Coverage note. Speaker Ranking currently covers 4 Bowers & Wilkins models across powered speakers and subwoofers. These are the products in our database, not a complete list of everything Bowers & Wilkins makes.
What this page covers. The Bowers & Wilkins models ranked here span powered speakers and subwoofers, including Bowers & Wilkins Formation Flex, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) ASW610XP and Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D. Use each model’s category position to compare it with alternatives of the same size and use case.
This page lists all 4 Bowers & Wilkins speakers ranked on this site across powered speakers and subwoofers. Each model is shown in the category where it competes, with its current rank and the size of that ranking.
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Discontinued Bowers & Wilkins Models
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Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #12 of 25 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Bowers & Wilkins Formation Flex: £898 per pair Discontinued Bowers & Wilkins eBay
Pros: ASR’s Klippel data gives a 6.43 predicted preference score with an ideal subwoofer and broad horizontal coverage. Its wireless stereo-pair capability and network streaming can suit a minimalist system without conventional source cables. The measured tonal result is more credible than judging sound quality from the compact wireless format alone.
Cons: Standalone preference is only 3.69. The response rises toward the treble, and the -3dB point is about 95Hz, so lower bass is substantially reduced even though the preference model’s separate LFX metric is 62Hz. Those two bass metrics are not interchangeable. A stereo pair is costly, and the lack of conventional analog input limits system flexibility. Discontinued.
Full Bowers & Wilkins Formation Flex review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 100W each (2 x 50W) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 4.1 |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Country | United Kingdom (design) |
| Dimensions | 8.5H x 5.1W x 5.1D in |
| Drivers | 1” decoupled double-dome tweeter, 4” woven-glass woofer |
| Enclosure | 2-way active wireless |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 28kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.69 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.43 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) each |
| Wireless | AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth, Formation mesh |
| XLR Input | No |
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- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs)
Ranked #119 of 146 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) ASW610XP: $2495 Discontinued eBay
Pros: Very compact and lightweight. 10” proprietary composite driver for optimal stiffness and accuracy. 7 EQ options for room tuning. Excellent for music. Precise articulation even when pushed hard.
Cons: Discontinued.
Full Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) ASW610XP review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 500W RMS |
|---|---|
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 109.1 dB |
| Cabinet Color | black, white |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Dimensions | 12.8”H x 12.8”W x 14.7”D (325.1 x 325.1 x 373.4 mm) |
| Drivers | 10” (254mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Frequency Response | 25-140Hz |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 88.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 93.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 99.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 104.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 108.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 111.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 111.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 109.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 107.9 dB |
| Warranty | 2 |
| Weight | 41.2 lbs (18.7 kg) |
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- Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
Ranked #130 of 146 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D: $1699 Discontinued eBay
Older model: the Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV-1 (ranked lower, rated 3.2/5).
Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 85.4 dB at 20 Hz and 108.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 2x 8” (203mm) driver delivers substantial upper-bass output for movie effects and music.
Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 342.9H x 269.2W x 358.1D mm cabinet and 18.7 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration. Discontinued.
Notes: “Sphere” shape
Full Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 108.0 dB (avg of 3/4 bands) |
| Cabinet Color | black, white |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Dimensions | 13.5”H x 10.6”W x 14.1”D (342.9 x 269.2 x 358.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 8” (203mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA (line, LFE), speaker-level |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Optical Input | No |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 85.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 88.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 92.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 105.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 108.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.3 dB |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Warranty | 2 |
| Weight | 41.2 lbs (18.7 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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- Independently measured by Brent Butterworth; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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Ranked #134 of 146 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV-1: $1999 Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV1D, ranked higher, rated 3.3/5 (also discontinued).
Pros: Dual 8-inch sealed spherical design with 500W RMS. Innovative laser interferometry geometry produces 20-40dB less vibration than traditional boxes. Quick agile bass with excellent impact/slam. Premium compact aesthetics. 2010 Best Subwoofer £500+ award winner.
Cons: Discontinued.
Notes: “Sphere” shape
Full Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PV-1 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 500W RMS |
|---|---|
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 106.1 dB |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Dimensions | 13.2”H x 11.4”W x 13.7”D (335.3 x 289.6 x 348.0 mm) |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Frequency Response | 18-140Hz |
| Measurement Source | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 79.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 85.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 92.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 99.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 104.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 109.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 110.7 dB |
| Weight | 45.2 lbs (20.5 kg) |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Independently measured by Ilkka Rissanen; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.