduces a specialized enclosure constructed from thick sections of highly rigid aluminium featuring critical internal damping. This design provides an inert, solid mechanical location point for the decoupled midrange assembly, completely isolating the Continuum cone from the internal air pressure of the bass drivers to reveal unparalleled vocal detail and purity.

How does the upgraded plinth improve bass performance?

The upgraded aluminium plinth features constrained-layer damping alongside individually optimized tuned-mass dampers that target the exact mechanical resonances of the cabinet. By arresting these structural vibrations before they reach the floor, it eliminates cabinet-borne coloration and ensures cleaner, more precise low-frequency output.

Which centre channel speaker matches the 804 D5 for a home theatre setup?

For a perfectly seamless multi-channel home theatre system, the 804 D5 pairs perfectly with the HTM82 D5 centre channel speaker. Sharing identical acoustic technologies, a Diamond dome tweeter, and a decoupled Continuum cone, this pairing creates a cohesive front soundstage with immaculate dialogue clarity and spatial precision.

What's in the Box

Bowers & Wilkins 804 D5 Diamond Floorstanding Speakers

Acoustically optimized protective speaker grilles

Heavy-duty bi-wire jumper cables

Premium floor spikes and floor protection cups

Owner's installation guide and alignment manual