Bowers & Wilkins Refreshes Zeppelin Tabletop Music System
Bowers & Wilkins updated the Zeppelin tabletop stereo system, named for its horizontal, oval design. The streaming music system, which has AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth aptX Adaptive audio and Spotify Connect, offers instant access to services including Deezer, Last.fm, Qobuz,…
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Soundcloud, Tidal and TuneIn via the Bowers & Wilkins Music app, said the company Wednesday. A new 5.9-inch woofer is mounted at the center of the cabinet to avoid “rocking” at high volumes; it’s surrounded by two decoupled double-dome tweeters used in the original system paired with B&W’s Fixed Suspension Transducer technology found in its floor-standing speakers. Alexa is built in but not Google Assistant. The 240-watt system will be multiroom-capable next year with a software upgrade making it compatible with B&W’s Formation product line. The system has switchable, dimmable ambient lighting designed to create a “halo” lighting effect on its metal pedestal stand. Dimensions are 25.6 by 8.26 by 7.6 inches. Price is $799 in midnight or pearl gray.