Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge Review
Much has changed since Bowers & Wilkins released the iconic Zeppelin Wireless speaker—most notably, the company has come under new ownership. Luckily, with its new Formation line of wireless speakers, it looks like B&W is still on top of its game. At $899.99, the Formation Wedge is even more expensive than the $700 Zeppelin was at launch. But like the Zeppelin, it pushes boundaries in the style department while putting out powerful, room-filling audio with some serious bass presence and excellent high frequency clarity. Whether it's worth the sky-high price, however, depends on how much you're willing to pay for innovative design.
Design
Measuring 10.0 by 11.1 by 10.2 inches (HWD) and available in gray with a white backing or black with a wood veneer backing, the Formation Wedge has a 120-degree curve to its front panel. The cloth grille covering this panel is especially striking thanks to the sheen of the fabric combined with a faceted pattern. There's no aruging that the Formati...
The wireless Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge speaker is big, beautiful, powerful, and priced like fine art.
Powerful audio output with subwoofer depth and crisp highs; Beautifully designed; Adjustable EQ in app
Insanely expensive; App could be more compelling