# Pearly White Sculptural Speakers Bowers & Wilkins Delivers an Abalone Pearl Tonal Nautilus By Amy Duong | Published 2023-05-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abalone-pearl References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/05/12/anniversary-edition-bowers-wilkins-nautilus-is-a-pearl-white-finished-masterpiece/) & [bowerswilkins](https://www.bowerswilkins.com/en/blog/products/nautilus-30-anniversary)  British speaker imprint [Bowers & Wilkins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowers-wilkins-nautilus) honors one of its most iconic speakers -- the [Nautilus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-nautilus) with a new Abalone Pearl tonal finish. This year, the speaker celebrates its 30th anniversary and the stunning new palette is meant to commemorate the milestone. The mesmerizing new color retains the same design and sound quality as it resembles a reverse-horn shape. This structure is meant to decrease unwanted sonic contributions and ensures that sound reproduction is accurate. The Abalone Pearl colorway is symbolic of the audio quality and completes the design with a shimmering pearl finish for an opulent look. Crafting the Nautilus takes an intricate system that requires precision and time. Each [shell speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shell-intelligent) takes an entire week to create and three days for the final polish. Image Credit: Bowers & Wilkins ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Audio Equipment:** The success of Bowers & Wilkins' Abalone Pearl Nautilus speakers demonstrates a growing market trend for high-end audio equipment with distinct aesthetics. - **Sustainable Speaker Production:** Incorporating sustainability into the speaker production process -- including the use of eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient manufacturing -- is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity in the audio equipment industry. - **Customizable Audio Equipment:** Offering customizable design options for audio equipment -- such as a range of colors or finishes -- could be a game-changing innovation opportunity for companies in the audio equipment industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Audio Equipment:** Bowers & Wilkins' new Abalone Pearl Nautilus speakers showcase a disruptive innovation opportunity for the audio equipment industry with regard to aesthetics and design. - **Luxury Goods:** The opulence and unique design of the Abalone Pearl Nautilus speakers ties into a growing trend for luxury goods that cater to consumers looking for high-end, exclusive products. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Incorporating sustainable manufacturing practices, such as energy-efficient production and the use of eco-friendly materials, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers in the audio equipment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Posh Pearlescent Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowers-wilkins-nautilus.md) - [Opulent Next-Gen Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowers-wilkins-800-series-signature-speakers.md) - [Music Studio Speaker Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowers-wilkins-801-abbey-road-limited-edition-speakers.md) - [Color Shifting Anniversary Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beolab-90-phantom.md) - [Chic Marble-Accented Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-balance-natura-speaker.md) - [Spaceship-Resembling Premium Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeppelin-pro-edition.md) - [Airship-Shaped Limited Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeppelin-speaker-1.md) - [Opulent Artisan Aesthetic Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arendal-1528-tower-8-limited.md) - [Illuminating Airship-Inspired Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowers-wilkins-zeppelin-pro-edition.md)