L/R M vs Bowers & Wilkins Formation Duo
The Formation Duo's power @ 8ω is 125W against the L/R M's 150W, its low-frequency extension 25 Hz against 40 Hz, and its woofer 6.5" against 4". Both share ways (2).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,599
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About the L/R M
The Cambridge Audio L/R M are mid-sized active bookshelf speakers designed as an all-in-one hi-fi solution for streaming, vinyl, and TV audio. They deliver powerful, dynamic sound through dual 150W Class D amplifiers with advanced speaker engineering featuring a 28mm custom tweeter, dual 4-inch woofers, and dual 4.75-inch passive radiators for deep bass and clear detail. The integrated StreamMagic Gen 4 platform provides comprehensive streaming capabilities, while HDMI eARC enables seamless TV integration. An integrated MM phono stage allows direct vinyl turntable connection. Available in five colors plus real Walnut finish, the L/R M combines modern connectivity with elegant, compact design suitable for medium-sized rooms.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Frequency Response
- 40 Hz - 24 kHz
- Power Handling
- 300W
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 150W @ 8Ω
- Amplifier Class
- D
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 4"
- Driver Count
- 3
- Enclosure Type
- sealed
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- USB-C, USB-A, Optical, HDMI eARC
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 158 × 263 × 190 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 6.2 kg (14 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Black, White, Blue, Green, Orange, Walnut
Key Specifications
Power: 150W
Frequency: 40-24000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions