Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus HTM1 Center Channel Speaker
Experience superior sound quality with the Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus HTM1 Center Channel Speaker. This pre-owned center channel speaker has been meticulously cleaned and inspected by a professional technician, ensuring it is in excellent working and cosmetic condition with minimal wear and tear. The HTM1 is the larger of the two center channels in the N800 Series and features advanced technologies for exceptional audio performance.
Product Summary
- The HTM1 incorporates the Nautilus™ tweeter unit, Kevlar® cone, and Matrix™ cabinet.
- The speaker consists of one Nautilus™ treble unit, one Kevlar® midrange drive unit, and two paper/Kevlar® drivers for bass and midrange.
- The speaker permits bi-wiring to improve sound quality and imaging, with shielding that enables placement on or near a television.
Technical Highlights
- Tweeter on Top: B&W’s Tweeter on top technology ensures focused, time-sensitive sound and presents a stereo-image with unparalleled three-dimensional accuracy.
- Kevlar®: B&W’s patented use of Kevlar® for loudspeaker cones reduces unwanted standing waves. Originally created by DuPont for use in bulletproof vests.
- Matrix™: B&W’s advanced cabinet construction method improves sound quality by enhancing the efficiency of materials and construction methods.
- Flowport™: This technology uses golf ball aerodynamics theory to reduce air flow turbulence and chuffing noise, providing clearer sound at high volumes.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| System Type | 3-way closed-box system |
| High-Frequency Driver | 1 x 25mm metal dome |
| Midrange Driver | 1 x 150mm woven Kevlar® cone FST |
| Bass Drivers | 2 x 165mm paper/Kevlar® cone |
| Frequency Response | 49Hz – 20kHz ± 2dB on reference axis |
| Sensitivity | 90dB spl (2.83V, 1m) |
| Nominal Impedance | 8Ω (min 3.0Ω) |
| Power Handling | 50W – 250W into 8Ω on unclipped programme |
| Dimensions | Height: 318mm Width: 783mm Depth: 316mm |
| Finishes | Cabinet: Black Ash Grilles: Black cloth |
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