B&W 805 Bookshelf Speakers

4.4/5 (10 Reviews) MSRP : $2500.00


Product Description

  • price for pair
  • 2-way vented-box system
  • Dimensions Height: 418mm (16.5 in)
  • Width: 238mm (9.4 in)
  • Depth: 351mm (13.8 in)
  • Net Weight 11.5kg (26 lb)
  • Freq. Response 49Hz - 22kHz ±3dB on reference axis
  • Freq. Range -6dB at 42Hz and 50kHz
  • Sensitivity 88dB spl (2.83V, 1m)
  • Normal Impedance 8 ohms (minimum 3.7 ohms)
  • Power Handling 50W - 120W into 8 ohms on unclipped program
  • Drive Units Unit 1: 1x 25mm (1 in) aluminium dome high-frequency
  • Unit 2: 1x 165mm (6.5 in) woven Kevlar® cone bass / midrange Unit 3:
  • Finish Cabinet: real wood veneers of Cherrywood, Rosenut or Black Ash
  • Grill: Black cloth
  • Dispersion Description: Within 2dB of reference response
  • Horizontal: over 60º arc
  • Vertical: over 10º arc
  • Harmonic Distortion 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m) <1% 100Hz - 22kHz <0.5% 150Hz - 20kHz
  • Crossover Frequency 4kHz
  • Max. Recommended Cable Impedance 0.1 ohms


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    Overall Rating:3
    Value Rating:4
    Submitted by Pekka a Audio Enthusiast from

    Date Reviewed: January 19, 2012

    Bottom Line:   
    Just bought them used online based solely on the good reviews on the internet and 5 stars on what hi-fi. My previous (or current, because these aren't going to stay) speakers are Dynaudio Contour S3.4. I have been having a hard time finding decent surround speakers for the Dynaudios so when i found 5 pcs of B&W's for a good price i jumped on it.
    From the first moment I heard them I've really really tried to like them, but they're just too tinny and light.
    Today when listening to Stairway to Heaven it sounded like the hi-hats overwhelmed the guitar. The snares and the toms lack punch my Dynaudios have, they only have the "tschh"

    On certain kinds of music they do work and they might be decent enough in their own price range, but when I've heard better, I just can't stand these speakers. Unnaturally bright.

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    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by johnny le a Casual Listener from

    Date Reviewed: December 1, 2011

    Bottom Line:   
    bw 805s speaker is good sound
    i just use bob carver vacuum tube pre
    conrad-johnson mv60 amp
    cd denon 3800
    audio quset cable speaker model mont blanc and interconnect model jaguar
    sub volodyne s 3500w
    the sound is very good small speaker but so sweet sound thanks

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    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Carlos a Audio Enthusiast from

    Date Reviewed: May 6, 2011

    Bottom Line:   
    I listened a lot of bookshelf speakers, but this one from B&W is a wonderful choice. I know it all depends on the electronics you´re matching to, so in my system, these speakers shine in all areas, higs, mid and low extensions. It doesn´t fatigue my ears, even when I´m listening for hours. I know it was a expensive choice, but for the pleasure it gives me, it worth.

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    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by henk a Audio Enthusiast from

    Date Reviewed: March 30, 2011

    Bottom Line:   
    Great speakers, sounds in all tone area exellent.
    Low, mid and high tone area is equally present.
    Although expensive I think for this size speakers there are no speakers doing better, I listened a lot in HI-FI shops before I chose this ones .

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    Overall Rating:1
    Value Rating:1
    Submitted by Henry Oliver a Audio Enthusiast from

    Date Reviewed: May 16, 2009

    Bottom Line:   
    I found the 805S very very light, lacking in bass and too trebly
    That was in the demo so I kept my Epos ES11's and have not been disappointed.

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