Inimitable Bowers & Wilkins sound – wirelessly.
Formation Duo 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
Bowers & Wilkins Carbon Dome Tweeter-on-Top delivers crisp, clean natural treble (and looks pretty good while it does so).
Continuum Cone
Adopted from Bowers & Wilkins 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 their Music app for iOS and Android. Organize your speakers into groups, integrate your favorite streaming services, and enjoy an unrivaled combination of high-resolution audio performance and absolute convenience.
Wireless revolution
Formation is Bowers & Wilkins’ 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.
Technical Specifications:
- 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.