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Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge Wireless Speaker, Black

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Key Features

  • Room-filling wireless stereo speaker
  • A 120-degree cabinet with 240w amplification delivers impeccable sound quality
  • Two tweeters, two midrange drivers and a sub ensures a perfect stereo image
  • The cutting-edge Patented Robust Mesh Network offers 96/24 hi-res streaming
  • Expand through your entire home with other Formation speakers

Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge Wireless Speaker, Black Overview

The Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge is a powerful 5-driver speaker that provides room-filling stereo sound with Bowers & Wilkins signature sonic characteristics and a bucket load of modern features including multi-room and Alexa compatibility. Using world-class speaker technology that has been fine-tuned by experts with over 50 years of experience creating class-leading speakers, the Wedge features an array of two tweeters, two midrange drivers plus a subwoofer for superlative stereo fidelity.


Wedge works with a number of sources to suit a variety of setups with control possible via the Bowers & Wilkins Music App, Wi-Fi, Apple AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Roon and Spotify Connect – to a 24-bit/96kHz hi-res standard. Formation technology encourages whole-home scalability. Perfect when you want sound in every room, you can enjoy a confident and stable connection that utilises B&Ws Patented Robust Mesh Network found in all of B&Ws Formation Suite speakers.

Product Ref: 230780

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5 stars

"The B&W Formation Wedge offers the kind of detailed, balanced, cohesive sound that cannot be ignored – making it a class-leader in its category."

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Seamless formation of speakers

Formation marries wireless convenience with prime fidelity for an uninterrupted whole-home streaming experience. It is often the case with wireless audio that compromises have to be made on the sound quality and connection stability, the Bowers & Wilkins Formation Suite changes the game due to the use of 5GHz wireless technology. Using a proprietary mesh network perfect synchronisation between your speakers around your house is achieved and not only that, but you also gain industry-leading 96kHz/24-bit high-resolution sound that engulfs your home for rich detailed brilliance that you can rely on. Use the app to set up rooms and control speakers remotely or simply press the Form button on your speaker to add it to the listening session. It's that easy.

Big and bold hi-res brilliance

Wedge uses a five-speaker array including an internal subwoofer with a specialised elliptical 120-degree cabinet that can offer impeccable stereo dispersion driven by a 240w amplification that delivers rich warm audio no matter where you choose to listen to your music. With playback possible at 96kHz/24-Bit resolution, you gain twice the fidelity compared to the leading wireless speaker brand. The modern design of the Wedge with class-leading dispersion offers up superior acoustics in any space with a pure and clean experience guaranteed. And for those who fancy a tweak, the dynamic EQ will allow you to get real-time improvements tailored to you and how you like to enjoy your sound.

Quick and easy setup

Control of your entire Bowers & Wilkins Audio System is at your fingertips with the Bowers & Wilkins Music App available for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Easily set up your network settings, create speaker groups, integrate your streaming services with up to 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution support for services such as Tidal and even get personal recommendations for music through Bowers & Wilkins bespoke algorithm that learns your preferences and tailors recommendations around you. With integrated controls on the speaker, a whole host of app controls and Alexa compatibility, you can control Wedge your way with streamlined convenience.

Features

  • 120-degree elliptical dispersion ensures impeccable stereo imaging
  • A 5 speaker array produces an expressive and high-end sound
  • 240w of amplification ensures powerful dispersion in any environment
  • Patented Robust Mesh Network provides whole-home scalability with other Formation speaker systems
  • Streamlined interface and Bowers & Wilkins app make operation simple
  • 96kHz/24-bit audio results in hi-res sonic detailing

Technical features Apple® AirPlay 2® technology

Spotify® Connect

Roon Ready

Bluetooth In

Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

Digital Amplifier

Dynamic EQ
Description Wireless Music System
Drive units 2 x 25mm (1 in) Double dome tweeter

2 x 90 mm (3.5 in) FST midrange

1 x 150mm (6 in) Subwoofer
Frequency response 35Hz to 28kHz
Amplifier power output 2 x 40W (tweeter)

2 x 40W (midrange)

1 x 80W (subwoofer)
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
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.
Dimensions Height: 232mm (9.1 in)

Width: 440mm (17.3 in)

Depth: 243mm (9.6 in)
Net weight 6.5kg (14.3 lb)
Product code FP40664

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