Bowers & Wilkins 804 D5 • Singapore
Bowers & Wilkins 804 D5 The Slender Reference Floorstander
The ultimate blend of flagship monitoring performance and living room proportions. Engineered with a Solid Body Diamond dome tweeter-on-top, 130mm Continuum FST midrange with Biomimetic Suspension, and dual 165mm Aerofoil bass drivers firing downward onto a solid aluminium plinth.
Bowers & Wilkins 804 D5 Singapore Overview
What is the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D5? The Bowers & Wilkins 804 D5 is a three-way floorstanding loudspeaker that delivers genuine 800 Series Diamond acoustic engineering within a traditional, slender tower form factor.
Unlike the larger 801, 802, and 803 models which utilize separate external spherical Turbine Heads, the 804 D5 houses its decoupled 130mm Continuum cone FST midrange and dual 165mm (6.5-inch) Aerofoil bass drivers inside a rigid, reverse-wrap curved wooden cabinet capped with an aluminium top plate. Featuring a downward-firing Flowport mounted above a solid cast-aluminium plinth base, the 804 D5 delivers deep, agile bass extension down to 20 Hz (-6dB) that integrates cleanly into Singapore apartments, condominiums (180–380 sq ft / 18–35 sq m), and multi-purpose living spaces where compact dimensions (306mm wide x 391mm deep) are essential.
Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top
Milled from a solid billet of aluminium with an elongated tube-loading system, isolating the synthetic Diamond dome for an open, uncompressed, three-dimensional soundstage.
Continuum™ FST Midrange
The 130mm woven Continuum cone features revolutionary Biomimetic Suspension and an internal aluminium decoupling pod to eliminate unwanted air pressure turbulence and box coloration.
Dual 165mm Aerofoil Bass
Variable-thickness carbon-fibre skins over a syntactic foam core deliver ultra-fast, pistonic bass recovery with high dynamic impact down to 24 Hz (±3dB).
Matrix™ & Aluminium Top
Interlocking internal wooden Matrix bracing bonded to an extruded aluminium spine and a heavy cast-aluminium plinth base creates an inert acoustic platform.
Engineered for Singapore Living Spaces
High-end audio in Singapore apartments requires balancing massive acoustic output with tight boundary clearance, hard marble or parquet flooring, and modern architectural aesthetics. Here is how the 804 D5 excels in local layouts.
Slender Frontal Width (306mm)
At just 306 mm wide, the 804 D5 flanks television consoles, custom cabinetry, and floor-to-ceiling windows without dominating visual sightlines in Singapore condominium living rooms.
Downward Flowport on Aluminium Plinth
Unlike rear-ported speakers that suffer boomy bass reinforcement when placed near walls, the 804 D5 fires downward onto a heavy cast-aluminium plinth, maintaining linear bass at just 0.40m to 0.60m rear clearance.
M12 Stainless Steel Floor Spikes
Singapore homes predominantly feature polished marble, granite, or engineered timber. The heavy plinth with precision M12 spikes drains kinetic energy into the floor structure, preventing smear and modal ringing.
804 D5 Room Placement & Power Estimator
Calibrate expected placement boundaries, listening distances, and amplifier power requirements based on your Singapore floor plan dimensions.
804 D5 Specifications & Range Hierarchy
Explore detailed factory specifications of the 804 D5 and compare its architecture directly with the 803 D5 floorstander and 805 D5 standmount.
| Feature / Parameter | 805 D5 (Standmount) | 804 D5 (Slender Tower) | 803 D5 (Turbine Head) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enclosure Type | 2-Way Standmount | 3-Way Reverse-Wrap Tower | 3-Way Turbine Head Tower |
| High Frequency Driver | 25mm (1″) Diamond Dome Solid Body | 25mm (1″) Diamond Dome Solid Body | 25mm (1″) Diamond Dome Solid Body |
| Midrange Driver | N/A (Combined Bass/Mid) | 130mm (5″) Continuum FST Decoupled | 130mm (5″) Continuum FST in Turbine Head |
| Bass Drive Units | 1× 165mm (6.5″) Continuum Mid/Bass | 2× 165mm (6.5″) Aerofoil Cones | 2× 180mm (7″) Aerofoil Cones |
| Frequency Response (±3dB) | 42 Hz – 28 kHz | 24 Hz – 28 kHz | 19 Hz – 28 kHz |
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | 34 Hz | 20 Hz | 16 Hz |
| Sensitivity (2.83Vrms @ 1m) | 88 dB spl | 89 dB spl | 90 dB spl |
| Nominal / Minimum Impedance | 8 Ω (4.6 Ω min) | 8 Ω (3.0 Ω min) | 8 Ω (3.0 Ω min) |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 50W – 120W into 8Ω | 50W – 200W into 8Ω | 50W – 500W into 8Ω |
| Cabinet Dimensions (H × W × D) | 440 × 240 × 373 mm | 1,071 × 306 × 391 mm | 1,165 × 357 × 511 mm |
| Net Weight (Per Unit) | 15.55 kg (34.3 lb) | 36.85 kg (81.2 lb) | 62.15 kg (137 lb) |
| Target Room Footprint | 12 – 22 sq m (Compact Studies) | 18 – 35 sq m (Condo / Living) | 28 – 55 sq m (Dedicated / Large) |
What Changed from 804 D4 to 804 D5?
Aluminium Top & Internal Pod
Biomimetic Suspension Gen 2
Signature-Tier Componentry
Updated D5 Finishes
Curated Amplification Synergy
With an 89 dB sensitivity and a minimum impedance dip to 3.0 ohms in the mid-bass register, the 804 D5 demands an amplifier capable of stable high-current delivery into low impedances.
Rotel Michi X3 Series 2 Integrated
An extraordinary synergy partner for the 804 D5. Generates 350 continuous watts into 4 ohms with a massive custom toroidal transformer. Effortlessly controls the dual 165mm Aerofoil woofers with relentless rhythmic punch, pristine holographic separation, and studio-grade transient speed.
Four Handcrafted Cabinet Finishes
Crafted at Bowers & Wilkins dedicated cabinet facility in Worthing, UK. Each reverse-wrap cabinet is finished with precision real-wood veneers or multi-layered automotive-grade lacquer.
Light Walnut Veneer
Natural real-wood open-pore European oak/walnut grain paired with satin aluminium trim and light neutral grille cloth.
Showroom Audition Piece at HAPPrivate Auditioning at HAP
Evaluating reference loudspeakers requires an environment free from distractions, retail background noise, and compromises. HAP provides an intimate, acoustically calibrated audition lounge in Singapore.
Calibrated Acoustic Space
Our dedicated listening room at HAP (#01-04) is tuned with balanced RT60 reverberation characteristics that replicate luxury Singapore living rooms and penthouse salons.
Source & Electronics Pairing
Experience the 804 D5 driven by reference integrated amplifiers and high-resolution streaming DACs to hear exactly how the speaker responds to your preferred amplification class.
Delivery & Laser Alignment
Every 800 Series pair includes bespoke on-site delivery, unboxing, spike installation, laser-measured toe-in positioning, and electronic room acoustic verification.
Choosing Between 804 D5, 803 D5 & 805 D5
Understanding the acoustic and architectural tradeoffs helps pinpoint the exact model for your home and listening preferences.
804 D5 vs 803 D5: The Turbine Head Threshold
The 803 D5 introduces Bowers & Wilkins external cast-aluminium Turbine Head for its midrange driver, giving it ultimate 3D soundstage depth and slightly larger 180mm woofers. However, the 803 D5 is substantially deeper (511mm vs 391mm) and nearly twice as heavy (62kg vs 37kg). If your living room cannot accommodate half a metre of cabinet depth plus 0.6m of rear boundary clearance, the slender 804 D5 delivers genuine Diamond performance in a much more practical footprint.
804 D5 vs 805 D5: True 3-Way Separation
While the standmount 805 D5 is celebrated for pinpoint imaging in smaller dens, it is a 2-way loudspeaker where one 165mm driver handles both vocal frequencies and deep bass. The 804 D5 is a full 3-way design with a dedicated 130mm Continuum FST midrange driver and two dedicated 165mm Aerofoil woofers, delivering vastly superior dynamic scale, lower bass authority (down to 24 Hz vs 42 Hz), and effortless orchestral headroom.
Bowers & Wilkins 804 D5 FAQs
Clear answers regarding specifications, room placement, amplification, and private auditions in Singapore.
Experience the 804 D5 in Singapore
Private appointment-based auditioning · HAP, 55 Ubi Ave 3 #01-04, Singapore 408864
Bowers & Wilkins 804 D5 • Singapore
Bowers & Wilkins 804 D5 The Slender Reference Floorstander
The ultimate blend of flagship monitoring performance and living room proportions. Engineered with a Solid Body Diamond dome tweeter-on-top, 130mm Continuum FST midrange with Biomimetic Suspension, and dual 165mm Aerofoil bass drivers firing downward onto a solid aluminium plinth.
Bowers & Wilkins 804 D5 Singapore Overview
What is the Bowers & Wilkins 804 D5? The Bowers & Wilkins 804 D5 is a three-way floorstanding loudspeaker that delivers genuine 800 Series Diamond acoustic engineering within a traditional, slender tower form factor.
Unlike the larger 801, 802, and 803 models which utilize separate external spherical Turbine Heads, the 804 D5 houses its decoupled 130mm Continuum cone FST midrange and dual 165mm (6.5-inch) Aerofoil bass drivers inside a rigid, reverse-wrap curved wooden cabinet capped with an aluminium top plate. Featuring a downward-firing Flowport mounted above a solid cast-aluminium plinth base, the 804 D5 delivers deep, agile bass extension down to 20 Hz (-6dB) that integrates cleanly into Singapore apartments, condominiums (180–380 sq ft / 18–35 sq m), and multi-purpose living spaces where compact dimensions (306mm wide x 391mm deep) are essential.
Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top
Milled from a solid billet of aluminium with an elongated tube-loading system, isolating the synthetic Diamond dome for an open, uncompressed, three-dimensional soundstage.
Continuum™ FST Midrange
The 130mm woven Continuum cone features revolutionary Biomimetic Suspension and an internal aluminium decoupling pod to eliminate unwanted air pressure turbulence and box coloration.
Dual 165mm Aerofoil Bass
Variable-thickness carbon-fibre skins over a syntactic foam core deliver ultra-fast, pistonic bass recovery with high dynamic impact down to 24 Hz (±3dB).
Matrix™ & Aluminium Top
Interlocking internal wooden Matrix bracing bonded to an extruded aluminium spine and a heavy cast-aluminium plinth base creates an inert acoustic platform.
Engineered for Singapore Living Spaces
High-end audio in Singapore apartments requires balancing massive acoustic output with tight boundary clearance, hard marble or parquet flooring, and modern architectural aesthetics. Here is how the 804 D5 excels in local layouts.
Slender Frontal Width (306mm)
At just 306 mm wide, the 804 D5 flanks television consoles, custom cabinetry, and floor-to-ceiling windows without dominating visual sightlines in Singapore condominium living rooms.
Downward Flowport on Aluminium Plinth
Unlike rear-ported speakers that suffer boomy bass reinforcement when placed near walls, the 804 D5 fires downward onto a heavy cast-aluminium plinth, maintaining linear bass at just 0.40m to 0.60m rear clearance.
M12 Stainless Steel Floor Spikes
Singapore homes predominantly feature polished marble, granite, or engineered timber. The heavy plinth with precision M12 spikes drains kinetic energy into the floor structure, preventing smear and modal ringing.
804 D5 Room Placement & Power Estimator
Calibrate expected placement boundaries, listening distances, and amplifier power requirements based on your Singapore floor plan dimensions.
804 D5 Specifications & Range Hierarchy
Explore detailed factory specifications of the 804 D5 and compare its architecture directly with the 803 D5 floorstander and 805 D5 standmount.
| Feature / Parameter | 805 D5 (Standmount) | 804 D5 (Slender Tower) | 803 D5 (Turbine Head) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enclosure Type | 2-Way Standmount | 3-Way Reverse-Wrap Tower | 3-Way Turbine Head Tower |
| High Frequency Driver | 25mm (1″) Diamond Dome Solid Body | 25mm (1″) Diamond Dome Solid Body | 25mm (1″) Diamond Dome Solid Body |
| Midrange Driver | N/A (Combined Bass/Mid) | 130mm (5″) Continuum FST Decoupled | 130mm (5″) Continuum FST in Turbine Head |
| Bass Drive Units | 1× 165mm (6.5″) Continuum Mid/Bass | 2× 165mm (6.5″) Aerofoil Cones | 2× 180mm (7″) Aerofoil Cones |
| Frequency Response (±3dB) | 42 Hz – 28 kHz | 24 Hz – 28 kHz | 19 Hz – 28 kHz |
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | 34 Hz | 20 Hz | 16 Hz |
| Sensitivity (2.83Vrms @ 1m) | 88 dB spl | 89 dB spl | 90 dB spl |
| Nominal / Minimum Impedance | 8 Ω (4.6 Ω min) | 8 Ω (3.0 Ω min) | 8 Ω (3.0 Ω min) |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 50W – 120W into 8Ω | 50W – 200W into 8Ω | 50W – 500W into 8Ω |
| Cabinet Dimensions (H × W × D) | 440 × 240 × 373 mm | 1,071 × 306 × 391 mm | 1,165 × 357 × 511 mm |
| Net Weight (Per Unit) | 15.55 kg (34.3 lb) | 36.85 kg (81.2 lb) | 62.15 kg (137 lb) |
| Target Room Footprint | 12 – 22 sq m (Compact Studies) | 18 – 35 sq m (Condo / Living) | 28 – 55 sq m (Dedicated / Large) |
What Changed from 804 D4 to 804 D5?
Aluminium Top & Internal Pod
Biomimetic Suspension Gen 2
Signature-Tier Componentry
Updated D5 Finishes
Curated Amplification Synergy
With an 89 dB sensitivity and a minimum impedance dip to 3.0 ohms in the mid-bass register, the 804 D5 demands an amplifier capable of stable high-current delivery into low impedances.
Rotel Michi X3 Series 2 Integrated
An extraordinary synergy partner for the 804 D5. Generates 350 continuous watts into 4 ohms with a massive custom toroidal transformer. Effortlessly controls the dual 165mm Aerofoil woofers with relentless rhythmic punch, pristine holographic separation, and studio-grade transient speed.
Four Handcrafted Cabinet Finishes
Crafted at Bowers & Wilkins dedicated cabinet facility in Worthing, UK. Each reverse-wrap cabinet is finished with precision real-wood veneers or multi-layered automotive-grade lacquer.
Light Walnut Veneer
Natural real-wood open-pore European oak/walnut grain paired with satin aluminium trim and light neutral grille cloth.
Showroom Audition Piece at HAPPrivate Auditioning at HAP
Evaluating reference loudspeakers requires an environment free from distractions, retail background noise, and compromises. HAP provides an intimate, acoustically calibrated audition lounge in Singapore.
Calibrated Acoustic Space
Our dedicated listening room at HAP (#01-04) is tuned with balanced RT60 reverberation characteristics that replicate luxury Singapore living rooms and penthouse salons.
Source & Electronics Pairing
Experience the 804 D5 driven by reference integrated amplifiers and high-resolution streaming DACs to hear exactly how the speaker responds to your preferred amplification class.
Delivery & Laser Alignment
Every 800 Series pair includes bespoke on-site delivery, unboxing, spike installation, laser-measured toe-in positioning, and electronic room acoustic verification.
Choosing Between 804 D5, 803 D5 & 805 D5
Understanding the acoustic and architectural tradeoffs helps pinpoint the exact model for your home and listening preferences.
804 D5 vs 803 D5: The Turbine Head Threshold
The 803 D5 introduces Bowers & Wilkins external cast-aluminium Turbine Head for its midrange driver, giving it ultimate 3D soundstage depth and slightly larger 180mm woofers. However, the 803 D5 is substantially deeper (511mm vs 391mm) and nearly twice as heavy (62kg vs 37kg). If your living room cannot accommodate half a metre of cabinet depth plus 0.6m of rear boundary clearance, the slender 804 D5 delivers genuine Diamond performance in a much more practical footprint.
804 D5 vs 805 D5: True 3-Way Separation
While the standmount 805 D5 is celebrated for pinpoint imaging in smaller dens, it is a 2-way loudspeaker where one 165mm driver handles both vocal frequencies and deep bass. The 804 D5 is a full 3-way design with a dedicated 130mm Continuum FST midrange driver and two dedicated 165mm Aerofoil woofers, delivering vastly superior dynamic scale, lower bass authority (down to 24 Hz vs 42 Hz), and effortless orchestral headroom.
Bowers & Wilkins 804 D5 FAQs
Clear answers regarding specifications, room placement, amplification, and private auditions in Singapore.
Experience the 804 D5 in Singapore
Private appointment-based auditioning · HAP, 55 Ubi Ave 3 #01-04, Singapore 408864