Nautilus 802 vs 804D2
The 804D2's sensitivity is 90 dB against the Nautilus 802's 91 dB and its low-frequency extension 38 Hz against 39 Hz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (3).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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LoudspeakersFloorstanding SpeakersDiscontinued
About the Nautilus 802
The B&W Nautilus 802 is a premium 3-way vented-box floorstanding loudspeaker featuring two 200 mm paper/Kevlar cone woofers, a 150 mm woven Kevlar FST midrange driver, and a 25 mm aluminium dome tweeter. It incorporates B&W's Tweeter on top technology for focused, time-sensitive sound and a precise stereo image. The cabinet uses a unique Matrix bracing system to reduce resonance and movement, and a Flowport™ firing downwards for enhanced bass dispersion. The enclosure is curved with real wood veneers available in Black Ash, Cherrywood, and Red Stained Cherrywood finishes. It weighs 70 kg and measures 1106 x 385 x 548 mm (H x W x D). The Nautilus 802 was highly acclaimed, winning multiple awards including the 1999-2000 EISA European High End Audio of the Year and the 1999 Hi-Fi Grand Prix Award in the USA. It was manufactured in England from 1998 until 2004 and is now discontinued.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 91 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 39 Hz - 20 kHz
- Power Handling
- 500W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 50W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 500W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 3-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 8"
- Driver Count
- 4
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 4.0 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 385 × 1106 × 548 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 70 kg (154 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Black Ash, Cherrywood, Red Stained Cherrywood
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 91 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 39-20000 Hz
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