Nautilus SCM1

About the Nautilus SCM1

The Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus SCM1 is a 2-way bass reflex surround speaker developed primarily for rear surround use in home theater systems. Manufactured in England from 2000 to 2004, it features a shallow cabinet design for flexible on-wall mounting with supplied wall brackets or rubber feet for shelf placement. The speaker incorporates B&W's patented Kevlar cone woofer and a 25mm aluminium dome tweeter with 'Tweeter on Top' technology, which ensures focused, time-sensitive sound and precise stereo imaging. The cabinet uses a curved design with a bass reflex port enhanced by Flowport technology to reduce air turbulence and distortion. Internally, a Matrix three-dimensional honeycomb structure reinforces the cabinet to minimize coloration. It is available in Black Ash, Cherry, and Red Walnut finishes. The SCM1 is recommended for amplifier power between 50 and 120 watts, has an efficiency of 89 dB, and covers a frequency response of 80 Hz to 20 kHz ±3 dB. Dimensions are 437 mm high, 372 mm wide, and 167 mm deep, weighing approximately 8 kg. This speaker is well-suited for high-fidelity surround sound applications, delivering clear, detailed, and lifelike audio performance.