Bowers And Wilkins

BOWERS & WILKINS FP38296 Formation Duo Wireless Speakers - Black (Each) B&W

MSRP: $4,999.00
$2,499.50
(You save $2,499.50 )
SKU:
FORMADUOBLK
UPC:
714346325658
Condition:
New
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The Bowers & Wilkins Formation Duo delivers the legendary B&W sound experience, wirelessly and without compromise. Each speaker pairs a 1-inch Carbon Dome tweeter-on-top with a 6.5-inch Continuum cone bass/midrange driver — technology adopted from B&W's flagship 800 Series Diamond — driven by 125 watts per speaker. With 24-bit/96kHz hi-res streaming over Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Roon and Spotify Connect, plus the exclusive Formation wireless mesh network, Duo brings audiophile fidelity to every room.

Specifications

Drive Units & Performance
Tweeter 1x 25mm (1 in) Carbon Dome, Tweeter-on-Top
Bass/Midrange 1x 165mm (6.5 in) Continuum cone
Power per Speaker 125W
Frequency Response 25Hz - 33kHz
Hi-Res Audio 24-bit / 96kHz
Amplifier Digital Amplifier with DSP & Dynamic EQ
Streaming & Connectivity
Apple AirPlay 2 Yes
Spotify Connect Yes
Roon Ready Yes
Bluetooth v4.1 Class 2 (aptX HD, AAC, SBC)
Network Wi-Fi or RJ45 Ethernet
Formation Wireless Mesh Yes (1-microsecond sync)
Voice Control Amazon Alexa compatible
General
Configuration Wireless stereo pair (2 speakers)
Finishes Black / White
Net Weight 10.6kg (23.4 lb) each
Dimensions (H x W x D) 15.6 x 7.8 x 12 in (395 x 197 x 305mm)
Input Voltage 100V - 240V, 50/60Hz
Carbon Dome Tweeter-on-Top

Carbon Dome Tweeter-on-Top

The patented Carbon Dome tweeter, derived from B&W's acclaimed 700 Series, sits on top of each speaker to deliver crisp, clean, natural treble with a precision few wireless speakers can match — and it looks striking while doing so.

Continuum Cone Technology

Continuum Cone Technology

Featured on B&W's legendary 800 Series Diamond, the 6.5-inch Continuum cone unlocks all the detail and punch of your favorite songs, delivering expressive, accurate midrange that makes music come alive.

Formation Wireless Technology

Formation Wireless Technology

B&W's exclusive Formation technology guarantees a flawless listening experience across your whole system. A robust, independent mesh network — running separately from your home Wi-Fi — delivers perfect room-to-room synchronization with an imperceptible 1-microsecond sync between speakers.

Hi-Res Streaming, Effortless Control

Hi-Res Streaming, Effortless Control

Stream at a true 24-bit/96kHz hi-res standard over Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Roon and Spotify Connect. Set up in moments and control your entire Bowers & Wilkins wireless audio system from the Music app for iOS and Android.

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
  • iPod touch with iOS 11.4 or later
  • Apple TV 4K
  • Apple TV (4th Generation) with tv OS 11.4 or later
  • Mac
  • PC with iTunes 12.8 or later.
*Formation devices have multiple radios and therefore are compliant for the ERP requirements for a HiNA device