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Are you also sick of tangled cables and wires creating a mess? Do not worry, you are not alone pal. The market is fully stocked with wireless products in fact wireless speakers and systems are the new trend. For people obsessed with tidiness and cleanliness, going wireless with their speakers on their desktop table is the way forward to avoid the unnecessary mess wires make.
The variety of wireless speakers is endless and somehow the mindset that expensive products are fancier in performance is a myth now. The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless Speakers are priced at $465.23 however, the real question is whether the speakers are worth it or not? This review will analyze exactly that.
Build & Design
The look and form of Bowers & William is unique; its miniature of the original zeppelin and is known to have a classy design. In addition to being used as a speaker this is a great device to add aesthetics to your interior as well.
Bowers & William Zeppelin Wireless Speakers comprises of a build weighing around 14lb (6.5 kg). The wireless speaker is mini in size; around 7.4inch in height, 2.6inch in depth and 7.2inch in width. Hence if you are in search of a portable, compact speaker then this should NOT be on your shelf.
The front side is covered with glass fiber to lessen the vibrations and also specialized bracings to lessen the resonance in the cabinet. The front side of the Zeppelin Wireless is made up of elliptical fabric while the back side has an Ethernet port, power button, service and auxiliary ports.
What’s the downside of a beautiful exterior? To beautify the exterior of the Zeppelin Wireless a lot of the features have been let go of. Bluetooth button which was previously at the front is no longer prominent as it should have been. There is a great chance that if you do not consult the guide, you won’t be able to locate it.
If we compare the new version of wireless Zeppelin speakers with its old one, then it is safe to say that the newer version comes with multiple enhanced features and improvements in terms of design and build.
Technical Features
The audio system is a one piece system with latest units for drive along with the following additions:
- It comprises of two 25-watt double dome tweeters (1 inch),
- Constructed with decoupled aluminum,
- It comprises of FST (Fixed Suspension Transducer) technology. This increases the Kevlar effect on speakers to enhance sound integration,
- The mid range speakers consists of 3.5inch and 25-watt speakers with anti-resonance technology,
- It also consists of a 6.5inch subwoofer for deep bass when listening to audios at higher volumes,
- The 15-watt subwoofer is build with an extended throw voice coil,
- In the Wireless version the motor system’s resonance is increased to a good 500Hz to get rid of audio ringing sounds,
- The entire set of 5 drivers comprise of class D amplifiers,
Furthermore, the Zeppelin Wireless speakers harbor the advanced digital signal processing (DSP) which ensures the output of high quality natural sounds. The company claims that this version is at least two times better than its previous one since the signal inputs have a resolution of 24 bit/192 kHz. All these features combined are used to generate high quality sound output.
As far as the Bluetooth connection is concerned, the wireless speakers have the capacity to catch and play the music in the range of 30 m (which is a lot to be honest!). The Bluetooth connection itself is strong without any breakages in the middle which is quiet rare in wireless devices. Even if the connection gets lost the device reconnects itself automatically so there is no need to repeat the tedious process of establishing a connection.
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless Speakers Compatibility
These wireless speakers are compatible with multiple devices including the following:
- With AirPlay, all iOS devices are supported,
- PC installed with iTunes
- Mac
- AirPlay option on iPad, iPod and iPhones,
Moreover, the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless Speakers can directly be connected to a WiFi through the Spotify Connect option, providing listeners with enhanced sound quality.
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless Speakers Review on Performance
By now you must have concluded enough about the Zeppelin Wireless Speakers that they are outclass in their features and output. You must know that these conclusions are not premature and have been observed in reality when the speakers were getting tested.
In terms of audio performance, they are loud and ideal for big rooms to be played in. They also have an exceptional bass which remains pleasant even on the highest of sound volumes. Also, there are not any distortions or defects in the audio output even on high volumes. All in all, the performance is exemplary; the sound is pitch-perfect clear and all tunes from all musical instruments can be vividly enjoyed.
Summing it all up
Beautiful, Costly and Effective- these three words essentially sum up the entire Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless Speakers Review. It is a single piece sound system built with amazingly unique features that not only contains advanced technologies but can prove to be an aesthetic addition to the room.
Moreover, these wireless speakers are pretty simple and straightforward to configure while support a wide range of devices. The main downside of this device is that it does not have support for Android.
Now to sum it all up let’s take a quick look at the pros and cons of Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless Speakers:
My Personal Experience with Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless Speakers
Not long ago, I was looking forward to upgrading my sound system in my apartment. After a good long research, I came to the conclusion that there are two extreme ends when it comes to sound systems. The high end consists of pricey and fancy hi-fi systems connected with dozens of other devices. They are amazing when it comes to sounds but literally can cost you a kidney not to mention the racks you have to further invest in.
While on the other extreme end you will find the traditional wireless Bluetooth speakers which honestly are the go to sound system solution these days. Even though you have to keep these little monsters charged up but their dependence on Bluetooth instead of the traditional cables ensures that the sound quality, as well as the connectivity, is not only reliable but excellent as well. Not to mention their convenience has no match.
So it does not matter if you are in search of a speaker bringing you the ultimate party adventure at home or for a simple portable device to be taken on a relaxing beach weekend, there is a Bluetooth speaker out there made for your needs. I found mine to be the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless Speakers!
So the million dollar question here is that how to choose the best Bluetooth speaker for yourself?
If I talk about myself then the B&W Zeppelin Wireless Speakers did cost be around 465.23 dollars for which I had to save for a very long time but nonetheless the sound quality made it worth the wait and savings. You need to ensure that your speakers not only have a good battery life but an excellent sound quality as well because folks, that is what you are paying for.
There is absolutely no point in wasting money and bringing home a device that sounds like turtles hustling in a bathroom. The B&W Speakers fulfilled both of my requirements of a good battery life as well as high sound quality.
Then when it comes to the features, you need to ensure that the speakers are compatible with your devices, since I am an Apple user, the B&W Zeppelin Wireless Speakers supported the AirPlay option and I was a happy soul. Furthermore the Spotify Connect option was a real treat to be honest. Lastly, you must narrow down your choice for a good wireless speaker looking into the purpose or its use. Now I wanted a sound system for my home so considering the size of the B&W Zeppelin Wireless Speakers it is ideal to place it in the rack and just connect but it is not a great travel speaker that you can just carry to the beach or on a vacation.
