Speaker Asylum: Re: B&W Nautilus 804 - review posted by John Ashman General speaker questions for audio and home theater.

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Posted by John Ashman (D ) on November 1, 2004 at 06:59:04

In Reply to: Re: B&W Nautilus 804 - review posted posted by RGA on October 31, 2004 at 22:04:58:

Don't get me wrong, the Thiels aren't exactly my favorites, but they do have fantastic imaging and have low level detail, so I prefer them to the B&Ws. Triads are really great, but they don't do towers for some reason. Their sub/sats are pretty impressive. So, Thiel is a great speaker that also has significant handicaps. But the B&Ws, to me are just plain overpriced and don't have any distinguishing characteristics that would make them worth more money over good affordable stuff, except for reputation and that love it or hate it midrange coloration.

I did notice a little brightness on the V1s, but not as bad as some of the B&Ws and they had solid, quick, neutral, well-integrated bass and could play loud without straing. And they cost $1800 vs $5500 N803s which would be the obvious competitor from the B&W line. I haven't heard V3s, but was disappointed with the configuration. I think they're trying too hard to try to be B&W now with the yellow cones and thin design.

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