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Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin

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User ratings:
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63 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.5 out of 5
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Pros

  • Bluetooth-enabled and the Bluetooth antenna is very robust
  • easy and usually seamless
  • DSW did a great job keeping the music balanced and accurate

Cons

  • and Bluetooth wireless protocols are limited to 16 bits
  • Only your wireless AirPlay and Bluetooth sources can waltz in the front door
  • reduced bass response and a distinct loss of punch

Key specs

  • yes
  • yes
  • 150 W

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Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin - Pros & Cons

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin

Pros

  • Bluetooth-enabled and the Bluetooth antenna is very robust
  • easy and usually seamless
  • DSW did a great job keeping the music balanced and accurate
  • Zeppelin Air sounded phenomenal
  • speaker has amazing presence in the midrange and vocal tracks are dynamic and natural
  • seamless and easy
  • very flexible and the internal Bluetooth antenna was excellent
  • clean and tuneful bass
  • airy and rhythmically nimble
  • improved design and mind-blowing musical performance
  • a design classic and looks better than ever in its more streamlined enclosure

Cons

  • and Bluetooth wireless protocols are limited to 16 bits
  • Only your wireless AirPlay and Bluetooth sources can waltz in the front door
  • reduced bass response and a distinct loss of punch
  • the monitors own volume output was often at odds with the Zeppelin
  • you are no longer streaming directly from your device
  • Zeppelin Wireless seldom broke up and lost the stream
  • my Wi-Fi problem with my Android tablet null and void
  • The composite video output has been eliminated along with the dock
  • inherently limited stereo separation
  • losing none of its sumptuous detail or precise organisation
  • There s no Android version yet

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin - Technical Overview

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IconPeak power
150 W
Best:
Devialet Phantom
Peak power: 4500 W
IconWeight
6500 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels1.0
Low frequency44.0 Hz
High frequency28.0 kHz
RMS150.0 W
Peak power150.0 W
Number of drivers5
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Dimensions
Height7.4 in
Width25.98 in
Depth7.2 in
Weight229.28 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiverno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
Streaming standards
  • AirPlay
  • Spotify Connect
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Design
Colour of productWhite
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Connectivity
USByes
USB version2.0
Other connectors
  • Ethernet
  • Headphone output
AUX inyes
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
Aptx Supportyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth codecaptX
Wired inputs
  • 3.5mm
  • Ethernet
Bluetooth version4.1
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
AirPlayyes
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Power
Battery operatedno
USB poweredno
Electric (not USB)yes

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Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Bowers & Wilkins - Editorial Reviews (34)

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Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin B&W's Zeppelin Wireless casts off its tethers to float higher than ever
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Digital Trends
Published: 08.12.2015
B&W's Zeppelin Wireless casts off its tethers to float higher than ever

British audio outfit, Bowers & Wilkins, reprises the Zeppelin once again, this time in the form of a completely wireless speaker, which the company claims was completely redesigned from the ground up.

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Zeppelin wireless Bluetooth speaker review: This is what music was made for
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Dailystar.co.uk
Published: 11.12.2015
Zeppelin wireless Bluetooth speaker review: This is what music was made for

STUNNING sound and drop-dead gorgeous design make this one of the best Bluetooth speakers money can buy.

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Published: 18.11.2015
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless
5.0

Finally, the classic one-box speaker is streaming-friendly

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin (2021) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 29.10.2021
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin (2021) Review
4.0

The 2021 model of the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin speaker delivers wonderful, high-fidelity wireless audio from a strikingly designed enclosure, with built-in support for Amazon's Alexa voice assistant.

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin review - beautiful looks and beautiful sound
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Tech Guide
Published: 23.01.2022
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin review - beautiful looks and beautiful sound
4.5

90% VERDICT The Bowers & Wilkin Zeppelin is a thing of beauty – not just beautiful to look at – but beautiful to listen to as well. Pros Stunning and unique designRemarkable clarity and authority Alexa compatible smart speaker Upgradable over time Cons App took a while to work There are Bluetooth speakers – and […]

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Speaker review: Strong showing from a familiar form
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DXOMARK
Published: 17.12.2021
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Speaker review: Strong showing from a familiar form

Bowers & Wilkins introduced the Zeppelin about 15 years ago, and at that time it came with a state-of-the-art iPod dock. The brand has updated the device periodically since then, and while the iPod dock is long gone, the iconic shape remains.  This is an expensive and large speaker; it weighs 6.5 kilos and is [...]

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless review: Quality audio made easy
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Good Gear Guide
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless review: Quality audio made easy
4.5

The Zeppelin is back and it is better in every single way

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin B&W Zeppelin Wireless Sound System
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Sound & Vision
Published: 03.03.2016
B&W Zeppelin Wireless Sound System

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Published: 11.04.2016
Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless Speaker Review
4.0

The Zeppelin Wireless Speaker by Bowers and Wilkins is an all-wireless design boasting both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support. It provides deep rich sound in a relatively small, yet interesting package.

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless Speaker: A Beautiful Beast
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GearDiary
Published: 06.12.2015
The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless Speaker: A Beautiful Beast

I've been intrigued by the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin speakers since Doug reviewed the Zeppelin back in 2008, followed by Dan's Zeppelin Air review in 2011. Now it's 2015, and B&W has released their most refined Zeppelin yet,

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Review: Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless
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WIRED
Published: 08.10.2015
Review: Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless
4.5

The iconic wireless speaker gets a redesign. It looks better, sounds better, and works with a wider range of devices.

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StereoNET Australia
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless Review

Despite being somewhat of a household name within audio circles, if you're buying into wireless audio for the first time you may not have heard of Bowers & Wilkins. We take a closer look at their Zeppelin Wireless - Airplay and Bluetooth Speaker.

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Review: Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless speaker
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New Atlas
Published: 18.01.2016
Review: Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless speaker

In an age of wireless speakers dominated by singing soda cans and the occasional light show, the Zeppelin Wireless from British audio firm Bowers & Wilkins keeps the focus refreshingly on the task at hand. The latest in the Zeppelin line takes what was previously a muscle-bound iPod dock, upgrades…

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless Speaker Reviewed
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HomeTheaterReview
Published: 09.12.2015
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless Speaker Reviewed
5.0

Bowers & Wilkins is a special name in the audiophile community; this is due to the company's uncanny ability to combine stellar sound quality with artful aesthetics--something other manufacturer...

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless speaker review – The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 12.02.2016
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless speaker review – The Gadgeteer

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