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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: 15.6 in · 1 in = 36.01 px

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Specifications

mm / kgin / lb
AB
ManufacturerHarbethBowers & Wilkins
ModelHarbeth NLE-1Bowers & Wilkins Formation Duo
Height10.8 in15.6 in
Width6.5 in7.3 in
Depth9.1 in12 in
Weight16.8 lb23.4 lb
Enclosuresealedsealed
Drivers1× 4.3 in mid-bass (RADIAL polymer cone), 1× 0.7 in tweeter (ferrofluid-cooled dome)1× 1 in tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 6.5 in 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 availability ↗Check availability ↗
Brand websiteharbeth.co.uk ↗bowerswilkins.com ↗
Product pageOpen 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.