Comments on: Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Review

By: Rob Barnes

Rob Barnes — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:04:55 +0000

I bought one last week, and was very impressed with it, right up to the point where I got an electric shock from it (steel components). I’ve measured 190V AC on the centre ring (which might explain the rude awakening that it gave me!). I agree with some of the comments about build problems, but it is quite obvious that these guys know how to make speakers, so I am looking forward to the replacement when it comes. However, any owners, make sure that you don’t have the same problem as me – it was uncomfortable, and I would have been significantly less impressed if my 2 year old had touched it!

By: Ted Z

Ted Z — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:38:46 +0000

I’ve had this unit for a couple of weeks. It looks great and the iPod integration is flawless. The sound us generally ok but certainly not up to the standard of a quality set of home stereo speakers.

The unit emits a low squeal due to poor noise filtering, it does this both from my Ipod 3g and my 2g touch. Also the dock arm isn’t aligned fully with the chrome trim. For the price paid I expected much better.

Thinking of sending it back.

By: woofwoof7

woofwoof7 — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:51:06 +0000

I have both the Bose sounddock 2 and the Zepplin unit… and I have to say that the Bose unit matches it for the most part, in my opinion if you can only buy one buy the Bose unit… cheaper and sound quality can’t be beat for the price… I’m not knocking the Zepplin… I own it! but if you can only buy one go with Bose

By: Lui

Lui — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:55:20 +0000

“Baja” is with B no with V.

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:01:19 +0000

The Zeppelin has been out for 2 years now and price is the biggest downfall…check out the newest video they have: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ah0u_WfLWOY

By: Bob

Bob — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:10:17 +0000

Very overpriced and a silly remote. I believe that problems will show up relatively quickly.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:02:27 +0000

I was initially disappointed. I think it is reliant on careful positioning in your room, like so many devices. A bit of patience has paid dividends, and I now think the zep is a masterpiece. I’ve discovered new depths to many favourite tracks, and for me that means it’s good value for money.

My only ask is that if anyone has worked out how to take the speaker grilles off, to please let me know… I’ve put far too many greasy fingerprints on the shiny steel trying, but to no avail!!

By: david65@teleline.es

david65@teleline.es — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:17:56 +0000

I was undecided in buying me a loudspeaker of so much money, but as soon as you hear it you remain lit of his quality and design.
David.

By: Lukas

Lukas — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:45:06 +0000

Bought it at Apple store, build quality was poor (center chrome rim with volume control was misplaced by some 5mm). Had it replaced, build quality still is poor (rubber stand improperly attached, the unit tilts side to side), plus the new unit makes cracking noise when turned on and it seems some noise filter is not working properly, as there is significant noise from iPod classic hard drive seek in speakers when new track is loaded. Sound is great generally, but these cockups are unaceptable for 600 dollar gadget! I had B&w speakers in my living room for some time and they are great, but it seems company has little experience with CE products.

By: Lloyd

Lloyd — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:16:14 +0000

The Zeppelin is an outstanding system. The companies customer service is great also. I had power problems with my unit and they sent me a new one within a week. $600.00 sounds like a lot for a I pod speaker system, but you will not be disappointed once you hear it.

By: gabriel

gabriel — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:45:22 +0000

el zeppelin el sonodo maximo no es lo sufisiente potente, como se anunsia . es muy vaja potencia.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:54:50 +0000

I just heard them yesterday at the apple store, I went in there to buy a $350 speaker and left to save more money for this one. Truly one of the most amazing speakers i’ve ever heard.

By: David H Dennis

David H Dennis — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:17:38 +0000

If I bought it, it would replace a $2,000 stereo system I had before, so I might even call it cheap. Well, maybe not cheap, but far from outrageously priced for what it is.

I tried it in the store and I was very impressed, especially from the fact that I put my iPhone right into the dock and even without switching it to airplane mode there was no noise at all. They really built some serious noise filters into that thing, and it shows.

If you want to try it, bring your own iPod or iPhone. Their musical selection has a bunch of old jazz recordings that are very noisy and don’t show it at its best. It played the more modern (better engineered) recordings flawlessly.

By: Mike Kobrin

Mike Kobrin — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:14:22 +0000

Pimpin’ ain’t easy… or cheap.

By: Scoop

Scoop — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:10:40 +0000

That thing looks awesome! Did I read it right though….$600? Yikes.