Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin iPod speaker review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Steve Guttenberg

Reviewed on: 19 November 2007

Tags: Bowers & Wilkins, Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin iPod speaker, radio, UK, accessories

We like:

Three-way stereo system with two tweeters, two midrange drivers and one woofer; 100W of power; mirror-polished stainless steel cabinet with black cloth grille; matching remote control; video output for hookup to a TV

We don't like:

Very expensive; sounds better on acoustic music than bass-heavy genres such as rock and hip-hop; rubberised mounting stand seems better-suited to a cheaper product; light on features

CNET UK judgement:

The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin effectively combines substantial build quality and detailed sound -- but you're still paying a hefty premium for the iPod speaker's stunning good looks

Full review:

Let's face it: as a category iPod speakers are a pretty uninspired lot. Their plastic, boxy and sometimes downright awful industrial design flies in the face of the iPod's masterful aesthetic and intuitive ergonomics. Until now, that is. Continue Reading...