The Zeppelin is a group of speaker systems sold, designed, and manufactured by the English audio company Bowers & Wilkins for use with the iPod. The original speaker, the Zeppelin, was on sale from 2006-2011. WhatHiFi considered that it "set the benchmark for premium iPod speaker docks".[1]
The device has now been updated, and renamed the Zeppelin Air. It received substantial reviews by PC magazine, which rated it "excellent",[2] and from What HiFi.[3] The firm also uses the Zeppelin brand to market the Zeppelin Mini, which was reviewed by PCmag,[2] and What HiFi, in connection with their Zeppelin Air reviews. What HiFi said that "despite its smaller stature, there was no dip in sound quality."
| Device | Dock Connector | 3.5mm Analogue Audio | USB | Airplay (WiFi Audio) | S Video Output | Composite Video | Ethernet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeppelin | Yes | Yes | Updates Only (No Audio) | No | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Zeppelin Mini | Yes | Yes | Updates And Audio | No | No | No | No | |
| Zeppelin Air | Yes | Yes | Updates And Audio | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Device | Subwoofers | Midrange Drivers | Tweeters | Audio Enhancing Design Features | Total output Power (Watts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeppelin | 1 | 2 | 2 | Front mounted Speakers, with minimal surround casing | 150 |
| Zeppelin Mini | Yes | Yes | Updates And Audio | No | 90 |
| Zeppelin Air | 1 | 2 | 2 | Yes | 200 |