Bowers & Wilkins Formation Duo

When Bowers & Wilkins released the Duo wireless speakers as the top offering in its Formation suite of wireless multiroom products, we liked them very much, and gave them a Sound+Image award. But we did highlight two potential issues for users. First was that they have no physical inputs at all (except for power); these are entirely wireless speakers. Second was they didn’t much help with the streaming either – the Home app which controls the speakers just helps set them up, then aside from onboard Spotify Connect it leaves you to work out your own way to stream, even going so far as to suggest Roon as the best solution, requiring additional and regular outlay.

But both these problems have since been addressed. The new Music app (pictured right) has arrived to offer far