Introducing Bowers & Wilkins Formation Duo – the fi rst wireless speakers that live up to the exacting audiophile standards of Bowers & Wilkins. Each one features our patented, Carbon Dome, tweeter-on-top technology for crystal clear highs, and the same innovative Continuum cone driver found on our industry-defi ning 800 Series Diamond speakers. When coupled with our exclusive Formation® Wireless Technology that produces an immersive, seamless, high-fi delity soundstage, we are redefi ning “wireless audio” – true to our groundbreaking heritage. Formation Duo is wired fi delity, wirelessly* – and why we like to think that they are the Highest Form of Sound™.
Inimitable Bowers & Wilkins sound – wirelessly.
The Formation Duo wireless speaker uses cutting-edge technologies like Carbon Dome Tweeter-on-Top and Continuum™ drivers to deliver the audio quality Bowers & Wilkins is renowned for. Wireless hi-res sound, without compromise.
Tweeter-on-Top
Our Carbon Dome Tweeter-on-Top delivers crisp, clean, natural treble (and looks pretty good while it does so).
Continuum cone
Adopted from our high-end 800 Series Diamond, the Continuum cone unlocks all the detail and punch of your favorite songs.
Hi-Res sound
Duo works with the Bowers & Wilkins Music App, Wi‑Fi, Apple® AirPlay 2®, Bluetooth, Roon and Spotify Connect – to a 24-bit/96kHz hi-res standard.
The power to move you
There are 125 watts driving each Formation Duo speaker – that’s more than enough power to let your music thrill you.
Complete control
Control your entire Bowers & Wilkins wireless audio system using our Music app for iOS and Android. Organize your speakers into groups, integrate yoru favorite streaming services, and enjoy an unrivaled combination of high-resolution audio performance and absolute convenience.
Wireless revolution
Formation is our exclusive wireless technology - it guarantees a flawless listening experience, no matter how extensive your system. Using a robust, independent network, our wireless speakers deliver perfect room-to-room synchronization and outstanding sound
The quality of Bowers & Wilkins speaker engineering, is very much on show in the star turn of the range, the Formation Duo.
HiFi Critic
Audio Excellence Award
SPECIFICATIONS
Technical features:
Apple® AirPlay 2® technology
Spotify® Connect
Roon Ready
Bluetooth In
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Digital amplifier
Dynamic EQ
Drive units:
1x ø25mm (1 in) Carbon dome high-frequency
1x ø165mm (6.5 in) Continuum cone bass midrange
Frequency response: 25Hz to 33kHz
Amplifier power output: 2 x 125W
Input voltage: 100V – 240V – 50/60Hz
Power consumption: Below 6 Watts (Sleep)*
Connections:
Network (RJ45 Ethernet or WiFi)
USB – service only
Bluetooth:
Bluetooth® v4.1, Class 2
aptX HD
AAC
SBC
Dimensions:
Height: 395mm (15.6 in)
Width: 197mm (7.8 in)
Depth: 305mm (12 in)
Weight: 10.6kg (23.4 lb)
AirPlay 2 compatibility:
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 11.4 or later, Apple TV 4K or Apple TV (4th Generation) with tv OS 11.4 or later, Mac
or PC with iTunes 12.8 or later.