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AHarbeth NLE-1BBowers & Wilkins Formation Duo
Harbeth NLE-1 front view
Bowers & Wilkins Formation Duo front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 395 mm (39.5 cm) · 1 mm = 1.42 px

Specifications

AB
ManufacturerHarbethBowers & Wilkins
ModelHarbeth NLE-1Bowers & Wilkins Formation Duo
Height275 mm395 mm
Width166 mm185 mm
Depth230 mm305 mm
Weight7.6 kg10.6 kg
Enclosuresealedsealed
Drivers1× 110 mm mid-bass (RADIAL polymer cone), 1× 19 mm tweeter (ferrofluid-cooled dome)1× 25 mm tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Continuum cone)
Frequency — low75 Hz25 Hz
Frequency — high20000 Hz33000 Hz
Sensitivity
Impedance
Recommended amp
MAP (USD)$3,790 / pair$4,000 / pair
Where to buyCheck availabilityCheck availability
Brand websiteharbeth.co.ukbowerswilkins.com
Product pageOpen product pageOpen product page

Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.