Testseek.co.uk have collected 39 expert reviews of the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini.
January 2010
(80%)
39 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
-
0 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
80010039
The editors liked
Looks great
Sounds decent
Includes remote
Syncs with iTunes
Line-in
Pluses
Stylish
Small design
Good quality treble
Useful USB connection
Excellent sound quality across the board
Smaller design perfect for smaller rooms
Easy to use
Easy to update software
Excellent sound quality. Compact design is perfect for smaller rooms. Easy to use and update
Fantastic design and pinsharp sonic performance
Loud
Compact form factor
On-board digital-to-analogue converter
Sound
Design
Build quality
The editors didn't like
Very very expensive
Minuses
Bass somewhat left by the wayside
Dock can't handle iPod/iPhone cases
Buttons are hard to reach
Struggles to fill large rooms
Has some software bugs that need ironing out
Struggles to fill large rooms. Has some software bugs that need ironing out
Hefty price tag and abnormally firm docking
Expensive
Doesn't look or sound as good as the original Zeppelin
Keep the Zeppelin Mini in its comfort zone - not too loud, not too quiet - and out of cavernous rooms and you'll thrill to its lively presentation. Two speakers set so close are never going to give you spacey stereo, but the Mini more than compensate...
Loud; compact form factor; on-board digital-to-analogue converter
Expensive; doesn't look or sound as good as the original Zeppelin
The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini is a decent system, but we don't think it justifies its high asking price in the way that its larger sibling does. If you've got the space, we'd recommend you go for the original Zeppelin instead ...
Bowers and Wilkins has proved that it can produce superb iPod sound quality in a smaller chassis, while adding a few new features along the way. The Mini isn't as aesthetically striking as the original Zeppelin though, and it doesn't excel aurally to quit...
Abstract: While the original Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin stereo system got its name for literally being shaped like a blimp, the Zeppelin Mini takes a far more conservative design approach by adopting a cylindrical shape which takes up a smaller footprint. But th...
