Zeppelin (iPod speaker system)

The Zeppelin is a group of speaker systems sold, designed, and manufactured by the English audio company Bowers & Wilkins for use with the iPod. The original speaker, the Zeppelin, was on sale from 2006-2011. WhatHiFi considered that it "set the benchmark for premium iPod speaker docks".[1][2]

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin

The device has now been updated, and renamed the Zeppelin Air. It received substantial reviews by PC magazine, which rated it "excellent",[3] and from What HiFi.[1] The firm also uses the Zeppelin brand to market the Zeppelin Mini, which was reviewed by PCmag,[3] and What HiFi,[1] in connection with their Zeppelin Air reviews. What HiFi said that "despite its smaller stature, there was no dip in sound quality."[1]

Units compared

Input/Output

DeviceDock Connector3.5mm Analogue AudioUSBAirplay (WiFi Audio)S Video OutputComposite VideoEthernet
ZeppelinYesYesUpdates Only (No Audio)NoYesYesNo
Zeppelin MiniYesYesUpdates And AudioNoNoNoNo
Zeppelin AirYesYesUpdates And AudioYesNoYesYes

Audio

DeviceSubwoofersMidrange DriversTweetersAudio Enhancing Design FeaturesTotal output Power (Watts)
Zeppelin122Front mounted Speakers, with minimal surround casing150
Zeppelin MiniYesYesUpdates And AudioNo90
Zeppelin Air122Yes200

References

  1. "B&W Zeppelin Air". What Hi Fi. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
  2. Review: B&W Zeppelin. MacWorld, 22 April 2008
  3. "Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air". PCmag.com. March 22, 2011. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
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