{"product_id":"bowers-wilkins-804-d5-reference-speaker","title":"Bowers \u0026 Wilkins 804 D5 Reference Speaker","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eBowers \u0026amp; Wilkins 804 D5 is for the listener who wants genuine 800 Series performance in a loudspeaker that feels effortlessly at home in a well-designed living space. It offers a clear step into the brand’s reference family, but in a slimmer, more understated cabinet that suits real rooms rather than only dedicated theatres or large studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eWithin the Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins range, the 804 D5 occupies a very deliberate position: it brings the engineering values of the flagship models—carefully controlled cabinets, advanced driver design, and a focus on neutrality—into a more compact, décor‑friendly form. You are getting the same design philosophy that has made the 800 Series a fixture in mastering rooms and top-tier systems, just expressed in a loudspeaker that is easier to live with day to day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIn listening terms, the 804 D5 emphasises balance, clarity, and ease. Bass has weight and texture, but it is tuned for control rather than sheer output, so you get definition and tunefulness instead of room‑booming excess. The midrange presents vocals and instruments with a natural, unforced quality—voices sound like people in a space, not hi-fi effects—and the high frequencies are clean and finely detailed without becoming sharp. The result is a speaker that invites long listening sessions, whether you are playing a late‑night jazz record or streaming a favourite playlist at the end of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIn a real‑world system, the 804 D5 is an excellent partner for a high‑quality integrated amplifier or a compact separates stack, and it is particularly well‑suited to medium‑sized rooms where you want serious performance without overwhelming the space. It works beautifully in a refined two‑channel setup for both streaming and vinyl, and can also function as elegant front left\/right speakers in a performance‑oriented living‑room cinema, especially when complemented by a well‑integrated subwoofer for film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eKey elements of its design are there to make ownership and listening more rewarding, not just to fill out a specification sheet. A refined tweeter design extends treble smoothly to keep cymbals, strings, and ambience clean and airy, which helps preserve the sense of space in good recordings. The carefully engineered midrange and cabinet construction work together to reduce unwanted resonance, so what you hear is the recording rather than the box. Dual bass drivers and an intelligently sized enclosure are tuned for a mix of depth and agility that suits typical domestic rooms, making placement and integration more straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eFor listeners who want to step into the 800 Series world with a loudspeaker that looks as composed as it sounds—and who value a blend of performance, elegance, and everyday usability—the Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins 804 D5 is a quietly confident choice that fits seamlessly into both the system and the home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bowers \u0026 Wilkins","offers":[{"title":"Dark Walnut","offer_id":45442610888757,"sku":"804 D5-Dark Walnut","price":17500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Walnut","offer_id":45442610921525,"sku":"804 D5-Light Walnut","price":17500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stealth Black","offer_id":45442610954293,"sku":"804 D5-Stealth Black","price":17500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warm White","offer_id":45442610987061,"sku":"804 D5-Warm White","price":17500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2246\/9355\/files\/804_D5_Dark_Walnut.jpg?v=1780856933","url":"https:\/\/hificentre.com\/products\/bowers-wilkins-804-d5-reference-speaker","provider":"Hi-Fi Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}