New B&W Zeppelin out!

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Zeppelin - Wireless smart speaker | Bowers & Wilkins

The Zeppelin wireless speaker updates an iconic design for the streaming age, combining high-resolution sound with smart, connected features and services.

www.bowerswilkins.com

 

[Gray]

'Beautiful design' they say
Distinctive, certainly.

 

[NHL99]

It's always a bit more secretive which DAC is inside these lifestyle units.

35Hz to 24kHz

240W
HF 2x 25mm (1”) double dome tweeters
MF 2x 90mm (3 1⁄2”) FST midrange
LF 1x 150mm (6”) subwoofer

Bowers & Wilkins Music App
(with Deeper, Qobuz and TIDAL support) Apple AirPlay 2
Spotify Connect
Bluetooth In
Digital Signal Processing
Dynamic EQ

 

[nopiano]

It's always a bit more secretive which DAC is inside these lifestyle units

Whatever it is, I doubt it cost more than $5!

 

[buzz_lightclick]

It looks a lot better than the old one did!

 

[bigboss]

It's always a bit more secretive which DAC is inside these lifestyle units.

The previous generation Zeppelin's internal DAC and DSP chip was made by Analog Devices.

 

[gel]

Now available to buy here:

Zeppelin - Wireless smart speaker | Bowers & Wilkins

The Zeppelin wireless speaker updates an iconic design for the streaming age, combining high-resolution sound with smart, connected features and services.

www.bowerswilkins.com

 

[NHL99]

Now available to buy here:

Want to compare it to the more expensive Wedge and the Naim offerings first.

 

[gel]

Anyone heard it yet?

 

[gel]

On John Lewis website now:

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless Smart Wi-Fi Bluetooth Speaker

Buy Midnight Grey Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless Smart Wi-Fi Bluetooth Speaker from our Speakers range at John Lewis & Partners. Free Delivery on orders over £50.

www.johnlewis.com

 

[Tinman1952]

On John Lewis website now:

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless Smart Wi-Fi Bluetooth Speaker

Buy Midnight Grey Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless Smart Wi-Fi Bluetooth Speaker from our Speakers range at John Lewis & Partners. Free Delivery on orders over £50.

www.johnlewis.com

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[bigboss]

 

[manicm]

Pity no way to connect a tv to it.

 

[gel]

Pity no way to connect a tv to it.

What about Bluetooth? That’s how I have my Wedge connected.

 

[buzz_lightclick]

What about Bluetooth? That’s how I have my Wedge connected.

I thought you were returning the Wedge?

 

[bigboss]

I thought you were returning the Wedge?

No, I think he returned the Formation Duo.

 

[gel]

I thought you were returning the Wedge?

Decided to keep it.

 

[gel]

No, I think he returned the Formation Duo.

Yep, I bought the Formation Duo brand new but you could tell they had been used. So it went back.

 

[gel]

Review here:

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin (2021) review: An icon reborn

Bowers & Wilkins reintroduces one of its most iconic speaker systems - the Zeppelin - this time with full wireless support. Here's what we make of it.

www.pocket-lint.com

 

[gel]

How can you tell what’s best the Zeppelin or Wedge?

 

[gel]

Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge vs Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless: What is the difference?

What is the difference between Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge and Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless? Find out which is better and their overall performance in the portable speaker ranking.

versus.com

So I guess the Wedge is best then?

 

[manicm]

So I'm also confused, googling UK prices, the Wedge is only 100 quid more. Are B&W shooting themselves in the foot, or maybe they're phasing out the Wedge?

 

[gel]

So I'm also confused, googling UK prices, the Wedge is only 100 quid more. Are B&W shooting themselves in the foot, or maybe they're phasing out the Wedge?

I am not sure either! More here between the two:

[Wireless Speaker] Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge vs. Zeppelin 2021 – Game & Tech Focus

 

[gel]

So I'm also confused, googling UK prices, the Wedge is only 100 quid more. Are B&W shooting themselves in the foot, or maybe they're phasing out the Wedge?

According to B&W the Zeppelin is better than the Wedge and is only second to the Formation Duo.

 

[buzz_lightclick]

According to B&W the Zeppelin is better than the Wedge and is only second to the Formation Duo.

But you didn’t like the Duo in the end? Wasn’t any better than your 5.1 system with amp?