Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4

The 803s have exceptional clarity in the highs and a slightly bright and airy demeanor ; They are quite forgiving in terms of amplifier pairings, working well with tube and solid state from a variety of brands ; Incredibly tight and accurate bass, with...

Due to their revealing nature, they don't play particularly well with poorer recordings such as metal and older rock ; The tweeter can get fairly harsh when the volume is turned to the extreme, pushing 90+ db for louder music ; Their bass, while tight...

The 803D4 is ideal for those who like acoustic and instrumental tracks, ranging from jazz, classical, older pop, and modern alternative. It excels in precise imaging and delivers exceptional clarity in excellent and average recordings. It is...

Great sound! Great ambience and especially great presence and resolution in the voice register. The music comes alive to a degree we have rarely heard.

The impact is somewhat reduced in the very deepest bass.

After hearing Bowers & Wilkins’ flagship 801 D4 recently, I feared that the little brother 803 D4 would be a bit of a letdown. But I was wrong, because the experience of sound and music is very much the same here. Especially on vocals and acoustic...