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B&W Zeppelin/ Wedge Overview
The Zeppelin's bass reproduction is realistic, with a good sense of depth and a decent amount of detail to be found at the lower end of the frequency range. It does suffer from some compression, though, and is a little lacking in the upper range where bass presence is concerned.
This is a very pleasant listen and, in some ways, it's almost surprising that this kind of performance is being achieved on a budget model from a brand that often focuses on high-end speakers.
For those who are looking for a high-end, stylish wireless multi-room speaker to play their favorite music in, this could be the perfect solution. It's also an excellent option if you're looking to get better audio performance than the average table speaker. But, if you need more connections and you're happy to spend a bit of cash, there are some fantastic alternatives out there, such as Naim's Mu-so Qb.
B&W Zeppelin/ Wedge Features
Bowers & Wilkins has been making the best table speakers since the early days of the iPod dock and, as such, is well aware that its Zeppelin has become something of a benchmark in its own right. This time around, the company has stepped up its game, and with Formation Wedge, it looks to have a new contender in this category.
Wedge is a wireless multi-room speaker that can be controlled via the B&W Music app on iOS and Android devices. Its robust mesh network means it's great for grouping with other Formation speakers to create a full surround sound system.
It isn't the first high-end wireless speaker to use a MESH network, but it is one of the most successful at doing so. For those not familiar with this concept, it works similarly to how a router is used to connect multiple devices. A 2.4GHz signal gets information to the device and then it transmits it on the 5GHz band to communicate with other products.
The idea is to have the same network connection as a traditional wired audio system, but it can be more easily managed and implemented when using a wireless speaker. The advantage here is that it's easier to manage than having to wire everything together by hand, and it also makes it possible for the speaker to be placed in the same room as other products, rather than having to keep a separate network going in the other rooms of the home.
Aside from a dedicated app for controlling the speakers, it also supports Apple AirPlay 2, Roon, and aptX HD for wireless audio streaming over Bluetooth. You can also use Amazon Alexa voice control, which is a feature that is becoming more popular in smart speakers.
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