B&W FS-805 Speaker Stands – Nautilus Era – Grey/Silver
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B&W FS-805 Speaker Stands – Nautilus Era – Grey/Silver
Bowers & Wilkins FS-805 Speaker Stands – Original Nautilus Era with Radique High-Density Felt Pads
The Bowers & Wilkins FS-805 speaker stands represent precision-engineered support designed specifically for the legendary Nautilus 805 and 805S bookshelf speakers. Manufactured in the UK during B&W’s Nautilus era, these stands feature a single-pillar design with substantial mass and rigid construction that eliminates resonance and provides stable, secure mounting for one of the most celebrated bookshelf speakers ever made. The rounded cylindrical column design is both aesthetically elegant and functionally superior, channeling vibrations away from the speaker cabinet while maintaining visual harmony with the Nautilus design language.
The engineering behind the FS-805 stands focuses on three critical objectives: optimal listening height, mass loading for stability, and vibration control. At approximately 23.5 inches tall, these stands position the tweeter at ideal ear height for seated listening in most rooms. The substantial 7kg-per-side weight provides a low center of gravity that resists tipping, while the proprietary base plate design distributes mass evenly across the floor surface. Two mounting screws on the top plate secure speakers directly to the stand, creating a mechanically coupled system that behaves as a single rigid structure rather than two independent components.
While originally designed for the Nautilus 805 series, these stands are ideally suited for any high-quality mid-size to larger bookshelf speaker. The generous top plate dimensions (24 x 32 cm) accommodate most premium bookshelf designs, and the robust construction provides the stable foundation that reference-grade speakers demand. Whether supporting vintage B&W monitors, contemporary audiophile speakers, or studio monitors, these stands deliver the rigid, resonance-free platform that allows speakers to perform at their full potential.
This pair is finished in the classic grey/silver colorway with light grey pillars and darker grey top and base plates—a sophisticated two-tone aesthetic that complements the Nautilus 805’s refined industrial design. These stands have been upgraded with Radique Audio’s high-density felt pads on the base plates, making them suitable for hardwood, laminate, or tile floors without marring the surface. The felt pads maintain acoustic coupling to the floor while protecting your flooring investment.
Specifications:
Design: Single pillar construction with rounded cylindrical column
Height: Approximately 23.5 inches (597mm)
Top Plate Dimensions: 24 x 32 cm (suitable for mid-size to large bookshelf speakers)
Base Plate Dimensions: 27.5 x 36.5 cm
Weight: 7 kg (15.4 lbs) per stand
Finish: Light grey pillars with dark grey top and base plates
Speaker Mounting: Two securing screws on top plate
Sand-fillable: No
Made In: England, UK
Compatible With: B&W Nautilus 805, 805S, and other high-quality mid-size to large bookshelf speakers
Cosmetically, these stands present in fair condition with a notable amount of light scratching visible on the pillars, consistent with years of careful use and multiple re-positionings. The scratching is surface-level only and does not compromise the structural integrity or acoustic performance of the stands. The top and base plates show minimal wear. Structurally, these stands are in perfect condition—no bends, cracks, or loose components. All mounting hardware is intact and functional. The stands have been fitted with Radique Audio’s premium high-density felt pads for hard floor surfaces, adding both protection and acoustic coupling.
The B&W FS-805 Nautilus stands are increasingly difficult to find on the used market as owners of vintage 805 speakers hold onto their matching stands. Originally retailing at $600 USD per pair when new (approximately $1,100-$1,200 CAD in today’s dollars), these UK-manufactured stands represent exceptional value for discerning listeners seeking reference-grade speaker support. Whether pairing with the original Nautilus 805 or providing a stable foundation for any premium bookshelf speaker, these stands deliver the rigid, acoustically neutral platform that serious audio systems demand.
Purchase with Confidence:
Includes Radique Audio “Bumper to Bumper” Warranty
Perpetual Trade-Back Policy—upgrade or swap with peace of mind
Fitted with premium high-density felt pads for hard floor protection; asking $495.
| Weight | 34 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18.4 × 24 × 27.5 in |
Bowers & Wilkins began in Worthing, England, in 1966, founded by John Bowers. The name comes from the Worthing electrical shop he ran with Roy Wilkins. Its 800 Series monitors have been used at Abbey Road Studios since 1980, Abbey Road says. We carry B&W towers, bookshelf speakers, centre channels and stands. We've had more than 200 B&W listings so far. Every used B&W here is inspected, tested and serviced as required, then photographed in-house and covered by our Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Program. Don't see the model you want? Tell us on First Dibs and we'll email you when one arrives.
The Bowers & Wilkins story, 1966 to today
John Bowers founded B&W in Worthing, England, in 1966, after hand-assembling speakers at the electrical shop he ran with Roy Wilkins. Its first speaker, the P1, used B&W's own cabinet and crossover with bought-in drivers, and the DM1 and DM3 "Domestic Monitors" followed in 1968.
Kevlar and the 801. B&W identified Kevlar as a cone material in 1974, and the DM6 of the mid-1970s used Kevlar cones. The original 801 monitor of 1979 to 1980 made its name in recording studios: Abbey Road says it was the first studio to use it, in 1980, and has used the 800 Series ever since.
Matrix and Nautilus. The Matrix cabinet bracing arrived in the mid-to-late 1980s. John Bowers started the project that became the Nautilus, the spiral-shell flagship, before he died in 1987, and it launched in 1993. The first 600 Series followed in 1995, and diamond-dome tweeters arrived in 2005.
New owners. EVA Automation bought B&W in 2016, Sound United in 2020 and Masimo in 2022, and in September 2025 HARMAN, a Samsung company, completed its purchase of Sound United. The 800 Series Diamond D5, unveiled in June 2026, is built in Worthing.
A Canadian connection. Classé Audio of Montreal was part of the B&W Group from 2001 until B&W closed its Montreal headquarters in 2017.
Which B&W is which?
DM (Domestic Monitor), 1968 onward: from the DM1 and DM3 to models such as the DM6 and DM7. The DM prefix carried into early 600 Series names.
600 Series (1995 to today): B&W's entry hi-fi line; the 2020 Anniversary Edition was its seventh generation. The 606 belongs here.
CDM (mid-1990s to about 2003): such as the CDM 1, with a metal-dome tweeter and a Kevlar cone.
700 Series (about 2003 to 2006): Nautilus technology at mainstream prices, such as the 703 and 705.
CM Series (2006 to 2017): such as the CM1 and the CM4 towers, replaced by the 700 Series S2 in 2017.
800 Series (from 1979 to 1980): from the original 801 through the Matrix, Nautilus 800, Diamond, D3, D4 and D5 generations.
Nautilus (1993): the spiral-shell flagship, still made in small numbers.
Buying used B&W: what to check
Tweeter domes. B&W used metal-dome tweeters in the CDM, 600 and CM lines, and owners report squashed domes. Inspect each dome closely.
Original tweeters. Some CDM-era tweeters are discontinued, and rebuilt or substitute tweeters change the sound. Ask whether the originals are fitted.
Woofer surrounds. Owners report rubber surrounds that have hardened with age. Press each surround gently: it should feel supple.
1970s DM models. Expect crossover capacitors in a 40-year-old DM to need replacing.
Where it was made. The 800 Series is built in Worthing; the 600 and 700 Series are made in China. Check the label before calling a B&W "made in England".
Everything we list is inspected, tested and serviced as required here, and comes with our warranty.
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