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Bowers & Wilkins’ Zeppelin Pro Edition Wireless Speaker Features Upgraded Tweeters and More

At $799, Bowers & Wilkins refreshes the internals of its luxury table-top wireless speaker and changes up the color options.

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition Solar Gold Front Wireless Speaker

Bowers & Wilkins is well-known for its passive speakers and headphones, but another popular product in their lineup is the Zeppelin. Introduced first in 2007 as an iPod dock/speaker with a unique “zeppelin” shaped design, the loudspeaker was one of the first of its kind in the premium tabletop audio space and has remained in the lineup for over 17 years.

Improvements have been made throughout the years, and in 2015, the Zeppelin dropped its iPod dock features and became a full-fledged wireless streaming speaker.

Since that time, B&W released an updated version of the Zeppelin in 2021 and a McLaren Edition Zeppelin in 2023

For 2024, BW has released the Zeppelin Pro Edition with upgraded tweeters and improved hi-res audio support.

Zeppelin Pro Edition

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition Space Grey Lifestyle Wireless Speaker

Colors

The Zeppelin Pro Edition has the same core shape as the other currently available models, adding some subtle but effective upgrades to the design including two new finishes (Solar Gold and Space Grey). Also, users can select from 15 downlight colors that include brightness adjustment. This adds additional color accents for the Zeppelin.

Tweeters and More

B&W is claiming that the main improvement in the Zeppelin Pro’s sound quality is the inclusion of Titanium Dome tweeters. This tweeter design is the same as those found in the latest B&W 600 Series S3 loudspeakers

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition Drivers

The new tweeters are paired with 90mm midrange drivers using Bowers & Wilkins proprietary Fixed Suspension Transducer FST™ technology which is also used in all the company’s premium floor-standing speakers. These drive units have been upgraded with increased cone damping. This is designed to limit the effects of cone break-up leading to supporting a more open midrange sound.

Revised DSP (Digital Sound Processing) tuning also aids in getting the most out of the new speaker drivers filling a room with great sound. 

For low frequencies, a 150mm subwoofer is included that is designed to reproduce deep, detailed, and clear bass. Mounted in the center of the Zeppelin Pro Edition, the subwoofer is optimized to avoid unwanted ‘rocking’ of the cabinet further refining the audio result.

Multiroom Audio

Bowers & Wilkins Music App Screenshots

Just as the other current Zeppelins, the Pro Edition has wireless multiroom functionality built in. It can be paired with 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

Users can stream content via AirPlay2, Bluetooth aptX Adaptive, and Spotify Connect. Additional streaming services such as Deezer, Last.fm, Qobuz, TIDAL, TuneIn, and more can be accessed via the Bowers & Wilkins Music app.

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Tip: The Zeppelin can be used with Bowers & Wilkins’ wireless headphones or earbuds, which can also be controlled by the same music app.

Comparison

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Comparison
Zeppelin Pro Edition (2024)Zeppelin McLaren Edition (2023)Zeppelin (2021)
Price$799$899 $629$799 $699
Product TypeWireless SpeakerWireless SpeakerWireless Speaker
Amplifier Power Output (system total)240W240W240W
Tweeter (HF)2x 25mm (1″) Titanium dome 2x 25mm (1”) Double dome tweeters2x 25mm (1”) Double dome tweeters
Midrange (MF – FST)2x 90mm (3.5″)2x 90mm (3.5″)2x 90mm (3.5″)
Subwoofer (LF)LF 1x 150mm (6″) 1x 150mm (6”) 1x 150mm (6”) 
Frequency Response35Hz to 24kHz35Hz to 24kHz35Hz to 24kHz
Bowers & Wilkins Music App (with Deezer, Qobuz, and TIDAL support)YesYesYes
Apple AirPlay 2YesYesYes
Spotify ConnectYesYesYes
Bluetooth Ver 5.0Ver 5.0Ver 5.0
Bluetooth  CodecsaptX™ Adaptive, AAC, SBCaptX™ Adaptive, AAC, SBCaptX™ Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Digital Signal ProcessingYesYesYes
Dynamic EQYesYesYes
ConnectionsUSB–C – Service OnlyUSB–C – Service OnlyUSB–C – Service Only
Input voltage100V – 240V, 50/60Hz100V – 240V, 50/60Hz100V – 240V, 50/60Hz
Power consumptionBelow 2 W (Sleep)Below 2 W (Sleep)Below 2 Watts (Sleep)
DimensionsHeight: 210mm (8.3 in)
Width: 650mm (25.6 in)
Depth: 194mm (7.6 in)
Height: 210mm (8.3 in)
Width: 650mm (25.6 in)
Depth: 194mm (7.6 in)
Height: 210mm (8.3 in)
Width: 650mm (25.6 in)
Depth: 194mm (7.6 in)
Net Weight6.6 kg (14.6 lbs)6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)
FinishesSpace Grey
Solar Gold
Galvanic Grey 
Papaya Orange
Midnight Grey
Pearl Grey

The Bottom Line

The Zeppelin has had an interesting product history and is a good example of how Bowers & Wilkins has adapted it in accordance with changing music listening trends without changing its overall look. 

With regards to its exterior look, you wouldn’t think that such an odd shape for a speaker would sound good, but the Zeppelin has garnered a lot of attention and positive reactions.

Meridian Ellipse Wireless Streaming Speaker Front
Meridian Ellipse

One competitor Meridian Audio, has recently released the Ellipse wireless speaker that suspiciously looks like the Zeppelin, but is over triple the price. Other competitors include the Cleer Crescent ($699), Devialet Mania ($899) or the Cambridge Audio Evo One ($1499).

Is the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition still competitive at $799?

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition Solar Gold Angle Lifestyle Wireless Speaker

Price & Availability

The Zeppelin Pro Edition is available for $799 at bowerswilkins.com and Amazon.

Zeppelin Through the Years:

2 Comments

2 Comments

  1. MJ

    October 18, 2024 at 7:43 am

    Still no external connections for a turntable or cd player is a bit of a miss for me (especially with this having a ‘Pro’ moniker.

  2. Scott Voth

    October 27, 2024 at 5:37 am

    I had the 2nd generation and it sounded good when it actually worked. It eventually locked up and would not play at all. I sent it in to be repaired and when I got it back the repair lasted about 3 months and it stopped working again. I gave up with it at that point.

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