7. Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin iPod speaker
Editors' rating: 7.7
The good: Seriously sleek, high-end iPod stereo speaker; three-way stereo system with two 1-inch tweeters, two 3.5-inch midrange drivers and one 5-inch woofer; 100 watts of power; mirror-polished stainless steel cabinet with black cloth grille; matching remote control; video output for hookup to a TV.
The bad: Very expensive; sounds better on acoustic music than bass-heavy genres such as rock and hip-hop; rubberized mounting stand seems better suited to a cheaper product; light on features; until a pending firmware update hits, some incompatibilities with newest iPods remain.
The bottom line: The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin effectively combines substantial build quality and detailed sound--but you're still paying a hefty premium for the iPod speaker's stunning good looks.
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Price: $600
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