| Name | Bowers & Wilkins Formation Bar |
|---|---|
| Image |  |
| MSRP | $1299 |
| Released | 2022 |
| Availability | Available |
| Current price | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | |
| Audio channels | 3.0 |
| Expandable up to: | 5.1 (add rears, sub) |
| Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 6: 6× 2.6″ midrange |
| Tweeters - total | 3: 3×1″ |
| Subwoofers | 0 |
| Audio specifications | |
| Watts RMS | 240 W |
| Frequency range | 40 Hz - 28 kHz |
| DTS:X support | No |
| Dolby Atmos support? | No |
| Surround sound? | No |
| Other 3D audio formats? | None |
| Other (notable) sound features? | None |
| Sound calibration? | No |
| Connectivity & ports | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Ethernet port (RJ45) | ✔ |
| HDMI (e)ARC out port? | ❌ |
| HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ❌ |
| Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX port? | ❌ |
| USB-A port? | Service only |
| Other audio ports | None |
| Wireless setup & control | |
| Official app? | Music | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Voice assistant? | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in? | ❌ |
| AirPlay? | ✔ |
| Alexa cast? | ❌ |
| Multiroom? | ✔ |
| Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Optional: max 1 subwoofer: Formation Bass |
| Wireless surrounds? | Optional: max 2 surrounds: Formation Flex |
| Physical specifications | |
| Speakers in set: | Soundbar |
| Size (cm W×H×D): | 124.0×10.9×10.7 |
| Size (inch W×H×D): | 48.8×4.3×4.2 |
| Weight (kg): | 5.5 |
| Weight (lbs): | 12.1 |
| Wall mountable? | Yes, with included wall bracket |
| Color options: | Black |
| Accessories in the box | Optical cable, wall bracket |
| More info | |
| Model number | - |
| User guide / manual | Manual |
| Official site link | BowersWilkins.com |
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