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April 2011
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The editors liked
Great sound quality
Attractive design
AirPlay wireless streaming works well
Fabulous build quality and design
Storming audio performance
AirPlay streaming convenience
Detailed
Musical sound quality
Iconic design
Convenience of AirPlay
The stunning looks of the original Zepplin are in place
But you’ll find it’s now a whole lot lighter
Weighing in at an almost portable 6.2kg. To differentiate the look
You’ll find a black piano lacquer backplate is now in place
Rather than the metallic backing of yore but it’s still a striking look. Never before has an iPod dock looked so good
With the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air iPod dock
Slick design
AirPlay-enabled
Good audio
Excellent sound quality for a medium-sized room
AirPlay works very easily
Great design
AirPlay enabled
Well-defined bass goes deep
Natural midrange
Sparkling treble
Design
Sound quality
Remote control
High volume
Homogeneous spatial distribution
Beautiful design
Incredible sound quality
Apple AirPlay wireless streaming
The editors didn't like
Expensive
Docking stand is redundant if you're using AirPlay
Crampt stereo imaging Low quality composite video output Withering price tag
Poor quality video output
Connection issues
No album art support
You’d think with its looks and great sound the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air would be a clear winner. Sadly
It’s not all plain sailing as actually setting up the beast in the first place can be something of a chore. Not only is it a laborious process
Once you’ve got it up and running with your iTunes account
You’ll find that it doesn’t really want to stray too far away from it. Then there is t
Pricey
No Internet radio (despite Wi-Fi connectivity)
It's so expensive
Setup for AirPlay could confuse newbies
Especially because there is no LCD screen
Using AirPlay results in a slight drop in sound quality
Amazing sound, Great build quality, Stylish design
Finicky network connectivity, Lacks true iTunes Windows instructions, Minor network interference, Faux plastic chrome
The Zeppelin Air offers exceptional sound quality for an iPod dock, has a look that screams for attention, and is made by the Ferrari of home audio, Bowers & Wilkins....
Big bold look and sound, takes advantage of Apple's AirPlay, cute little remote
A bit to heavy on the bass for my taste out of the box but this can be adjusted in a few easy steps; a bit too bold looks-wise for Elana's taste; limited functionality on the cute little remote
Improved sound quality. AirPlay for wireless playback. AUX input and composite video pass-through. Can connect via USB for iTunes syncing.
Remote is so-so. Includes printed catalogue of other B&W gear, but no hard-copy owner’s manual. Price puts it out of reach of lots of music fans. Cloth speaker covers are a dust magnet.
It’s pricey, but for music fans, the updated Zeppelin offers excellent sound and great new features for the same price as its predecessor. Product Zeppelin Air Company Bowers & Wilkins Contact bowers-wilkins.com Price $599.95 Requirements iPod, ...
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Published: 2011-03-22, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air is a sleek, high-end iPod/iPhone stereo speaker with built-in Apple AirPlay audio-streaming capabilities. Ample speaker drivers--two 1-inch tweeters, two 3-inch midrange drivers, and one 5-inch woofer--provide solid sound
The Zeppelin Air is very expensive, and it offers little stereo separation unless you're sitting or standing near the speaker. AirPlay setup may be tough for first-timers, and there are some compromises when controlling via iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch
While the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air is as pricey as the earlier Zeppelin, Apple AirPlay support and improved sound quality make it a better value.
Top-notch audio performance, Sleek, minimal design, Streams audio via AirPlay from Apple devices, Output for sending video content to television,
Expensive, Remote control is awkwardly shaped, missing key features,
With Bowers and Wilkins, you definitely pay for the name and visual design as much as the audio quality. But excellent-sounding Zeppelin Air iPod dock with wireless streaming via AirPlay does not disappoint. ...
Abstract: Just announced on Twitter and the Bowers & Wilkins blog.The best sounding iPod® dock yet, it features Apple’s AirPlay technology for high-quality wireless streaming from iTunes® or an iOS device. Compared to the original, multi-award winning Zeppelin, ...
Abstract: Zeppelin Air wasn’t the first all-in-one AirPlay speaker system to be announced—that would be iHome’s less expensive iW1—but it will be the first to actually hit stores. Bowers & Wilkins has used its prior-generation, premium Zeppelin speaker as the b...
Killer sound, period. Wireless AirPlay streaming adds convenience while maintaining HD audio quality. So many upgrades over the original, yet the price is the same. Consumes only 0.8 watts in standby mode. Oh, and it charges your iPhone, too
If you're not an Apple person, you're limited to USB use. Doesn't work with iPods older than the Classic. AirPlay requires setup and maintenance smarts. Status indicator LED on the front will have you reaching for the manual to decode. Looks like a big do
The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air is a sleek, high-end iPod/iPhone stereo speaker with built-in Apple AirPlay audio-streaming capabilities. Ample speaker drivers--two 1-inch tweeters, two 3-inch midrange drivers, and one 5-inch woofer--provide solid sound
The Zeppelin Air is very expensive, and it offers little stereo separation unless you're sitting or standing near the speaker. AirPlay setup may be tough for first-timers, and there are some compromises when controlling via iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch
If you just want to plonk an iPod in a dock and for it to sound amazing then the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air is fantastic. The other features, however, are hard to use....
Abstract: Bowers & Wilkins’ Zeppelin Air iPod dock sounds excellent, looks very stylish and works easily once you’ve got it set up (an initially confusing process). The only concern we have is with its high price tag, which will deter plenty of prospective buyer...
