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Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin McLaren Edition
Celebrating the long-standing, award-winning partnership between Bowers & Wilkins and McLaren Automotive, and the McLaren supercars and Ultimate Series in which Bowers & Wilkins has been integrated, the Zeppelin McLaren Edition wireless speaker fuses McLaren-inspired styling with the high-performance wireless sound Bowers & Wilkins is renowned for. Best-in-class sound meets iconic McLaren design.
Sound by Design
McLaren Inspired
Celebrating the long-standing award-winning relationship between Bowers & Wilkins and McLaren Automotive, the Zeppelin McLaren Edition fuses McLaren-inspired styling and high-performance wireless sound.
Designed highlights
Integration of McLaren Automotive cues is subtle but stylish, with a Galvanic Grey body and Papaya Orange stand and highlights, the latter inspired by the famous Papaya Orange which originated on founder Bruce McLaren’s early racing cars.
Advanced audio technology
The Zeppelin McLaren Edition is a wireless smart speaker reimagined for the streaming age. Double Dome tweeters, FST midrange drive units and a powerful subwoofer combine for 24-bit high-resolution stereo sound.
Direct streaming
Enjoy your favorite music the way you want. The Zeppelin McLaren Edition can stream from Apple® AirPlay 2®, Amazon Music, Bluetooth aptX™ Adaptive, and Spotify Connect. Deezer, Last.FM, Qobuz, TIDAL HiFi Plus, and Pandora are available via the Bowers & Wilkins Music app.
Multiroom-enabled
Bowers & Wilkins wireless speakers allow you to seamlessly connect and stream high-performance sound in every room of your home. Using Zeppelin, Formation Series or Panorama 3, you can build your musical ecosystem and use it to play your favorite songs and albums effortlessly with the Bowers & Wilkins Music app.
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Manufactured under license from McLaren Automotive Limited. The McLaren name and logo are registered trademarks of McLaren.
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room-filling stereo presence from its reference-quality drive units and 240W amplification pairs deep, controlled bass with a natural midrange and refined treble. The Ear and ecoustics note the McLaren-inspired finish and added multi-room compatibility; DSP and Dynamic EQ keep tonal balance at any listening level, with precise imaging for nearfield and living-room setups.
Pros
- Room-filling stereo and authoritative low end driven by 240W amplification and a dedicated 150mm subwoofer
- Natural, detailed midrange from dual 90mm FST drivers for strong vocal presence
- Refined, extended treble courtesy of twin 25mm double-dome tweeters
- Extensive streaming and app control plus new multi-room compatibility (AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, aptX Adaptive)
Sound Quality
90/100
Bass
90/100
Single 150mm (6") dedicated woofer with DSP and specified 35Hz–24kHz response. For a compact all-in-one design this implies confident low-end extension and authority; score reflects strong bass for cabinet size but not subwoofer-level output.
Mid
93/100
Dual 90mm FST midrange drivers and Bowers & Wilkins' heritage of natural timbre suggest very good vocal presence and coherent crossover integration. DSP/Dynamic EQ further supports balanced midrange across levels.
Treble
92/100
Two 25mm double-dome tweeters point to refined, extended treble with air and detail. Design and brand tuning imply low risk of harshness while retaining clarity.
Soundstage Imaging
89/100
Compact, horizontally oriented enclosure limits ultimate width/depth versus separated speakers, but dual mids and DSP help produce precise imaging and stable center focus for nearfield/listening-room setups.
Dynamics
87/100
Active amplification with DSP provides punch and controlled transient response, but a single 6" woofer and compact cabinet constrain macro headroom compared with large floorstanders; still lively for its size.
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Build Quality
94/100
Premium finish (Galvanic Grey & Papaya Orange), solid construction and B&W engineering pedigree indicate excellent materials, fit/finish and internal engineering for resonance control and driver integration.
Features Connectivity
95/100
Extensive modern connectivity: AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC, Bowers & Wilkins Music App, DSP and Dynamic EQ. Very feature-rich for an integrated wireless speaker.
Value for Money
86/100
At a listed price of $899 this special-edition Zeppelin offers high-end design, finishes and modern streaming features; good value relative to premium compact wireless competitors, though pricier than basic bookshelf solutions.
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