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April 2011
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The editors liked
Big bold look and sound
Takes advantage of Apple's AirPlay
Cute little remote
Excellent sound quality
Easy to use app
Sleek design
Apple AirPlay which blows Bluetooth away
Stunning looks and even more stunning sound
Solidly built
Music sharing app
Top-notch audio performance
Sleek
Minimal design
Streams audio via AirPlay from Apple devices
Output for sending video content to television
The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air is a sleek
High-end iPod/iPhone stereo speaker with built-in Apple AirPlay audio-streaming capabilities. Ample speaker drivers--two 1-inch tweeters
Two 3-inch midrange drivers
And one 5-inch woofer--provide solid sound
Amazing sound
Great build quality
Stylish design
Killer sound
Period. Wireless AirPlay streaming adds convenience while maintaining HD audio quality. So many upgrades over the original
Yet the price is the same. Consumes only 0.8 watts in standby mode. Oh
And it charges your iPhone
Too
Improved sound quality. AirPlay for wireless playback. AUX input and composite video pass-through. Can connect via USB for iTunes syncing.
The editors didn't like
A bit to heavy on the bass for my taste out of the box but this can be adjusted in a few easy steps
A bit too bold looks-wise for Elana's taste
Limited functionality on the cute little remote
Awkward controls
Streaming can be unreliable
Not truly portable
Very Expensive
Different colored lights on the front of the unit mean something. I can never remember what
Plus it's hard to see what color is showing far away
Frustrating AirPlay setup. But once done
It's simple to use
Beware the firmware updates.
Expensive
Remote control is awkwardly shaped
Missing key features
The Zeppelin Air is very expensive
And it offers little stereo separation unless you're sitting or standing near the speaker. AirPlay setup may be tough for first-timers
And there are some compromises when controlling via iPad
IPhone
Or iPod Touch
Finicky network connectivity
Lacks true iTunes Windows instructions
Minor network interference
Faux plastic chrome
If you're not an Apple person
You're limited to USB use. Doesn't work with iPods older than the Classic. AirPlay requires setup and maintenance smarts. Status indicator LED on the front will have you reaching for the manual to decode. Looks like a big do
Remote is so-so. Includes printed catalogue of other B&W gear
But no hard-copy owner’s manual. Price puts it out of reach of lots of music fans. Cloth speaker covers are a dust magnet.
Abstract: Product round-up Apple’s AirPlay wireless streaming protocol can be used to play music from an iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, or from iTunes on a Mac or PC, directly to a compatible speaker. AirPlay uses Wi-Fi rather than Bluetooth and so audio is not compr...
The stunning looks of the original Zepplin are in place, but you’ll find it’s now a whole lot lighter, weighing in at an almost portable 6.2kg. To differentiate the look, you’ll find a black piano lacquer backplate is now in place, rather than the metallic backing of yore but it’s still a striking look. Never before has an iPod dock looked so good, with the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air iPod dock
You’d think with its looks and great sound the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air would be a clear winner. Sadly, it’s not all plain sailing as actually setting up the beast in the first place can be something of a chore. Not only is it a laborious process, once you’ve got it up and running with your iTunes account, you’ll find that it doesn’t really want to stray too far away from it. Then there is t
Looks can thrill but with a sound quality to match, the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air is the king of the roost for those who need an audio boost for their iPod or iPhone. In fact, we can’t praise the overall gadget quality of this system enough, it’s s...
Excellent sound quality for a medium-sized room; AirPlay works very easily; Great design
It's so expensive; Setup for AirPlay could confuse newbies, especially because there is no LCD screen
B&W's Zeppelin Air is a great-looking iPod dock. The design hasn't aged since the original Zeppelin's launch in 2007. Once you've got AirPlay set up, it's simple to use - we had songs streaming from an iPhone 4 and iTunes on a Macbook Pro within five minu...
B&W's Zeppelin Air is a great-looking iPod dock. The design hasn't aged since the original Zeppelin's launch in 2007. Once you've got AirPlay set up, it's simple to use - we had songs streaming from an iPhone 4 and iTunes on a Macbook Pro within five m...
Detailed, musical sound quality, iconic design, convenience of AirPlay
Poor quality video output, connection issues, no album art support, expensive
Overall, the Zeppelin Air is a worthy upgrade on an already lauded design. The inclusion of AirPlay seems a natural evolution, and performance is suitably premium. If you’re looking for a high-end sound system for your iTunes collections you’ll not be ...
Beautiful design, Incredible sound quality, Apple AirPlay wireless streaming,
Expensive, Less subtle than the Arcam rCube,
Bowers & Wilkins has pulled off an engineering masterstroke with the Zeppelin Air. It still looks a million dollars, has even better sound reproduction than its predecessor and comes packing AirPlay. For these benefits it costs £100 more than the origina...
No doubt about it, the Zeppelin Air ain’t cheap, costing a full £100 more than the original did when it was released three years ago. Yet its stylishness endures, it still sounds great, and now comes with added AirPlay, though there’s still no option ...
