Nothing looks, or sounds, quite like Nautilus™. A revolution when it first launched 30 years ago and still an icon today, its ethos informs everything we do. Nautilus comes in three standard colors: Midnight Blue, Black, and Silver. We also offer a special service that can match any color from a sample or color reference.
Key Features:
- Nautilus™ tube loading;
- Active crossover;
- 4-way tube-loaded loudspeaker system;
- 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;
- Crossover frequency: 220Hz, 880Hz, 3.5kHz;
- Power amplifier requirements: 4 channels per speaker, rated100W-300W.
30 years of Nautilus
To honour the 30th Anniversary of Nautilus, we've created a one-of-a-kind pair that brings a new distinctive colourway to the Nautilus legacy. It features a shimmering Abalone Pearl exterior, directly influenced by the inside of the marine creature it takes its name from, and, as is the case with all our Nautilus loudspeakers, it was hand-crafted by the dedicated Bowers & Wilkins team at our HQ.
Very few would dare to make something so bold. Admittedly, Nautilus is bold, even for us. Its form may be pure art, but it was defined by the science of sound, remaining a constant reminder of what's possible. With no limits or constraints, Nautilus embodies everything Bowers & Wilkins stands for: a no-holds-barred approach to creating the perfect loudspeaker. It represents our fundamental purpose – and our passion for True Sound.
In our new film, Beyond the Curve, we met with key contributors to the Nautilus legacy to delve into the rich history behind its pivotal design. Additionally, to spotlight the latest Nautilus milestone, we follow the process of creating our 30th Anniversary Edition pair and speak to the craftsmen involved about just how special it feels to work on such a celebrated and iconic loudspeaker.
Making magic
Nautilus embodies everything Bowers & Wilkins stands for: a no-holds-barred approach to creating the perfect loudspeaker. It represents our fundamental purpose, our passion for True Sound, and the last wish of our founder, John Bowers. Nautilus is the pursuit of an ideal speaker and the approach and the methodology to get there. That's what we're instilling in everyone, and that thread runs through today 30 years later.
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
Nautilus is more than simply a beautifully designed object of desire: its high-quality performance is renowned the world over.
Decades of detail
Constructing the complex shapes and precision drive units demands decades of experience and exacting attention to detail.
Thinking beyond the box
To package our unique Nautilus tubes for use in the home, our designers developed the striking spiral form from which the speaker takes its name.
In the Box:
- Loudspeakers - pair;
- User manual.
