Bowers and Wilkins Nautilus Ultimate Loud Speakers – Pair

Nautilus is a truly unparalleled creation, both in its visual appeal and sonic performance. Since its groundbreaking launch, it has remained an enduring symbol of innovation. Its profound philosophy permeates every aspect of our work. When it comes to color options, Nautilus offers three timeless choices: midnight blue, black, and silver.

Reimagining Audio

A groundbreaking breakthrough, the elongated damping tubes revolutionized the way drive units functioned by delicately absorbing extraneous energy.

Crafted by Sound

Nautilus instantly stands out as more than just an ordinary speaker. Even after nearly twenty-five years, it continues to epitomize the pinnacle of high-end audio.

Establishing the Future Standard

The captivating spirals and tubes of Nautilus were born out of Bower & Wilkins’ extensive research aimed at attaining precise control over speaker drive units. This remarkable Nautilus Tube technology, which earned them the prestigious Queen’s Award for Innovation, now graces nearly every speaker they create.

But why the Nautilus tube?

In our pursuit of experiencing pure sound without any unwanted side effects, conventional enclosures trap sound from the rear of the driver, giving rise to their own set of challenges. Nautilus, with its tapered tubes, ingeniously absorbs stray energy and reduces resonances to insignificance, allowing the listener to savor the true essence of the speaker driver.

Bowers and Wilkins Nautilus Ultimate

Details & Specs

Features

• Nautilus tube loading
• Active crossover

Description

The Nautilus is a 4-way tube-loaded loudspeaker system designed to deliver exceptional audio performance.

Drive units

• 1x 300mm (12 in) aluminum cone bass driver
• 1x 100mm (4 in) aluminum/polymer sandwich cone lower midrange driver
• 1x 50mm (2 in) aluminum dome upper midrange driver
• 1x 25mm (1 in) aluminum dome high-frequency driver

Frequency range

-6dB at 10Hz and 25kHz

Dispersion

Within 2dB of response on reference axis

• Horizontal: over a 60-degree arc
• Vertical: over a 10-degree arc

Crossover frequency

The crossover frequencies are set at 220Hz, 880Hz, and 3.5kHz.

Power amplifier requirements

To drive the Nautilus speakers optimally, a minimum of 4 channels per speaker is required. Each channel should be rated 100W-300W continuous into 8 Ohms on unclipped program material. It is important that each channel has identical gain and phase characteristics.

Dimensions

• Height: 1210mm (47.6 in)
• Width: 430mm (16.9 in)
• Depth: 1105mm (43.5 in)

Net weight

• Speaker: 44.5kg (98 lb)
• Plinth: 42kg (92 lb)
• Total: 86.5kg (190 lb)

Standard finishes

The Nautilus is available in three standard finishes: Midnight Blue, Black, and Silver.