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

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Input/Output

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Device Dock Connector 3.5mm Analogue Audio USB Airplay (WiFi Audio) S Video Output Composite Video Ethernet
Zeppelin Yes Yes Updates Only (No Audio) No Yes Yes No
Zeppelin Mini Yes Yes Updates And Audio No No No No
Zeppelin Air Yes Yes Updates And Audio Yes No Yes Yes

Audio

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Device Subwoofers Midrange Drivers Tweeters Audio Enhancing Design Features Total output Power (Watts)
Zeppelin 1 2 2 Front mounted Speakers, with minimal surround casing 150
Zeppelin Mini Yes Yes Updates And Audio No 90
Zeppelin Air 1 2 2 Yes 200

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "B&W Zeppelin Air". What Hi Fi. 6 May 2011. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
  2. ^ Review: B&W Zeppelin. MacWorld, 22 April 2008
  3. ^ a b "Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air". PCmag.com. March 22, 2011. Retrieved 2013-06-04.