The Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus
For a limited time, we have the Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus™. A masterpiece so rare it’s showcased at only a handful of select destinations across the country. Proudly, Gramophone is one of these exclusive destinations to hear it as it was meant to be heard. Hand-built to order, the Nautilus remains the ultimate expression of what’s possible in high-end audio.
Come to our Experience Center in Timonium for an Exclusive Private Demonstration
of the awesome power that is the Nautilus™.
30 years of craftsmanship
Decades of passion, curiosity, and expert craftsmanship go into making our Nautilus loudspeakers. Each one is handmade, sprayed, polished, and tuned by specialists at our Worthing, UK factory. To honor the 30th Anniversary of the iconic loudspeaker, we’ve created a shimmering Abalone Pearl pair, directly influenced by the marine creature it takes its name from. Nautilus may be 30 years old, but exceptional design is timeless.
Nautilus - Iconic 120v floorstanding speakers
There’s nothing on earth that looks, or sounds, like Nautilus™. Born from pure innovation three decades ago, it remains a masterpiece of form and sound—an icon that defines what Bowers & Wilkins does. Select from the seductive hues of Midnight Blue, Black, or Silver, or indulge in something uniquely yours with our custom color-matching service.
Shaped by sound
Very few would dare to make something so bold. Admittedly, Nautilus is bold, even for us. Its instantly recognizable form may be pure art, but it was defined by the science of sound, remaining a constant reminder of what's possible. The long, tapered damping tubes were a revolution, allowing the drive units to work optimally by gently absorbing stray energy. To this day, many of the ground-breaking technologies used in the creation of Nautilus are used elsewhere across our range of world-class loudspeakers.
Infinite colors
Nautilus comes in three standard colors: Silver, Black, and Midnight Blue. But, as befits such a unique speaker, we also offer a special service that can match any color you specify.
A lasting legacy, Decades of detail
Nautilus is more than simply a beautifully designed object of desire: its high-quality performance is renowned the world over. Constructing the complex shapes and precision drive units demands decades of experience and exacting attention to detail.
Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus™ Specs & Features
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, rated 100W-300W continous into 8 on unclipped programme (each channel to have identical gain and phase)
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:
- Midnight Blue, Black, Silver