Description
The absolute icon of acoustic engineering
The B&W Nautilus represents one of the most revolutionary projects ever created in the world of high fidelity . Introduced in the 1990s as an extreme exercise in acoustic research, it has become a world benchmark for design and performance.
Its celebrated spiral structure isn't just aesthetic: each rear "tube" is designed to absorb residual energy from the drivers , eliminating resonances and unwanted colorations. The result is incredibly pure, transparent, and three-dimensional sound reproduction, capable of rendering every detail with surgical precision.
Radical technology, handcrafted construction
The Nautilus uses a 4-way active system, with an external electronic crossover and separate amplification for each driver. Each speaker is hand-built to order and can be made in custom finishes.
The long conical rear ducts act as progressively damped transmission lines , allowing the transducers to operate under ideal conditions. The high-density composite cabinet guarantees absolute structural rigidity and a total absence of spurious vibrations.
It's not just a speaker: it's an extreme engineering project designed to redefine the limits of home sound reproduction.
| Type | 4-way active floorstanding speaker |
| Configuration | External electronic crossover |
| Tweeter | 1 × 25 mm |
| Midrange | 1 × 50 mm |
| Mid-bass | 1 × 100 mm |
| Woofer | 1 × 300 mm |
| Loading system | Damped conical transmission lines |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB (2.83V / 1 m) |
| Impedance | 8 Ω nominal |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz – 25 kHz |
| Weight (each) | About 60 kg |
| Production | Handcrafted to order |
