Bowers & Wilkins is a high-end British loudspeaker company that produces reference quality hi-fi and home theatre speakers. B&W is well known for a tremendous tradition in research and development, which allows for current technologies to trickle down from the higher performance Nautilus series to the entry-level DM-300 and DM-600 series and the mid-level CDM series.

The company is know for its "Nautilus" speaker, shaped like its namesake seashell, Nautilus uses technology that allows for a near perfect re-creation of sound. The Nautilus speaker is still the company's flagship product. The next in line is the well-received 800 series, which is also used by many classical music labels (e.g. Philips and Decca) in their studios to monitor recordings, and thus popular among classical music aficionados. B&W speakers are also well-known for attention to fit and finish, such as the use of real wood veneers.

Joe Atkins is current owner and chairman, from the USA. B&W is still based in its home town of Worthing, West Sussex, England. B&W is part of the B&W Group Ltd, which also includes Rotel and Classé electronics (midrange and high-end, respectively) and iCommand control systems for custom installations. B&W previously offered a range of electronics (Amplifiers etc.) under the Aura brand, but it was discontinued in 1997. B&W speakers are common in most high end audio stores, and can fit almost any budget. You will want them professionally set up in your home to take full advantage of their superior audio producing powers.