The Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus 802 ranks #102 out of 163 total Large Size Floorstanding Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Bowers & Wilkins
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#102 Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus 802: $8,000 per pair Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4, ranked lower, estimated 3.6/5.
Pros: A three-way floorstander with a 1” aluminium dome tweeter in B&W’s tapered Nautilus tube, a 6” Kevlar FST midrange in its own Marlan head and two 8” paper/Kevlar woofers. B&W’s own Spinorama data shows a smooth listening window (0.31 deviation) and deep bass, 44Hz (-3dB) and about 24Hz (-10dB), for a preference score of 5.43 that reaches 7.03 with an ideal subwoofer. Sensitivity is 91dB.
Cons: That data comes from B&W itself and has not been independently verified. The on-axis response is rougher than the listening window (1.50 average deviation). It weighs 70kg each. Produced 1998 to 2004; the line continues today as the 802 D4. Discontinued.
How it compares: Just above it: MartinLogan Motion XT F200 - $1600 cheaper, 1Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: JBL Project K2 S5800 - $6000 more, 4Hz higher bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 24.1Hz (measured, manufacturer data via spinorama.org) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 44Hz (measured, manufacturer data via spinorama.org) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 43.5”H x 15.2”W x 21.6”D (1106 x 385 x 548 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” (25mm) aluminium dome tweeter, 6” (150mm) Kevlar FST midrange, 2x 8” (200mm) paper/Kevlar woofers |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz-20kHz ±2dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 91dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.43 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.03 |
| Weight | 154.3 lbs (70 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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