B&W Formation Duo - wireless speakers (piece)

the first wireless speaker

Introducing Bowers & Wilkins Formation Duo – the first 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-defining 800 Series Diamond speakers. When coupled with our exclusive Formation® Wireless Technology that produces an immersive, seamless, high-fidelity soundstage, we are redefining “wireless audio” – true to our groundbreaking heritage. Formation Duo is wired fidelity, wirelessly* – and why we like to think that they are the Highest Form of SoundTM.

• The ultimate 96/24 bit high-resolution streaming audio system
• Carbon domed tweeter-on-top design from our 700 Series
• Designed with the legendary Continuum™ Cone from our 800 Series
• Features Formation® Wireless Technology
• WiFi, Apple® AirPlay 2®, Spotify® Connect, Roon and Bluetooth compatible
• Sets up in moments
• Synchronizes in perfected harmony with other Formation product

Specification

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 (15.5 in)
Width: 197 (7.8 in)
Depth: 305mm (12 in)
Weight: 10.6kg (23.4lb)
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 devices have multiple radios and therefore are compliant for the ERP requirements for a HiNA device