Formation Bar 3-Channel Soundbar
Product Description
Enhance your display's audio with the Bowers & Wilkins Formation Bar 3-Channel Soundbar. It features a nine-driver design with two mid-woofers and one tweeter per channel powered by six amplifiers to help create an expansive soundstage. The Formation Bar connects to the internet over Wi-Fi or through the Ethernet jack; optical connectivity is also onboard.
The soundbar's internet connectivity enables you to enjoy music from a variety of built-in services, including Spotify Connect and Roon Ready, or you can stream to it via Apple AirPlay 2 or Bluetooth. You can control the Formation Bar with your compatible iOS or Android mobile device via the Bowers & Wilkins Home app or through your Amazon Alexa-enabled devices. A wall mount and an optical cable are included.
The soundbar's internet connectivity enables you to enjoy music from a variety of built-in services, including Spotify Connect and Roon Ready, or you can stream to it via Apple AirPlay 2 or Bluetooth. You can control the Formation Bar with your compatible iOS or Android mobile device via the Bowers & Wilkins Home app or through your Amazon Alexa-enabled devices. A wall mount and an optical cable are included.
| Soundbar | |
| Channel Configuration | 3.0-Channel |
| Enclosure Type | |
| Passive Radiators | |
| Low-Frequency Drivers | 6 x 2.56" / 65 mm Cone |
| Midrange Drivers | |
| High-Frequency Drivers | 3 x 0.98" / 25 mm Dome |
| Full-Range Drivers | |
| Amplification | 6 x |
| Amplifier Output | 240 W |
| Crossover | |
| Frequency Response | 40 Hz to 28 kHz |
| Impedance | |
| Maximum SPL | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | |
| Sensitivity | |
| Speaker Positioning | |
| Speaker Configuration | |
| Enclosure Type | |
| Low-Frequency Drivers | |
| Midrange Drivers | |
| High-Frequency Drivers | |
| Full-Range Drivers | |
| Power Rating | |
| Frequency Response | |
| Satellite Connectivity | |
| Maximum SPL | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | |
| Sensitivity | |
| Placement & Mounting Options | |
| Enclosure Type | |
| Drivers | |
| Passive Radiators | |
| Amplifier Output | |
| Amplifier Class | |
| Frequency Response | |
| Impedance | |
| Maximum SPL | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | |
| Subwoofer Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | |
| Inputs | 1 x Optical TOSLINK - Audio |
| Outputs | |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB (Version Unspecified) (Service) |
| Ethernet | LAN |
| Control | |
| Wireless Audio Protocols | AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Proprietary, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 |
| NFC | No |
| Bluetooth Profiles | |
| Bluetooth Codec Support | AAC SBC aptX HD |
| Bluetooth Frequency Response | |
| Bluetooth Range | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Compatibility | |
| Audio Decoding | Dolby Digital |
| Sampling Frequencies | 96 kHz |
| HDMI Compliance | |
| HDR Compatibility | |
| HDCP Compliance | |
| Supported File Formats | |
| Supported File Systems | |
| Supported Languages | |
| Power | |
| Power Consumption | < 6 W (Standby) |
| AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| AC Input Power | VAC50 / 60 Hz |
| DC Input Power | |
| Operating Temperature | |
| Storage Temperature | |
| Operating Humidity | |
| Storage Humidity | |
| Physical | |
| IP Rating | |
| Material of Construction | |
| Wall Mountable | Yes, with Included Hardware |
| Soundbase Load Capacity | |
| Recommended Screen Size | |
| Dimensions | 48.8 x 4.3 x 4.2" / 1240 x 109 x 107 mm |
| Weight | 12.1 lb / 5.5 kg |
| Warranty Length | Limited 2-Year Warranty |