Sound Review:
The Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus is an iconic and high-end loudspeaker that sets the benchmark for luxury audio performance. Its distinctive spiral-shaped design isn’t just for aesthetics—it’s engineered to eliminate unwanted resonances, delivering pure and uncolored sound. The Nautilus provides exceptional clarity, with a wide soundstage and remarkable detail across all frequencies. It excels in reproducing both delicate nuances and powerful dynamics, making it a favorite among audiophiles with no budget constraints. However, its premium price and unique design may not suit casual listeners or smaller spaces. The finish of the product can also be customised to any colour specified by the customer.
Specifications:
- Features – Nautilus™ tube loading, Active crossover
- Description – 4-way tube-loaded loudspeaker system
- Drive Units 1x 300mm (12 in) aluminium cone bass, 1x 100mm (4 in) aluminium/polymer sandwich cone lower midrange, 1x 50mm (2 in) aluminium dome upper midrange, 1x 25mm (1 in) aluminium dome high-frequency
- Frequency range – -6dB at 10Hz and 25kHz
- Dispersion – Within 2dB of response on reference axis, Horizontal: over 60° arc, Vertical: over 10° arc
- Crossover frequency – 220Hz, 880Hz, 3.5kHz
- Power amplifier requirements – 4 channels per speaker, rated100W-300W continous into 8Ω on unclipped programme(each channel to have identical gain and phase)
- Dimensions – Height: 1210mm (47.6 in), Width: 430mm (16.9in), Depth: 1105mm (43.5 in)
- Net weight – Speaker: 44.5kg (98lb), Plinth: 42kg (92lb), Total: 86.5kg (190lb)
- Standard Finishes – Midnight Blue, Black, Silver