Overview

Zeppelin Mini is an integrated speaker system from Bowers & Wilkins, makers of the speakers used to monitor the recording of much of the music on your iPod. B&W developed its iPod speakers with the same exacting standards as the speakers that are used in Abbey Road Studios and Skywalker Ranch.

Design

To compliment the iPod user interface, the docking port allows you to grasp your iPod or iPhone as if it were in your hand. It also cleverly accommodates iPod or iPhone models of differing depth through a spring-loaded docking arm that flexes to adjust automatically. The dock also rotates through 90 degrees.

Heritage

At Bowers & Wilkins, the quest to develop the perfect speaker has lasted more than 40 years. The designers are always mindful of the goal to create a speaker that portrays a musical performance exactly as it was recorded, with zero coloration.

Technology

Mini uses two newly developed, full-range, 3-inch glass fiber drivers whose uniquely slotted cone and very long-throw “motor” deliver unprecedented range and dynamics for so compact a transducer. B&W's advanced DSP technology maximizes the drivers' abilities to produce jaw-dropping loudness and fullness. And two leading-edge Class D (“digital”) amplifiers ensure plenty of power from ultra-compact, nearly cold-running circuitry.

Multi-purpose USB connection

The USB connection in the back of the unit allows for audio streaming from iPod via docking arm or from a Mac or PC via mini USB connection located on back of the unit. It also allows iPod/Mac/PC sync with iTunes (when Zeppelin Mini is in stand by mode). You can even use it for firmware upgrades with new iPhone/iPod releases.

Simple operation

Plug in Zeppelin Mini, place your iPod or iPhone on the docking port and hit the play button. The connections at the back let you play other sources through the unit. Easily change tracks, volume and mode with the pebble-like remote.

Features

Best-in-class sound provided by a compact speaker
Docking arm rotates 90 degrees for watching videos or skipping through Cover Flow
40 years of advancing the science of loudspeaker acoustics
USB connection allows for audio streaming from Mac or PC
iPod/PC/Mac sync with iTunes
Charges the iPod/iPhone when docked

Technical specifications

Technical features: Digital Signal Processing (DSP); Digital amplifier; Switch mode power supply; Rotating arm for cover flow operation; Flow port; USB streaming from Mac or PC; iPod/iTunes sync; Remote control
Drive units: Two 3 in./7.62 cm full range
Frequency range: -6dB at 47Hz and 22kHz
Amplifier power output: Two 18W
Power input voltage: 100V – 240V AC 50/60 on external power supply; 16V DC on product
Inputs: 30-pin iPod connector; 3.5mm mini-jack analogue; USB 2.0 for computer connection (streaming, synchronization and software upgrades)
Dimensions (HxWxD): 6.8 x 12.6 x 4.0 in./17.3 x 32.0 x 10.2 cm
Weight: 4.85 lbs./2.2 kg

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