Bowers & Wilkins Formation Bass Wireless Subwoofer
MSRP 1000 USD83% External
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Product Overview
Bowers & Wilkins Formation Bass is a premium wireless subwoofer designed to work in concert with other speakers in B&W's new Formation series. It packs two 165mm long-throw cones to extend the system's combined frequency response to 20Hz.
Designed as a wireless subwoofer primarily, the Formation Bass does not have line-in or speaker-level in connections found in conventional subwoofers. Instead, it is best ran in a mesh WiFi network, perhaps streaming from the Formation Audio in the series.
The Formation Bass supports B&W's proprietary WiFi mesh system that uses 2.4GHz for streaming from the source and 5GHz among Formation devices: this allows for ultra-low latency when paired with other speakers or the Audio streamer in the Formation range.
Other models in the Formation series include the Duo (stereo speakers), Wedge (stand-alone speaker), Bar (soundbar), Audio (wireless streamer), and Flex (compact speaker).
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Superb sound quality
- Compact subwoofer
- Excellent network connectivity
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
External score 83% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Powerful, detailed sound
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
Cons
- No HDMI connection
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
RJ45 + USB (service only)
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.1 + WiFi
Construction
Colors
Black
Drivers | Subwoofer
2 x 165mm (6.5 in) long throw cones
Form Factor
Wireless subwoofer
Dimensions
Size | Depth
260mm (10.2 in)
Size | Height
254mm (10 in)
Size | Width
281mm (11.1 in)
Weight
12.5kg (27.6 lbs)
Function
Amplifier
Class D
Bluetooth Profiles
AptX HD, AAC, SBC
Performance
Frequency Response
20Hz - 150Hz ±3dB
Power Output
250W
Production
Debut
2019-04
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whathifi[1]
Reviewer score 83%The B&W Formation Bar has a formidable footprint. It measures 124cm wide, six centimetres wider than the Sony HT-ST5000. Connectivity comes in the form of a digital audio optical connection. No support for next-gen audio formats such as Dolby Atmos or DTS:X (or even DTS)
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Pros
- Powerful, detailed sound
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
Cons
- No HDMI connection
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References
- ^ Hands on: B&W Formation Bar and Formation Bass review. [whathifi]. https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/bandw-formation-bar-and-formation-bass. 2019-04-22. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
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