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Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini iPod Speaker Dock

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini

Compact iPod Music System Builds on Success and Features of the Original

Two years ago, Bowers & Wilkins’ iconic Zeppelin redefined what could be expected from a one-piece iPod™ speaker system. The British firm’s sculpturally tapered, beautifully finished active-loudspeaker iPod music solution proved that playback from Apple’s globally ubiquitous personal music player can indeed deliver gloriously musical in-room sound for all to enjoy. The original Zeppelin design demonstrated conclusively that amazing sound and striking visual beauty could coexist and indeed cohabit, in a confidently individualistic award-winning design that emphasized the premium quality and brand values of Bowers & Wilkins while enhancing those of the Apple iPod or iPhone™ docked to it.

Now, with the original’s unprecedented collection of glowing reviews and prestigious awards still growing, Zeppelin is joined by Zeppelin Mini. Substantially smaller but every bit as elegant, the Zeppelin Mini attains the same high standard of sound quality, and delivers astounding clean volume potential, deep-bass impact and extension for such a diminutive package.

Like its larger sibling, the Zeppelin Mini incorporates multiple Bowers & Wilkins core technologies to achieve unprecedented performance. B&W’s unrivaled expertise in loudspeaker design is exemplified by the Mini’s use of two newly developed, full-range, 3-inch fiber-glass drivers whose uniquely slotted cone and very long-throw “motor” deliver unprecedented range and dynamics for so compact a transducer. B&W’s extensive experience in digital signal processing (DSP) proved just as important, supplying advanced processing including proprietary dynamic equalization that maximizes the drivers’ abilities to produce jaw-dropping loudness and fullness. The Zeppelin Mini’s two leading-edge Class D (“digital”) amplifiers ensure plenty of power (18 watts each) from ultra-compact, nearly cold-running circuitry.

B&W’s patented Flowport™ enclosure architecture vents in the rear to minimize any noise or coloration from deep bass playback, even at extreme volumes.

Unlike many competing portable music systems, the Zeppelin Mini acquires the audio signal from a docked iPod or iPhone in pure digital form, performing the critical digital-to-analog conversion onboard using advanced, highly accurate, audiophile-grade circuitry. The result is a degree of musical refinement equaled by no other iPod music system. What’s more, a mini-USB port on the back of the Zeppelin Mini permits program material from outboard sources, such as desktop or laptop Macs or PCs, to stream content to the Bower & Wilkins system for superior musical playback. There’s also an analog-audio AUX input that allows the Zeppelin Mini to work its magic with older, legacy sources.

B&W’s proprietary flexible Zeppelin docking-arm is again present, permitting natural-grasp operation of the docked iPod/iPhone for wonderfully easy operation. But the Zeppelin Mini’s version goes even further, permitting vertical or horizontal docking of all iPhone/iPod Touch models. What’s more, syncing of a docked iPod/iPhone is transparently enabled via the Zeppelin Mini’s USB port, and of course, the new B&W model swiftly and safely charges the batteries of any docked iPod or iPhone.

Bowers & Wilkins’ new Zeppelin Mini is fully certified by Apple as “Made for iPod” and “Works With iPhone”. Its double-tapered-cone form echoes that of the original Zeppelin, as does its unexpectedly solid construction and meticulous chrome-and-fabric finish. Also like the original, the Zeppelin Mini boasts industrial design by globally famed London house Native Design Ltd. Both Zeppelin models marry a striking simplicity of design, highest-quality materials, and world-leading technology to deliver richly musical sonics and ergonomic sophistication that far exceed expectations. The Zeppelin Mini’s compact form-factor makes it irresistable for smaller spaces: dorm rooms, bedrooms, second homes, kitchens, and virtually anywhere serious music reproduction is welcome.

Initially, Zeppelin Mini will be available exclusively through Bowers & Wilkins authorized dealers such as Apple retail stores and the online Apple Store, Amazon.com, Bowers & Wilkins own network of U.S. retailers, plus upscale catalogue reseller Frontgate, upper-range department-stores and online retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue (saks.com) and Neiman Marcus (NeimanMarcus.com), as well as musical instrument stalwarts Musicians Friend (musiciansfriend.com) and Guitar Center (guitarcenter.com).

The Zeppelin mini will be available in November with a suggested retail price of $399.95.

About Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins is Britain’s leading exporter of loudspeakers and the number one imported brand in North America. Since 1966, Bowers & Wilkins’ “Quest for Perfection” has resulted in a succession of technical loudspeaker innovations that have satisfied the world’s most demanding listeners. Its products’ rave reviews and universal acceptance as monitors for classical music recording have helped Bowers & Wilkins become the dominant premium loudspeaker company throughout the world.

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