Formation Bass vs Focal Cub Evo
The Cub Evo's woofer is 8.25" against the Formation Bass's 6.5", its low-frequency extension 35 Hz against 20 Hz, and its power handling 200 W against 250 W. Both share high-frequency extension (150 Hz).
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The Bowers & Wilkins Formation Bass is an elegant, compact wireless subwoofer that provides profound low-frequency presence for music and movies. Featuring opposed dual 6.5-inch long-throw bass drivers powered by a 250W Class D amplifier, it uses Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Dynamic EQ to optimize performance in real-time, ensuring clean, distortion-free bass with complete control. It connects wirelessly via Formation's mesh network (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and is compatible only with Formation speakers like Duo, Wedge, Flex, or Bar. Controlled via the Bowers & Wilkins app, it integrates seamlessly into multi-room setups.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Cub Evo's woofer is 8.25" against the Formation Bass's 6.5", its low-frequency extension 35 Hz against 20 Hz, and its power handling 200 W against 250 W. Both share high-frequency extension (150 Hz).
The Sub 3's low-frequency extension is 22 Hz against the Formation Bass's 20 Hz, its high-frequency extension 175 Hz against 150 Hz, its woofer 9" against 6.5", and its power handling 300 W against 250 W.
The SUB Air's woofer is 8" against the Formation Bass's 6.5", its high-frequency extension 200 Hz against 150 Hz, its low-frequency extension 35 Hz against 20 Hz, and its drivers 1 against 2.
The Kube 10 MIE's high-frequency extension is 140 Hz against the Formation Bass's 150 Hz, its low-frequency extension 24 Hz against 20 Hz, its woofer 10" against 6.5", and its power handling 300 W against 250 W.
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