Testseek.com have collected 39 expert reviews of the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini.
January 2010
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The editors liked
Oh-so-pretty
Nice audio experience overall
Remote reaches pretty far
USB connection makes computer upgrades easy
Rotating dock for proper video playback
Ability to play and control iTunes
One of the best sounding iPod docks in its price range. Compact
Elegant design. Dock rotates for horizontal iPod view. Connects to PC via USB so remote can control iTunes.
Great sound. Compact unit. Very stylish and solidly built.
Smart
Stylish aesthetic
Digital USB input provides cleaner sound
Works with all iPod and iPhone devices
Unique
Rotating dock arm
The editors didn't like
Limited remote control
Mystery button on the remote
Chassis & controller are cruisin' for a bruisin'
Doesn't always sync right away
Sound can break up at higher volumes
Only for iPhone
IPod touch
And recent iPods. Remote control is awkwardly shaped and lacks full iPod navigation. No video output.
Can't navigate menus and playlists from remote. 400 bucks doesn't buy you a USB cable or a printed manual. Bass is adequate but not impressive.
Abstract: Whether or not this approach will pay off with Zeppelin Mini is going to depend primarily on two things: a consumer’s appreciation for the looks of this new audio system, and its preference for the B&W brand name. Having reviewed hundreds of different...
Abstract: iPod/iPhone music systems are available in every size, shape, color and price range, but a few, such as the B & W Zeppelin Mini, stand above the rest. Its high fidelity sound, ease of use and high style should put the Mini on your short list when shopp...
The Mini is a compact speaker dock with a big future, and top-notch sound quality – we just hope software updates are made available sooner rather than later ...
Keep the Zeppelin Mini in its comfort zone - not too loud, not too quiet - and out of cavernous rooms and you'll thrill to its lively presentation. Two speakers set so close are never going to give you spacey stereo, but the Mini more than compensate...
Loud; compact form factor; on-board digital-to-analogue converter
Expensive; doesn't look or sound as good as the original Zeppelin
The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini is a decent system, but we don't think it justifies its high asking price in the way that its larger sibling does. If you've got the space, we'd recommend you go for the original Zeppelin instead ...
Bowers and Wilkins has proved that it can produce superb iPod sound quality in a smaller chassis, while adding a few new features along the way. The Mini isn't as aesthetically striking as the original Zeppelin though, and it doesn't excel aurally to quit...
