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™.
*Fidelity refers to Superlative Bowers & Wilkins Sound.
W I R E D F I D E L I T Y,
WIRELESSLY*
.
Model Formation Duo
Description Wireless High Performance Speaker System
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.
*Formation products create a mesh network. Each product
in this network dynamically chooses the optimal path to
route audio-data between products, in order to ensure a
robust streaming experience. We have therefore certified
Formation products for High Network Availability (HiNA)
and conform to the appropriate power requirements set
out in the ERP directive.
Specifications
Size & weight
Dimensions
Height: 395mm (15.6 in)
Width: 197mm (7.8 in)
Depth: 305mm (12 in)
Net weight
10.6kg (23.4 lb)
Technical details
Technical features
Apple® AirPlay 2® technology
Spotify® Connect
Roon Ready
Bluetooth In
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Digital Amplifier
Dynamic EQ
Description
Wireless High Performance Speaker System
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
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.
Finishes
Cabinet finishes
Black
White