b&w model nautilus seashells


how do the orignial b&w nautilus seashells sound? are there better speakers in the $40k range or less? how do they compare to the best horns?
just curious and daydreaming again.
thanks for any comments!
scottie
szutinglee

Showing 1 response by drrdiamond

I too have heard them several times, at the Stereophile show and at a local dealer. They are NOT a horn speaker!

They were fabulous. I met a man who owned them and the Matrix 800's. He felt that they lacked the dynamics of the 800's but were more detailed. I agree.

The Nautilus speaker was never meant for retail sale, but as a statement. B&W was actually surprised at how many they did sell. Remember that at $40K, they also required qaud amplification and came with the 4 way electronic crossover and no passive x-over.

(BTW, the the 800's also benefit greatly by being actively biamped. It gives a great deal more detail, etc.)

Richard