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Bowers & Wilkins 805 D3

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
47 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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2 editorial reviews
The B&W 805 D3s are hugely capable standmounters with class-leading resolution and clarity...Read more
The Bowers & Wilkins 805 D3 are the supercharged sports cars of the high-end speaker world, combining whiplash-inducing looks, cutting-edge technology and exquisite performance.Read more
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Pros

  • They are also beautifully finished
  • with a wide and deep soundstage and excellent articulation and dynamic heft
  • Build quality standards are commensurate with the 805 D3's high asking price

Cons

  • the sound balance is a bit warm
  • neither did the speakers emphasis the inevitable surface noise
  • an extremely expensive pair of loudspeakers

Bowers & Wilkins 805 D3 - Pros & Cons

Bowers & Wilkins 805 D3

Pros

  • They are also beautifully finished
  • with a wide and deep soundstage and excellent articulation and dynamic heft
  • Build quality standards are commensurate with the 805 D3's high asking price
  • immaculate build quality and sumptuous good looks
  • cohesive
  • well-balanced and open sound
  • Dolby Atmos delivers surprisingly good sound
  • Overall build quality is excellent
  • The cabinet edges are crisp and everything fits together with well-engineered precision
  • impressively refined and clean sounding
  • the fine sound furniture enhances every listening room

Cons

  • the sound balance is a bit warm
  • neither did the speakers emphasis the inevitable surface noise
  • an extremely expensive pair of loudspeakers
  • Electronic devices are like an addiction to me
  • Hard Reset Vizio TV
  • it drops down to 4 ohms at some frequencies
  • The diamond tweeter is decoupled from the speaker
  • The speakers may be comparatively small
  • relative lack of low end won't suit bass heads
  • they no longer feature woven Kevlar mid-bass drivers
  • the D3 it was just time for the next

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Bowers & Wilkins 805 D3 - Full Specifications

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General
Speaker type2-way
Number of drivers2
Recommended usageSpeaker set unit
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Dimensions
Weight27.78 lb
Height16.69 in
Width9.37 in
Depth13.58 in
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Tweeter
Tweeteryes
Tweeter diameter0.98 in
Number of tweeter drivers1
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Rosewood
  • White
Speaker placementFloor
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Audio features
AmplifierNo
Impedance8.0 Ω
Sensitivity88.0 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.6 %
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Woofer
Wooferno

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