Front view — side by side at true scale
AHarbeth NLE-1BBowers & Wilkins Formation Duo
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 395 mm (39.5 cm) · 1 mm = 1.42 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Harbeth | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model | Harbeth NLE-1 | Bowers & Wilkins Formation Duo |
| Height | 275 mm | 395 mm |
| Width | 166 mm | 185 mm |
| Depth | 230 mm | 305 mm |
| Weight | 7.6 kg | 10.6 kg |
| Enclosure | sealed | sealed |
| Drivers | 1× 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 — low | 75 Hz | 25 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 33000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | — | — |
| Impedance | — | — |
| Recommended amp | — | — |
| MAP (USD) | $3,790 / pair | $4,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | harbeth.co.uk ↗ | bowerswilkins.com ↗ |
| 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.