Bowers & Wilkins Formation Base Wireless Subwoofer

The Bowers & Wilkins Formation Bass is a premium wireless active subwoofer developed as part of the Formation Wireless Audio System. Designed to partner seamlessly with Formation speakers such as the Formation Duo, Formation Bar, and Formation Wedge, it delivers deep, controlled bass without the need for a physical signal cable. Using Bowers & Wilkins’ proprietary Formation® wireless technology, the subwoofer provides low-latency, high-resolution wireless audio for precise integration within a multi-room or home entertainment system.

Its distinctive cylindrical enclosure houses dual opposing 165mm (6.5-inch) long-throw woofers, an arrangement that cancels cabinet vibration while producing clean, articulate bass with excellent extension and control.

Specifications

Design

• Type: Active wireless subwoofer
• Acoustic Design: Sealed enclosure
• Formation® wireless technology
• Dual opposed driver configuration
• Class D amplification

Driver Complement

• 2 × 165mm (6.5″) long-throw paper cone bass drivers
• Dual opposed configuration for reduced cabinet vibration

Amplifier

• 250W total Class D amplification

Performance

• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 150Hz
• Designed for low distortion and deep bass extension

Wireless Connectivity

• Formation® proprietary wireless mesh network
• IEEE 802.11 dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz)
• Apple® AirPlay 2
• Spotify® Connect
• Roon Ready
• Bluetooth® with aptX HD
• Ethernet (RJ45)

The Formation Bass integrates wirelessly with other Formation products for synchronised, high-resolution audio playback.

Inputs

• Wireless audio via Formation network
• 1 × Ethernet (RJ45) (network connection)

• Note: The Formation Bass does not include analogue RCA, LFE, or speaker-level inputs. It is intended exclusively for use within the Bowers & Wilkins Formation ecosystem.

Controls

• Formation setup and control via the Bowers & Wilkins Home App
• Network pairing and system management
• Automatic wireless integration with compatible Formation products

Physical Specifications

Dimensions (H × W × D)

• 281 × 337 × 337 mm

Weight

• 12.1 kg

The Formation Bass is engineered to provide fast, musical, and tightly controlled low frequencies rather than overwhelming output. The sealed enclosure and force-cancelling dual-driver design minimise unwanted cabinet resonance, allowing bass to integrate seamlessly with the rest of the Formation range. Combined with the low-latency Formation wireless platform, it delivers precise timing and impressive low-frequency performance for both music and home cinema applications.

A premium wireless active subwoofer featuring dual opposed 6.5-inch drivers, 250 watts of Class D amplification, and Formation wireless technology to deliver deep, accurate bass with seamless integration into the Bowers & Wilkins Formation ecosystem.

Condition: Excellent / New

Colour: Black

Note: Product includes original packaging & accessories. Unit is in sealed box.