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B&W Formation Wedge Overview
The Wedge's performance in our artifacts test is excellent, with almost no spectral distortion and very good temporal compression. It also manages to eliminate other types of sonic artifacts, such as noise and pumping effects, which are common in high-end speakers.
Despite its excellent artifact control, the Formation Wedge has its shortcomings: occasional hissing and distortion at high listening volumes in the midrange area. At lower volumes, the treble becomes slightly recessed and the presence of bass frequencies is accentuated, resulting in an overall weaker tonal balance.
Directivity (the ability to evenly distribute sound at 360deg) is only average due to the elliptical front-firing design, but the overall effect is pleasant. However, the left/right balance tends to shift a bit to the left when watching movies.
It is a very capable-sounding speaker with exceptional timbre, delivering a clear and musical performance that is perfect for music enthusiasts who are willing to pay a lot of money to get the best sounds possible. Its elliptical shape is an eye-catching design that can easily attract the attention of anyone who sees it, and its Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity make it easy to enjoy your favorite songs from any device in your home.
B&W Formation Wedge Features
The latest entrant to the world of premium wireless speakers from Bowers & Wilkins is the Formation Wedge. Taking inspiration from its famous predecessor, the Zeppelin Wireless, this stylish speaker offers unique looks to appeal to design enthusiasts.
It may not be the smallest table speaker on the market, but it does deliver a great-sounding performance that is perfect for music lovers who want to enhance their home decor with a stylish piece of audio equipment. It supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity and can be controlled through its iOS app or via touch controls on the top of the device.
A bespoke mesh network ensures sync times between Formation speakers are less than one microsecond, making it an impeccable multi-room system.
Compared to its closest competitor, the Naim Mu-so Qb2, the Formation Wedge is a much more powerful and refined performer. It can also be easily controlled with its iOS app, which provides quick and simple access to all the functions of the speaker.
This is a high-end speaker that is made for music enthusiasts who are willing to shell out a lot of money to get the best possible sound quality. It does not support all streaming services, and it isn't a perfect fit for everyone, but it is still an excellent option for those who are looking for a premium wireless speaker.
Its unique design makes it a stand-out product that will surely attract the attention of anyone who sees it in your living room or home office.
The Formation Wedge is a 240W-rated, elliptical-shaped speaker that combines two tweeters and two midrange drivers with a subwoofer to create the perfect stereo image. The five precisely angled drivers form a full stereo array, which is powered by the speaker's class D amplifiers.
B&W Formation Wedge Specifications
| Dimensions |
Height: 232mm (9.1 in) Width: 440mm (17.3 in) Depth: 243mm (9.6 in) |
| Net weight | 6.5kg (14.3 lb) |
| 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, and Mac or PC with iTunes 12.8 or later. |
| Cabinet finishes |
Black Silver |
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