The new Zeppelin Pro Edition from Bowers & Wilkins is an upgraded version of their wireless speaker that contains absolutely no led.
Inside the new Zeppelin Pro reside two Titanium Dome tweeters, the same as found in the B&W 600 Series loudspeakers, a pair of 90mm midrange drivers that employ B&W’s proprietary Fixed Suspension Transducer (FST) technology, a 150mm subwoofer, and 240 Watts of amplifier power to drive ’em. The DSP assisted package has a claimed frequency response of 35 Hz to 24 kHz. (!)
In addition to multiroom capability, the new Zeppelin Pro provides access via AirPlay2, Bluetooth aptX Adaptive, Spotify Connect, and via the Bowers & Wilkins Music app, Deezer, Last.fm, Qobuz, TIDAL, TuneIn and more.
If you’re prone to flights of fancy, the new Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Wireless Speaker may be your ticket. Available directly from B&W in Solar Gold and Space Grey for $799.
Here’s the complete press release from B&W:
Bowers & Wilkins upgrades its iconic Zeppelin with new Pro model
Revised engineering, improved sound quality and enhanced finishes add even
more to the award-winning wireless speaker’s enduring appeal
Worthing, UK—October 15, 2024: The most recent version of the iconic Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin has already met with huge critical acclaim for its outstanding combination of spectacular design, superlative performance and superior smart features.
Now, Bowers & Wilkins is proud to announce an even higher-performance version of its world-renowned wireless loudspeaker: introducing the new Zeppelin Pro Edition.
Distinctive, innovative design
The new Zeppelin Pro Edition builds on the iconic shape of the existing Zeppelin, adding some subtle but effective upgrades to the design that only add to its already considerable appeal, including two all-new finishes – Solar Gold and Space Grey – together with a revised downlight that now offers user-selectable choice over 15 separate colors, each with brightness adjustment options.
Upgraded with award-winning Titanium Dome tweeter technology
As with all Zeppelins, the new Zeppelin Pro Edition is a complete and powerful speaker system in one elegant enclosure. The key to its improved performance is the introduction of Titanium Dome tweeters – as found in the latest generation of the multi-award-winning 600 Series loudspeakers – which are mounted at the far edges of the enclosure and are fully isolated from vibrations running through the cabinet generated by other, larger drive units.
The new tweeters are paired with 90mm midrange drivers using Bowers & Wilkins proprietary Fixed Suspension Transducer FST™ technology – as used in all the company’s premium floor-standing speakers. These drive units have been upgraded with increased cone damping, reducing the effects of cone break-up leading to a more open midrange sound. Along with revised DSP tuning designed to make the most of the potential of these new drive units, the result is an even more revealing, room-filling sound.
Finally, a 150mm subwoofer is on hand to add deep, detailed and refined bass to the open, high-resolution sound of the combined system. Mounted centrally at the heart of the Zeppelin Pro Edition’s structure, its design is carefully optimized to avoid unwanted ‘rocking’ of the cabinet as it operates, resulting in a cleaner-sounding and more agile bass delivery.
Great sound throughout your home
The Zeppelin Pro Edition has multiroom functionality built in. Use it with both other new Zeppelins in a multiroom environment or, if you prefer, a multiroom system based on Bowers & Wilkins’ own Formation range of high-resolution wireless speakers. Able to stream via AirPlay2™, Bluetooth aptX™ Adaptive and Spotify Connect™, the Zeppelin also gives users access to all the music streaming services available from the Bowers & Wilkins Music app, including Deezer, Last.fm, Qobuz, TIDAL, TuneIn and many more. This also means seamless interaction with Bowers & Wilkins’ award-winning range of wireless headphones or earbuds, which can also be controlled by the same Music app.
More stylish than ever and even more remarkable to listen to, the new, upgraded Zeppelin Pro Edition is available from 15th October in Space Grey or Solar Gold from www.bowerswilkins.com. for $799.
About Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins, founded in the UK in 1966, has been at the forefront of high-performance audio technology for more than 50 years. It designs and manufactures precision home speakers, headphones, custom installation and performance car audio products that set new standards for innovation and sound quality, earning countless awards and accolades from the world’s leading recording studios and musicians. Bowers & Wilkins’ reputation is based on the unwavering pursuit of the best possible sound and an unsurpassable music listening experience.
Zeppelin Pro Specifications
Drive Units
HF 2x 25mm (1 in) Titanium dome tweeter high frequency
MF 2x 90mm (3.5 in) FST midrange
LF 1x 150mm (6 in) Subwoofer
Technical Features
Bowers & Wilkins Music App (with Deezer, Qobuz and TIDAL support)
Apple AirPlay 2©
Spotify Connect
Bluetooth In
Digital Signal Processing
Dynamic EQ
Bluetooth: 5.0
AirPlay 2 compatibility: iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 11.4 or later, Apple TV 4K or Apple TV (4th Generation) with tvOS 11.4 or later, Mac or PC with iTunes 12.8 or later
Amplifier power output: 240W
Frequency response: 35 Hz to 24 kHz
Connections: USB–C – Service Only
Input voltage: 100V – 240V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption: Below 2 W (Sleep)
BT codecs
aptX™ Adaptive
AAC
SBC