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Creating Extravagant Sound Systems May Not Be Necessary with a 3D Printer Available!

The Monochrome Nautalis, debatably either notorious or a symbol of contemporary aesthetics, leaves admirers yearning for its stylish charm – but fear not, if your bank balance falls short of a hundred grand, [Every Project All at Once] offers an alternative Nautalis solution.

Nautalis, a controversial yet prestigious piece of contemporary design, is esteemed or condemned...
Nautalis, a controversial yet prestigious piece of contemporary design, is esteemed or condemned based on perspectives. For those financially constrained, [Every Project All at Once] offers a viable alternative with their version of the Nauta.

Creating Extravagant Sound Systems May Not Be Necessary with a 3D Printer Available!

Creating a Nautilus-inspired speaker for a fraction of the original's cost is now possible, thanks to a project by [Every Project All At Once]. The DIY endeavor involves designing and printing a speaker enclosure using a 3D printer, guided by a printable design inspired by the iconic Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus series, renowned for its unique spiral enclosure and high-end audio performance.

The project calls for studying the Nautilus design, gathering reference images, and using CAD software to model an enclosure with a similar spiral shape. Users may choose drivers that fit their enclosure and sound preferences, with the design accounting for mounting flanges and wiring. Speaker enclosure parts are then printable and can be joined together for assembly.

The constructed model will feature a 3.5'' full-range driver by Dayton Audio, a considerable downgrade from the array of woofers and tweeters in the original Nautilus. Although simpler, this design option costs significantly less than a new car and comes with no production waitlist. [Every Project All At Once] is currently working on a matching woofer, but a larger printer may be necessary for its production.

While one could directly copy the designs of B&W's speakers, the project offers the intrigue of taking an idea and making it unique. Copyright issues are avoided, and users can share their designs freely without worry. Desktop 3D printing opens up exciting opportunities for aspiring speaker makers, even accommodating the possibility of rolling one's own drivers.

It is essential to note that while the project offers a visually and acoustically Nautilus-inspired design, achieving the same high-fidelity audio quality will depend on careful driver selection, precise enclosure modeling, and meticulous assembly. No official Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus printable designs are available, so this project requires significant DIY effort and experimentation.

This DIY project by Every Project All At Once combines technology and DIY principles by developing a 3D-printed speaker enclosure inspired by the Nautilus series, utilizing CAD software for design and desktop 3D printing for production. Resembling the iconic spiral shape, this technology-driven approach enables users to create a less expensive yet visually striking speaker, integrating their chosen drivers for a custom sound experience.

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