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ABowers & Wilkins Formation DuoBHarbeth NLE-1
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | Harbeth |
| Model | Bowers & Wilkins Formation Duo | Harbeth NLE-1 |
| Height | 395 mm | 275 mm |
| Width | 185 mm | 166 mm |
| Depth | 305 mm | 230 mm |
| Weight | 10.6 kg | 7.6 kg |
| Enclosure | sealed | sealed |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone) | 1× 110 mm mid-bass (RADIAL polymer cone), 1× 19 mm tweeter (ferrofluid-cooled dome) |
| Frequency — low | 25 Hz | 75 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 33000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | — | — |
| Impedance | — | — |
| Recommended amp | — | — |
| MAP (USD) | $4,000 / pair | $3,790 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | harbeth.co.uk ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.

