B&W 805S DATASHEET

805S

The 805S is a compact stand-mount 2-way system that

gives a surprisingly full sound for its size and will not

intrude into the room.

Here, woven Kevlar® is the cone material of choice for

the role of combined bass and midrange driver. Distortion

levels are minimized with our novel ‘Balanced Drive’. First

introduced in the Signature 805, Balanced Drive involves

the addition of copper and aluminium components to

the magnet system to reduce variations in voice coil

inductance as the coil moves in the magnetic eld. It’s a

distortion-producing mechanism that particularly affects

Description:

Frequency Range:

Frequency Response:

Sensitivity:

2-way vented-box system

-6dB at 42Hz and 50kHz

49Hz – 22kHz ±3dB
on reference axis

88dB spl (2.83V, 1m)

bass / midrange drivers and can impair clarity if not

attended to.

A separate stand is available that visually matches the

style of the 805S and supports it rmly at the correct

listening height.

Nominal Impedance:

Dimensions:

8Ω (minimum 3.7Ω)

H 418mm W 238mm D 351mm
H 16.5” W 9.4” D 13.8”

Weight:

Finishes:

11.5 kg / 26 lbs.

Cherrywood, Rosenut, Black Ash

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Worthing West Sussex
BN11 2BH England

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