Bowers & Wilkins has launched a brand new model of its iconic Zeppelin speaker, and the corporate says it was re-imagined for the streaming age. The audio machine producer describes the new Zeppelin as “smarter and more flexible” than its predecessors, with built-in help for Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, so customers can merely ask it to play no matter they need as a substitute of utilizing its bodily buttons. In addition, B&W plans to offer it multi-room functionality in early 2022 by means of a software program replace. Once that arrives, customers will be capable to hyperlink a number of Zeppelins collectively or hyperlink a Zeppelin with different B&W audio system in a multi-room setting. 

For now, the brand new mannequin helps AirPlay 2 and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth to offer each iOS and Android customers a straightforward strategy to stream audio from their units. Like the earlier model, it options Spotify Connect and will be managed utilizing the Bowers & Wilkins app, which provides it entry to extra streaming companies like Deezer, Soundcloud and TIDAL. 

The new Zeppelin comes with two Decoupled Double-Dome tweeters mounted on the far edges for “a wide, spacious and highly accurate sound.” Plus, it has a brand new 150mm subwoofer for a deep, detailed bass. The 2021 mannequin might be accessible beginning at this time in Midnight Grey or Pearl Grey from retailers or from the company’s website. As potential patrons in all probability already anticipate, the high-end speaker will not come low cost: It’ll set them again $799, which is $100 greater than the earlier model’s debut value.