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Bowers & Wilkins Formation Bar 3-Channel Soundbar

BH #BOFSBAR • MFR #FP40207
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Bowers & Wilkins Formation Bar 3-Channel Soundbar
Key Features
  • 3-Channel Configuration
  • Up to 240W of Total Power
  • Built-In Wi-Fi & Ethernet Connectivity
  • AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready
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.
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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.

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Speaker Synchronization
Formation speakers grouped together in the same room are have a virtually imperceptible 1 microsecond sync to help provide an immersive soundstage.
Mesh Network
The Formation series creates its own mesh Wi-Fi network to provide uninterrupted sound.
96 kHz / 24-Bit Audio Resolution Streaming
Enjoy high-fidelity streaming for a clear audio experience.
Designed for Quick & Easy Setup
The iOS and Android interfaces within the Bowers & Wilkins Home app are designed to take just moments to set up and start playing from services like Spotify and Roon, or via AirPlay 2 or Bluetooth.
Nine-Driver Design
Each channel has a tweeter and two mid-woofers to help create a wide, immersive soundstage for your movies and music.
Dedicated Center Channel
The dedicated center channel is designed to provide crisp, clear dialogue for your movies and TV shows.
Additional Features
  • Works with Alexa
  • Pair the Formation Bar with your two Formation Flex speakers and Formation Bass for a 5.1-channel surround sound experience
  • Digital signal processing (DSP)
  • Digital amplifier
  • Dynamic EQ
  • Compatible with Spotify Connect
  • Bluetooth Class 2

Bower & Wilkin Bar Specs

Key Specs
Channel Configuration
3.0-Channel
Low-Frequency Drivers
6x 2.56" / 65 mm Cone
High-Frequency Drivers
3x 0.98" / 25 mm Dome
Inputs
1x Optical TOSLINK - Audio
Wireless Audio Protocols
AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Proprietary, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect
Wireless
Bluetooth 4.1 
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital
Wall Mountable
Yes (with Included Hardware)
Soundbar
Channel Configuration
3.0-Channel
Low-Frequency Drivers
6x 2.56" / 65 mm Cone
High-Frequency Drivers
3x 0.98" / 25 mm Dome
Amplification
6x
Amplifier Output
240 W
Frequency Response
40 Hz to 28 kHz
Connectivity
Inputs
1x Optical TOSLINK - Audio
USB I/O
1x USB-A (Unspecified Interface) (Service)
Ethernet I/O
LAN
Wireless Audio Protocols
AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Proprietary, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect
Wireless
Bluetooth 4.1 
Bluetooth
4.1
NFC
No
Bluetooth Codec Support
AAC
SBC
aptX HD
Compatibility
Audio Decoding
Dolby Digital
Sampling Frequencies
96 kHz
Power
Power Consumption
< 6 W (Standby)
Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Physical
Environmental Protection
No
Wall Mountable
Yes (with Included Hardware)
Dimensions
48.8 x 4.3 x 4.2" / 1240 x 109 x 107 mm
Weight
12.1 lb / 5.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
22 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
53.25 x 9.5 x 9.5"

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