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January 2008
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The editors liked
Iconic design but with new
Sleek lines
Spotify Connect and Bluetooth aptX support
AirPlay lossless through a dedicated control app
Superb bass response from a reasonably small cabinet
Five drive units to give all round audio experience
Great-sounding dock
Impressive stereo separation from single unit
Addition of AirPlay streaming
Quality build
British…
Spread of sound
Composed at higher volumes
Seamless control and design
Detailed mid
Range
Powerful
Controlled bass
Improved iconic design
More open system
Awesome sound
Cracking design
Strong build quality
Massive sound with prodigious bass. Feels and looks a million dollars. Delightfully tactile. We want one ...
Stunningly stylish. Superb audio quality.
This is B&W’s first iPod-compatible product and it's a real high flyer. It looks like something Batman might have under Wayne Manor to play his Bat tunes on (Bat Out Of Hell
Perhaps?). Sonically it’s awesome
With a 100W of digital amplif...
Superb sound quality
Iconic design
Impressive companion app
Three-way stereo system with two tweeters
Two midrange drivers and one woofer
100W of power
Mirror-polished stainless steel cabinet with black cloth grille
Matching remote control
Video output for hookup to a TV
Refined and powerful sound
Extremely well made
Excellent bluetooth implementation
The editors didn't like
As weighty physically as it is in bass
Pricey for its category (but it sits proudly at the top-end)
Expensive
Large footprint
Cosmetic similarities to original Zeppelin may not convince owners to upgrade
Video output disappointing
Quirky remote
No Android app
Midrange could use more authority
Rivals are better equipped
Still kinda pricey
Inevitably limited stereo effect
Bass isn’t as big as with larger speakers
Costs a fortune
The remote control is a bit basic for something this costly. That’s it...
Expensive. Bass could have been more boomy
Only a couple of negatives. The USB port is for software upgrades only
So there's no way to connect the Zeppelin to your computer for iPod syncing. Also it costs £400 – that’s pricey for any iPod dock.
No Chromecast
Tricky to accommodate
No physical inputs
Very expensive
Sounds better on acoustic music than bass-heavy genres such as rock and hip-hop
Rubberised mounting stand seems better-suited to a cheaper product
Rather than shy away from the digital music revolution, B&W has embraced it and created a product that brings hi-fi sound to the iPod generation. Despite the intrinsic limitations of compressed digital music, B&W has managed to produce an iPod speaker doc...
Abstract: Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) Zeppelin iPod Speakers are easily the most interesting-looking iPod speakers Ive ever tested. You may or may not agree, but in my humble opinion they look more like modern sculpture than iPod speakers. And while you definitely p...
Fantastic sound quality, Good looks, Multiple inputs and outputs
Steep price tag
If you are after the best sound you can get from an iPod dock and price isn’t a concern, the B&W Zeppelin is the item you want to buy. This is the speaker dock for iPod owners looking for the best sound regardless of the price. ...
Abstract: B&Ws Zeppelin speaker system for iPod looks more like a piece of modern art than a set of speakers. Then again, it looks more like a black and chrome version of the Hindenburg than modern art. So aside from being aptly named, how does it sound? Priced...
Abstract: Zeppelin iPod SpeakerCompany: Bowers & Wilkins * * * * * Bowers & Wilkins premium Zeppelin iPod speaker is many things: the biggest, heaviest, most expensive, most beautiful, unusually-shaped iPod accessory to date, with the best bass, most magnific...
Abstract: As we mentioned in our first look in October, the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin isn’t just any iPod speaker system, it’s the granddaddy of them all. From the sound quality to the design, B&W really got it right. If you don’t know, B&W speakers are used...
Superlative sound quality in an iPod player, Well-designed iPod docking system, Striking design
Hard to carry/Not really portable, Clunky remote, Cannot navigate iPod menu with remote
We’ve always had a lot of respect for B&W, as they don’t cut corners when it comes to building some really sweet speakers. The Zeppelin continues this tradition and adds a design that benefits sound quality even more than it does the ...
Abstract: As the rock and roll legend goes, Jimmy Page was drinking with Keith Moon and John Entwisle, complaining about their fellow The Who bandmates Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend. A few drinks later, in the midst of a booze-drenched, brainstorming session,...
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Published: 2007-10-22, Author: Steve , review by: cnet.com
Seriously sleek, high-end iPod stereo speaker; three-way stereo system with two 1-inch tweeters, two 3.5-inch midrange drivers and one 5-inch woofer; 100 watts of power; mirror-polished stainless steel cabinet with black cloth grille; matching remote c...
Very expensive; sounds better on acoustic music than bass-heavy genres such as rock and hip-hop; rubberized mounting stand seems better-suited to a cheaper product; light on features.
The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin effectively combines substantial build quality and detailed sound--but youre still paying a hefty premium for the iPod speakers stunning good looks.
Abstract: The new B & W Zeppelin iPod Music System has just taken flight. But don’t look in the sky you won’t see it. Look in your den, in your office, bedroom or kitchen, anywhere you can picture a music system or a docking station for your Apple iPod...
