Bowers & Wilkins Formation Bar

You'll always be in front of the stage, wherever you sit

See every detail

Nine high-quality loudspeakers, including three for the center channel, to reproduce the finest details.

Immersive sound

Formation Bar can be combined with Bass and Flex to create a high-performance wireless surround system.

Ultimate compatibility

Support for 24-bit/96 kHz audio via Bowers & Wilkins Music App, Wi-Fi, Apple® AirPlay 2®, Bluetooth, Roon and Spotify Connect.

Power to the fore

Formation Bar's 240 watts of power are more than enough to reproduce the most eventful Hollywood soundtrack!

The wireless revolution

Formation is our exclusive wireless technology - it guarantees a flawless, high-resolution audio listening experience, whatever the size of your system. Relying on a robust, independent network, our wireless speakers enjoy perfect synchronization from room to room, and exceptional sound every time.

Details and specifications

User manual
Information sheet

Size and weight

Net weight5.5kg (12.1 lb)
DimensionsHeight: 109mm (4.3 in)

Width: 1240mm (48.8 in)

Depth: 107mm (4.2 in)

Technical details

Speakers3 x 25mm (1 in) Double dome tweeter

6 x 65 mm (2.6 in) Woven glass fibre cone bass/midrange
Frequency response40Hz to 28kHz
Technical featuresApple® AirPlay 2® Technology

Spotify® Connect

Roon Ready

Bluetooth In

Dolby Digital

Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

Digital Amplifier

Dynamic EQ
DescriptionWireless Soundbar
Amplifier output power6x 40W
Input voltage100V - 240V - 50/60Hz
Power consumptionBelow 6 Watts (Sleep)
ConnectionsDigital audio in (Toslink)

Network (RJ45 Ethernet or WiFi)

USB - service only
BluetoothBluetooth® v4.1, Class 2

aptX HD

AAC

SBC
AirPlay 2 compatibilityiPhone, 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.

Finishes

Case :Black