Zeppelin Wireless vs Play 5 (2015)

[Ryouku94]

Hi, I just bought a Zeppelin wireless but I wanted to know how it compared to a play 5 (2015) as I don't have anywhere near me where I can have a listen. Also I just want to know sound quality wise as I don't need multiroom.

Also I'm new to the forum, so I apologise if this is in the wrong area.

Any Help is greatly appreciated

 

[knaithrover]

Hi, I just bought a Zeppelin wireless but I wanted to know how it compared to a play 5 (2015) as I don't have anywhere near me where I can have a listen. Also I just want to know sound quality wise as I don't need multiroom.

Also I'm new to the forum, so I apologise if this is in the wrong area.

Any Help is greatly appreciated

I haven't heard the Zep but have a 2nd Gen Play 5 which is very very good at being what it is - a posh boom box. Mine is in the kitchen and it is perfect for casual listening, nice clarity and depth and goes very loud (which I don't actually need) but it's rather clinical and soulless. That said I really like the functionality and convenience of it, it's a great gadget and a far cry from the stereogram we had when I was a kid...

 

[Ryouku94]

Thanks for the reply, yeah looking at reviews online plus your comments it seems like an extremely good speaker. Listening to the zeppelin it is very impressive, although I don't have anything to compare against. I'm going to have to try and get to either a john lewis or pc world so i can have a listen to the play 5 before the 14 days return is up on the zeppelin.

Can't wait to have a look and listen

 

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I'm sure there's not much in it,however I can't say I was over impressed with the play 5 when I heard it.....I'd choose a Zeppelin any day of the week,looks better,has more prestige and probably sounds better too.Be rest assured you made the correct decision.

 

[Ryouku94]

Thanks, I have to admit I prefer the styling of the Zeppelin and the sound is amazing (well I did have £50 sandstrøm speakers before) but so far loving it. Main reason I wanted to compare was because of the price difference but I always forget that aside from sound quality brand partially does play a role.

 

[Al ears]

Thanks, I have to admit I prefer the styling of the Zeppelin and the sound is amazing (well I did have £50 sandstrøm speakers before) but so far loving it. Main reason I wanted to compare was because of the price difference but I always forget that aside from sound quality brand partially does play a role.

I have no idea what drivers are used in the Sonus but do in the Zeppelin. There is a lot of expertise here and the larger overall dimensions are going to be beneficial. My money would be on the Zeppelin.

 

[Ryouku94]

There was one other option which is the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay A8 which a friend of mine is selling. Not sure which one between the two as they both sound amazing>