B&W Nautilus 805

Pros: Stunning appearance, Incredible sound
Cons: Lack of bottom end, price.

I fell in love with these speakers at first sight. I purchased a pair with cherry veneer after seeing them in black as well. These speakers were purchased as an upgrade to my present speakers which are B&W Matrix 805's (which I also love). The tweeter...

Pros: Vocal soundstage and functional futuristic styled cabinet
Cons: Price and price of stands

A year ago I first heard a pair of B&W Nautilus 805s in a large soundroom. I fell in love with the impressive soundstage and realistic vocals of these speakers.

In that studio, I listened to comparable priced Klipsch, Mirage, and Boston...

Pros: Absolutely beautiful sound.
Cons: Cost. Lacks low-end punch.

These are the best bookself speakers I have heard. I have them connected to a Krell KAV-300 and a Krell D/A and they sound great! The KAV-300 does a nice job of driving these. I have listened to and could afford some of the more expensive models but I...

Pros: Superb Clarity and Imaging. Gorgeous woodwork.
Cons: Expensive, but worth it.

This stunning stand-mount Nautilus design packs all the Company's top technologies into a decidedly elegant and compact two-way package. The woodwork is a sight to behold with a fit and finish of a Hatori Samurai sword. This speaker is quite heavy with it's Matrix bracing, so a top quality stand is mandatory.
The Kevlar woofer needs a firm break-in period to sound it's best, but then one is blessed with a purity and detail that makes music an experience never forgotten. The tweeter is dynamic, open, and beautifully voiced to compliment the woofer. Imaging after careful placement brings an ambience of a live broadcast to whole new level. This is a speaker that is at home in a Recording Studio picking out subtle nuances, or in your living room making you smile with enjoyment on your CDs. An absolute pleasure to own and listen too.