Nautilus 800

About the Nautilus 800

The Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus 800 is a flagship loudspeaker model manufactured in England between 2001 and 2004. It is a 3-way bass reflex floorstanding speaker designed for serious audiophiles, featuring two 250 mm paper/Kevlar cone woofers, one 150 mm FST-Kevlar fabric cone midrange driver, and one 25 mm aluminium dome tweeter. The speaker has a frequency response of 37 Hz to 23,000 Hz within ±2 dB, with crossover frequencies at 350 Hz and 4,000 Hz. It has an efficiency of 91 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) and an impedance nominally rated at 8 ohms (minimum 3 ohms). Recommended amplifier power ranges from 50 to 1000 watts. The cabinet is available in finishes including Black Ash, Cherry Wood, and Cherry Wood Red. Dimensions are approximately 1197 mm height, 450 mm width, and 645 mm depth, with a weight of 125 kg per speaker. The Nautilus 800 is recognized as a design classic and was highly praised for sound quality, receiving top reference ratings in reviews. It is part of the Nautilus series, which includes several other models. The original retail price for a pair was about €18,000. This model is no longer manufactured but remains sought after in the used market for its exceptional audio performance and iconic design.