Description

The Bowers & Wilkins 805 D5 is the most compact loudspeaker in the 800 Series Diamond range, delivering outstanding reference-quality sound in a sophisticated stand-mount design. Ideal for smaller listening spaces, the 805 D5 combines advanced acoustic engineering with elegant craftsmanship to deliver a sound performance that exceeds its compact size.

Featuring Bowers & Wilkins’ renowned Diamond Dome tweeter, Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top and Continuum™ cone bass/midrange driver, the 805 D5 reproduces music with exceptional clarity, precision and lifelike detail.

Its reverse-wrap cabinet design, enhanced Matrix™ structure and solid aluminium spine help reduce unwanted resonance and cabinet reflections, creating a more accurate, spacious and immersive listening experience.

Designed to perform best when securely positioned on its dedicated FS-805 D5 speaker stands, the 805 D5 is an excellent choice for discerning music enthusiasts seeking exceptional sound quality in a compact loudspeaker.
Key Features & Technologies

Diamond Dome Tweeter: Advanced diamond dome technology pushes the break-up frequency to 70kHz, delivering exceptional high-frequency clarity, precision and openness.

Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top: A dedicated solid-body tweeter housing designed to minimise unwanted resonance and improve high-frequency performance.

Continuum™ Cone Bass/Midrange Driver: Delivers natural, lifelike reproduction of vocals and musical instruments with exceptional detail.

Anti-Resonance Plug: Helps reduce unwanted resonance within the driver for improved sound clarity.

Enhanced Matrix™ Cabinet: Advanced internal cabinet bracing designed to reduce unwanted resonance and create a more accurate soundstage.

Aluminium Space Frame Bracing: Provides additional structural rigidity and cabinet stability.

Aluminium Top Section: Enhanced cabinet construction designed to improve structural performance.

Reverse-Wrap Cabinet Design: The cabinet’s continuous-curve construction helps minimise unwanted cabinet reflections.

Solid Aluminium Spine: Reinforces the cabinet structure and helps reduce unwanted vibration.

Flowport™: Optimised bass-reflex port technology designed to reduce turbulence and improve low-frequency performance.

Driver Configuration

1 × 25mm (1-inch) Diamond Dome high-frequency tweeter

1 × 165mm (6.5-inch) Continuum™ Cone bass/midrange driver

Technical Specifications

Specification

Details

System Description

2-way vented-box system

Frequency Range (-6dB)

34Hz – 35kHz

Frequency Response (±3dB from reference axis)

42Hz – 28kHz

Sensitivity

88dB (on axis at 2.83Vrms at 1m)

Harmonic Distortion (2nd and 3rd harmonics, 90dB, 1m on axis)

Less than 1% (90Hz – 20kHz); Less than 0.3% (120Hz – 8kHz)

Nominal Impedance

8Ω (minimum 4.6Ω)

Recommended Amplifier Power

50W – 120W into 8Ω on unclipped programme*

Maximum Recommended Cable Impedance

0.1Ω

Dimensions & Weight

Measurement

Dimensions

Height

439mm (17.3 inches), including tweeter

Width

241mm (9.5 inches), cabinet only

Depth

322mm (12.7 inches), cabinet only

Depth (Including Grille and Terminals)

363mm (14.3 inches)

Net Weight

16.4kg (36.0lbs)

Available Finishes

Cabinet Finishes:

Stealth Black

Warm White

Light Walnut

Dark Walnut

Grille Finishes:

Black – Stealth Black and Dark Walnut

Grey – Warm White and Light Walnut

Optional Accessories:

FS-805 D5 Reference Speaker Stand

Black

Titanium

Please note: Speaker stands are sold separately and are not included with the loudspeakers.

Experience Reference-Quality Sound

The Bowers & Wilkins 805 D5 combines advanced Diamond Dome tweeter technology, premium Continuum™ driver engineering and a carefully constructed cabinet to deliver exceptional musical detail and precision.

Compact in size yet impressive in performance, the 805 D5 brings reference-quality sound into your listening space.

Bowers & Wilkins 805 D5 – Small in size. Extraordinary in sound.