I have owned a number of bluetooth speakers including the Bose Soundlink Mini, Bose Soundlink III, JBL Charge, and Amazon Tap. I got the Zipp a few weeks ago and it is easily my favorite. Heres why:
Convenience: It's a big speaker, but still very portable. I got tired of the rectangular shape of the Soundlink III and the Zipp doesn't need a case. It comes with a handle and the narrower design allows it to fit pretty much anywhere. It's a little on the heavy side but thats what you get for in a speaker with this sound output.
Quality: This thing is loud! But more importantly, for me at least, its crystal clear. 360° sound doesn't seem like a big deal to most but it makes a huge difference, especially if you connect multiple Zipp speakers and are looking for a 'surround sound' experience. You can also change the acoustics of each individual linked Zipp to give a broader spectrum of sound (set one to classical, one to rock, and one to hip hop for example). It also has really good bass for a bluetooth speaker. This was a huge plus for me because generally you can't expect much bass from portable bluetooth speakers.
Connectivity - Everything you can ask for and more: 3.5 mm heaphone jack, standard USB port, AIRPLAY, WIFI.
Battery life - VERY GOOD. Long lasting. Libratone Zipp App shows you remaining battery life. Charges up in about 2 hours or so, for 11 or so hours of playback. Robust braided power cord supplied for charging.
Libratone App: This took some time to get used to but I don't understand where all the complaints are coming from. Really straightforward and convenient app. Also enables software updates for the speaker (not available for most speakers).
Bonuses: This is my favorite part. The Zipp has so much more to offer than a simple bluetooth speaker. Airplay and USB mass storage are awesome. It literally plays off the wifi and can store radio stations and music. Airplay works great and is easy to set up.
Overall thoughts? Better sound quality, better range and longer lasting battery than any other bluetooth speaker I have used and blows comparable models out of the water (Bose Soundlink). It looks great, sounds great, is convenient, and has new features that make it an instant favorite (you can even hold your hand over it and it will "Hush" the music!!). Well worth the price tag.
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| speaker size | 4 inches | 13.3 centimeters | 40 millimeters | — | 5 inches | 5 inches |
| power source | AC & Battery | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Corded Electric |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Bluetooth Version 5.1 Inputs and Outputs USB-C for charging, speakerphone and streaming On-Device Controls Power button Bluetooth connect button Microphone button Play/Pause button Volume up/down buttons Microphone 3 microphone array for great call clarity Voice Assistant Integration Wake Word Alexa Voice Assistant The voice assistant language selection needs to be selected in the Bang & Olufsen App Fast Pairing Made for Iphone (MFi) Google Fast Pair Microsoft Swift Pair | Bluetooth Version 4.2 Inputs and Outputs USB-C For Charging 3.5mm Mini-Jack On-Device Controls Power Button Bluetooth Connect Button Play/Pause Button Volume up/down buttons | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| speaker type | Multi Room | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Bookshelf | Multimedia | Outdoor, Bookshelf | Component |
| mounting type | Tabletop | Freestanding | Table Top | Tabletop | Freestanding | Floor Standing |
| weight | 3.3 pounds | 0.56 kilograms | 5.95 pounds | 2 pounds | 1.4 pounds | 10.5 ounces |
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PortabilityWith 10 hours of battery and a wireless portable design, you can take the ZIPP with you to every room and location. Connect with WiFi or Bluetooth. Play anything through AirPlay 2 or Spotify Connect. |
360 FullRoom soundEveryone gets in on the music thanks to a unique design and acoustic FullRoom technology sending full, rich sound in every direction. |
Multi-room musicZIPP is multi-room enabled. Connect up to 6 speakers via SoundSpace Link and fill your home with even bigger, bolder sound. |
PresetsYour favourites are only a tap away. Simply store and play 5 playlists or radio stations. Play each of them with a single touch. |
Work perfectly With IFTTT functionality in Alexa from an Echo device or Amazon tablet or stick, or any smartdevice with Alexa, it will definitely elevate your audio experience to another new level, pair 2 Zipps together to enjoy superbe stereo sound or use SoundSpace function connect 6 Zipps in every room, works like premium home audio system.
The WiFi connection range and stability are excellent, you will never lose a connection and no distance limitation anymore. play music via Airplay on your IOS devices, or play them on your Android devices through Libratone App.
Preset 5 your favorite playlist or internet radio station, streaming online directly without invorking Alexa or your smart phone, play a podcast, a station, a album, a genre, just press the heart button on the top of the speaker.
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What a sweet speaker! As soon as this handsome devil arrived I unpacked it, downloaded the app, put the speaker in pairing mode (long press the top button), connected it to my boyfriend's iPhone, launched Spotify, and we were in business! Seriously, five minutes.The sound is great. We have pretty varied taste in music, from loud and rocking to acoustic sweet stuff, not to mention leaving NPR on for hours on end. All genres sound great! I was afraid a bluetooth speaker would sound tinny, but it really doesn't. In fact we were rocking out and I became concerned that our neighbors would start banging on the wall. Ah, apartment life.And I just discovered the Voicing feature in Settings (in soundspaces), where you can set it to different kinds of sound profiles. I chose "Jazz Club," which emphasizes voices, but I also like the "Rock The House" setting. I definitely recommend playing with those to get smoother or deeper sound. Check out Room Settings, too. It seems to make a difference.The sound was cutting out when my boyfriend would take his phone into the other room, so I thought I would try to connect it to my iMac. I was totally overthinking it. I thought I would have to buy an Airport Express (I have an older Airport Extreme). But I went to the iTunes application on my Mac, and there's an Airplay icon on the top of the window. I just clicked it, and the Libratone Zipp showed up. Cool. Then I went to Spotify on my Mac, and down at the bottom on the right it says Devices; I clicked that and the Zipp was there, too. Really couldn't have been easier.You do have to redo the sound settings for each input device, but once you get each input set up, they stick. Also, if you like to toggle between Spotify and iTunes on your computer, you have to click on the Airplay button again in iTunes. But really, one click. That's it.I like the radio option within the Libratone app, too. You can choose 5 station presets. I spent a little time trying to figure out how to access those favorited stations through the app, but it doesn't quite work that way. Once you select your favorite stations, you actually press the heart button on the top of the speaker itself to toggle between stations, which is good too!Oh, and it is good-looking. And if you get more than one (we're working up to that), you can link them together so your music is playing in every room. And after a full charge (which was fast!), I haven't yet exhausted it.All in all, I highly recommend this speaker. I actually just recommended the smaller Too speaker to my sister who wanted something more portable, and she loves that one, too. The Zipp is just a perfect living room speaker. I love it.
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The sound !!!
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A.V.
Superb Audio!
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Mala conectividad
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