MusicCast 20 vs Bowers & Wilkins Formation Flex
The Formation Flex's power @ 8ω is 50W against the MusicCast 20's 40W, its max sample rate 96 kHz against 192 kHz, and its woofer 4" against 3.5". Both share bit depth (24-bit).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$230 - $280
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the MusicCast 20
The Yamaha MusicCast 20 is a compact, wireless powered speaker designed for high-quality audio streaming in home environments. It supports dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, and Apple AirPlay 2 (via firmware update), enabling flexible streaming from a wide range of devices. The speaker features a 3-1/2" woofer, a 1-1/8" soft dome tweeter, and two passive bass radiators, delivering a total output power of 40 watts (25W woofer, 15W tweeter). It is compatible with high-resolution audio formats up to 24-bit/192kHz, including FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, MP3, WMA, and AAC. The MusicCast 20 can be controlled via the MusicCast Controller app, supports multi-room playback, and can be paired with another MusicCast 20 for stereo or surround sound setups. It also offers Ethernet connectivity, preset memory, alarm functions, and is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant devices (sold separately) for voice control.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Power Handling
- 40W
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 40W @ 8Ω
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 3.5"
- Driver Count
- 1
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 150 × 186 × 130 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 2.2 kg (5 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Black, White
Key Specifications
Power: 40W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions