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The latest version of Libratone's chic wireless speaker struts down the catwalk in a new Nordic Black jacket and a host of features not found on the original Zipp, which we reviewed back in 2012. This Danish-designed speaker is equipped with Wi-Fi, Blue...
Solid build and customisable design, Warm, weighty sound with lots of bass, Streams from a wide range of sources, Easy to use...
Bass can be overpowering, Soundstage could be more open, No DLNA playback through phone app...
Libratone's popular Bluetooth speaker is enhanced by a swanky new colour scheme and nifty features, but its impressive sound quality is the real star of the show...
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Libratone’s design aesthetic remains consistent with its Zipp speaker, which shouldn’t be confused with the older 'Classic' version that only supports Bluetooth. The current variant, and the one reviewed here, has some important additions, one of which i...
Earth shattering bass, Libratone's SoundSpace Link support, Design and build quality...
Price tag, App functionalities, Closed soundstage...
The Libratone Zipp can extend multiroom music even into your garden, and the 360 sound is great...
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whatmobile.net Updated:
2017-07-30 18:36:38
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The Libratone Zipp is a truly excellent premium Bluetooth speaker with brilliant sound quality and plenty of punch. Combine this with the benefits of a multi-room setup and you have perhaps the best device in its category. Product Type: Bluetooth SpeakerM...
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Libratone is a Scandinavian company and does things a little differently. First, it likes its materials: whether woolly coats or similar, like with its Diva soundbar. Second, its products aren't as outlandishly expensive as most things in Copenhagen. The...
Big sound & bass, quirky & colourful designs, multi-room/pairing possible, affordable considering competition, simple app setup & control...
Not the very cleanest sound (great for the price though), it's rather large, touch control occasionally fussy...
The Libratone Zipp is a total rework of its 2012 original. The new quirky zip-up design is fun, while the physical size - which perhaps makes it a bit too large to cart around outside of the house - lends well to stomping bass and audio output consi...
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Let's get straight down to it shall we? The Libratone Zipp delivers good audio and it does so no matter where you or the device is positioned. From its sleek, cylindrical drum of a body, this flask-shaped speaker system manages to pump out music in every...
360-degree output, Clean Scandinavian design, Seamless format switching...
Plastic body...
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Before deciding on your perfect Bluetooth speaker, you need to consider a number of factors. Some of these will be obvious; some might only become clear after you've paid your cash and made the wrong decision. Our guide to the best Bluetooth speakers is h...
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Even for us, we thought, it would be a tad uncouth anthropomorphosising a wireless speaker you can unzip. Besides, what impressed us so much about the original Libratone Zipp , which we awarded five stars three years ago, was not its colourful anorak but...
Full-bodied, smooth sound, Rhythmically good, Innovative multi-room options, Stand-out design...
Lacking some drive, Slightly closed-in presentation...
Undoubtedly, the new Zipp is a success; a worthy sequel that proves this concept has the legs to keep up with a market that has flourished as much as Libratone's reputation over the past few years.It probably doesn't stand out as much as its predecessor...
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I have no doubt there were instruction initially but this product was not new when it arrived with me. If you have an ‘i' or MAC device there is a fool proof way of setup. For those connecting to a PC, Android or Microsoft Phone it requires a few fairly s...
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We're big fans of the Libratone Zipp BT, and not just because of the bright woolly covers. The original Zipp wowed us with its extensive steaming features and superb sound quality. And with new Bluetooth powers and an all-new price of £300, the updated L...
Spacious, room-filling sound, Clear and open, Refined and subtle, Agile, musical and engaging, Extensive features, Stylish...
Paltry battery life...
There's no denying the Libratone Zipp BT's charm. It's lovely to listen to, and we'd welcome it into our homes with open arms...
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The Play:1 Sonos system has an undeniably classy design with a premium price to match - but it's worth it. The hifi sound quality and performance of the speaker system allows for minimal distortionfrom a small unit, even at load volumes. Premium speake...
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technologytell.com Updated:
2017-07-30 18:36:38
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Today, speaker design and connectivity is practically as important as audio quality itself. This is more or less the core belief of Libratone, who happens to have an entire lineup dedicated to high-quality audio wrapped up in Scandinavian design. The Lib...
The Libratone Zipp creates wonderful sound that flows out and touches you right in the feelings. It delivers music in such a way that gets people up and moving, an aspect that is sometimes lost on many other speakers. I was dubious about the wool covers...
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Stuff magazine Thu, Apr 4 2013, 12:13PM It’s furry! It’s cylindrical! It’s available in a variety of bright colours! Yep, it’s clear from the off that the Libratone Zipp is a bit of an attention-seeker. That shape isn’t simple affectation, though...
As fun to listen to as it is to look at, the portable Zipp is an AirPlay pleasure...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2017-07-30 18:36:38
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Music is something that we often take for granted. Whether we're listening to in on our way to work, or drowning out the sounds of the Metro, or just enjoying some choice tunes at a party, music is what transcends all languages and barriers. Of course one...
So does the Zipp stand up (pun intended) as a portable speaker? The answer is a yes, it does do a great job of providing you with a great and consistent sound no matter what you're playing with it. It's easy to setup and configure, and it's 4-hour batte...
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tech.uk.msn.com Updated:
2017-07-30 18:36:39
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So you've updated your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to the latest version only to find that you can't dock it in your portable speaker any longer thanks to Apple's new Thunderbolt connector.But instead of going out and buying a Thunderbolt dock, or Apple'...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2017-07-30 18:36:39
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The Libratone Zipp is the younger, more portable sibling to the more expensive Libratone Live, both of which are stylish wireless speakers that stream audio via Apple’s AirPlay. At $449 (direct), it’s not cheap, but none of the quality AirPlay speakers to...
The wireless Libratone Zipp is portable, ultra-stylish, and a solid audio performer at moderate volumes, but its signal processing will be a turn-off for some...
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Libratone's Zipp portable AirPlay speaker looks great. It comes with interchangeable woollen sleeves: a grey one, red one and blue one, or the 'funky' black, pink and yellow. Controls and inputs are cleverly hidden behind the leather carrying handle. As w...
Good looking, Sound is good…...
…but not great, Overpriced...
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After years of neglect, competition in the portable speaker market is finally picking up with credible choices across a range of budgets. Now joining the ranks at the top end is premium Danish speaker manufacturer Libratone and it has high hopes of wooin...
Lossless audio on the move, Stylish, customisable design, AirPlay...
Short battery life over WiFi, Bass overwhelms treble, Extremely expensive...
In many ways the Libratone Zipp is a triumph. Libratone has reinforced its superb design credentials with a beautifully styled product that combines AirPlay with lossless wireless audio on the move and its 2.1 driver arrangement is unique in a speaker of...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2017-07-30 18:36:39
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Libratone's Zipp portable AirPlay speaker looks great. It comes with interchangeable woollen sleeves: a grey one, red one and blue one, or the 'funky' black, pink and yellow.Controls and inputs are cleverly hidden behind the leather carrying handle. As we...
Good looking, Sound is good…...
…but not great, Overpriced...
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Libratone's Zipp is another entry in the continually expanding market of colorful and unusually shaped wireless, portable speakers. However, while most of those speakers use Bluetooth, the Zipp uses Apple's AirPlay technology; and instead of being a short...
Though it's 1.3 pounds heavier, the Zipp feels about as portable as the big-but-totable Big Jambox. And as great as the Big Jambox sounds, the Zipp sounds even better. With its clever AirPlay and PlayDirect implementations, its simple setup process, and i...
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Libratone's Zipp is another entry in the continually expanding market of colorful and unusually shaped wireless, portable speakers. However, while most of those speakers use Bluetooth, the Zipp uses Apple's AirPlay technology; and instead of being a sh...
Clever AirPlay and PlayDirect implementations; Simple setup process; Attractive design...
A little expensive...
Though it's 1.3 pounds heavier, the Zipp feels about as portable as the big-but-totable Big Jambox. And as great as the Big Jambox sounds, the Zipp sounds even better. With its clever AirPlay and PlayDirect implementations, its simple setup process, and i...
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Libratone’s is another entry in the continually expanding market of colourful and unusually shaped wireless, portable speakers. However, while most of those speakers use Bluetooth, the Zipp uses Apple’s AirPlay technology; and instead of being a short...
AirPlay; PlayDirect; simple setup; attractive design; beautiful audio output...
Expensive; colour choices at purchase, $499.95 (Salty Grey, Raspberry Red); $549.95 (three-pack colour collections)...
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For those of us that have strong memories of times spent untangling speaker cables, Bluetooth speakers can seem like witchcraft. Plonk a pill-shaped box on your shelf, or hang it up in the kitchen, then zap your music to it with nothing more than a few sw...
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For those of us that have strong memories of times spent untangling speaker cables, Bluetooth speakers can seem like witchcraft. Plonk a pill-shaped box on your shelf, or hang it up in the kitchen, then zap your music to it with nothing more than a few sw...
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For those of us that have strong memories of times spent untangling speaker cables, Bluetooth speakers can seem like magic. Here's a pill-shaped box you can plonk on a shelf or hang up in the kitchen, and it plays your music without anything in the way of...
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Before deciding on your perfect Bluetooth speaker, you need to consider a number of factors. Some of these will be obvious; some might only become clear after you've paid your cash and made the wrong decision. Our guide to the best Bluetooth speakers is h...
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Every smartphone and tablet will have support for Bluetooth, as will most laptops. Otherwise, an inexpensive USB Bluetooth dongle can add support. These will let you connect your music source of choice to your Bluetooth speaker. Whether it's a CD in your...
Stop playing music through your smartphone or tablet speaker and pair up with a Bluetooth speaker for a better listening experience...
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For those of us that have strong memories of untangling speaker cables, Bluetooth speakers can seem like witchcraft. Plonk a pill-shaped box on your shelf, or hang it up in the kitchen, then zap your music to it with nothing more than a few swipes. No kno...
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Libratone ZIPP: Scandinavian Design, PremiumAudioMulti-Room audio is becoming increasingly popular—multiple wireless speakers that can play music individually or be synchronized so your music plays in every room with a speaker or group of speakers Sonos i...
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The Zipp comes in two sizes. This is the larger one. Josh Valcarcel/WIRED The first Libratone speaker I remember testing was the company's debut product from 2011, an AirPlay sound bar called the Lounge that mounted on the wall. After that there were oth...
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Libratone is a fairly new company, having made their audio debut back in 2009. Since then they've had a number of speakers that have received some pretty good reviews, so when we got the chance to check out the Libratone Zipp we had to see what all the hy...
Sound Quality, Strong WiFi/Bluetooth connection, Design...
Touch interface is cool, but laggy, Battery Life...
The Libratone Zipp is a good sounding speaker with some cool features. We just wish those features worked perfectly every time...
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We recently took a look at the new Libratone ZIPP MINI. I was impressed with the design, the features and, especially, the sound. The ZIPP MINI is, as the name suggests, the smaller version of the Libratone ZIPP. That begs the question, what do you get fo...
Sleek look, Changeable covers, More connectivity options than you will ever need or use, Gets LOUD, Sounds GREAT, Pushes out sound in 360 degrees, Battery runs up to 10 hours, Good price for what you get...
I would love if it were water-resistant...
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Names can be misleading. You may assume the Libratone Zipp's standout feature is the prominent zipper that allows you to remove the cover; it is not. What makes this $299 wireless portable speaker special is what's inside — Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and AirPlay al...
Well-balanced bass and trebl, Supports Bluetooth and AirPla, Can link with other Libratone speakers for multiroom sound...
Slow to start u, Lacks ruggednes, Limited battery life...
With multiroom capabilities, a variety of ways to play music wirelessly and a ton of other features, the Libratone Zipp is like the Swiss Army knife of wireless speakers. But it's got more than just tech going for it: It looks good, sounds good and is eas...
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With a few notable exceptions, Bluetooth speakers are a dime a dozen. They're commodity items with little differentiation to set one apart from the rest. Among larger Bluetooth speakers, I would count Creative's Sound Blaster Roar 2, Jawbone's Big Jambox...
Versatile (Bluetooth, WiFi, AirPlay, and USB host), Delivers 360degree sound, Can run on battery power, Very attractive industrial design, Versatile (Bluetooth, WiFi, AirPlay, and USB host), Delivers 360degree sound, Can run on battery power, Very attract...
Can't stream different tracks to different speakers from the same source, Can't remotely control the volume of multiple speakers independently from the same app you're streaming music from, Limited diversity in the Zipp lineup (just two models), Can't str...
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The Zipp (US$399 . 95) is the first in Scandinavian-based Libratone's range of high-end, wireless speakers, followed by the Loop , Live and Lounge . Steve Sande took a closer look at the Loop earlier this year , and while he was impressed with the quality...
The Libratone Zipp is a solid piece of kit. It looks the part and has fantastic sound , particularly when it comes to detail. The best part is that you can unplug it and take it anywhere, thanks to its built-in battery and PlayDirect Wi-Fi. You won't g...
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Speaker maker Libratone is still a relatively new player in the field, but this Denmark-based company has slowly been crafting some interesting speakers since coming to light back in 2009. Intent on making premium-end speakers, with a specialty on employ...
Personalized element with its Wool covers, Its design is modern and inviting, Enhanced audio projection via the Libratone app...
Audio quality sounds strained at the loudest setting, Very expensive portable solution at $400, No Bluetooth connection...
Visually, we can't deny that the Libratone Zipp has an amusing one that manages to go outside of the norm, but the $400 price point attached to it online through places like Amazon makes it a tough call. It sure is a big investment on its own, that's cert...
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The Libratone Zipp is the younger, more portable sibling to the more expensive Libratone Live $549.00 at Amazon, both of which are stylish wireless speakers that stream audio via Apple's AirPlay. At $449 (direct), it's not cheap, but none of the quality A...
Portable, wireless audio via Apple Airplay. Innovative PlayDirect feature allows for wireless audio without a Wi-Fi network. Quality audio performance at moderate-to-high levels. Does not distort on deep bass tracks. Simple set up process.
Not for bass lovers, nor purists opposed to digital signal processing. Shape of speaker prohibits strong stereo image...
The wireless Libratone Zipp is portable, ultra-stylish, and a solid audio performer at moderate volumes, but its signal processing will be a turn-off for some...
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The Libratone Zipp is a Libratone Zipp is an easy-to-use, wireless sound system wrapped in changeable Italian wool. Stream your favorite tunes with PlayDirect and AirPlay technology, directly from your music device. The minimalistic speaker provides up to...
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Time was, if you wanted a wooly column of wireless musical pleasure, you had to train a sheep to stand upright and sing. Libratone‘s new Zipp, however, changes that: a wool wrapped portable speaker delivering not only Apple’s AirPlay but a tweaked vers...
Apple is pushing away from speaker docks and focusing on wireless audio, and the accessory industry is eager to oblige. Such systems have generally been more expensive than traditional, wired docks, but that’s also encouraged manufacturers to dress th...
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I enjoy testing out new speaker systems that are designed for working with mobile devices since I use my phones and tablets for my music service, even in my home. I have not yet tested out any Apple AirPlay compatible speakers before so I was excited to g...
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I recently met with the CEO of a high-end speaker company called Libratone to discuss his latest and most affordable product yet, the Libratone ZIPP. It uses AirPlay, which means you can wireless play audio from any number of iOS devices directly to the s...
What's the first thing you look for in a speaker? Good audio, right? The ZIPP delivers on that. But I also love the interchangeable colors and the amazing aesthetics of the speaker. It has a specially designed wool cover (that's where the covers come into...
Admittedly, the Jambox is much more portable. The Libratone ZIPP is about the size of a roll of paper towels, so you really can't tote it around in a backpack or toss it in your purse, as you can with smaller Bluetooth speakers. But you're paying for audi...
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The most visible design element of the Zipp speaker is a selection of colorful sleeves that zip (get it?) into place. I was pleasantly surprised to find the trio of sleeves that shipped with my review Zipp to be less wild, but just as wooly as the prototy...
Sounds terrific, easily fills a room, PlayDirect makes AirPlay truly portable for iOS and Mac users, Looks great, can change appearance with optional sleeves, Leather strap is a helpful / quirky addition, PlayDirect Wi-Fi has better range than Bluetooth...
Expensive speaker, expensive sleeves, No Bluetooth so no wireless support for Windows or Android, PlayDirect interrupts 3G data unless manually configured, PlayDirect can be finicky, requiring reboot...
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There will be wireless speakers in the future. Whether they will use DLNA, AirPlay, or Bluetooth isn't certain—none of those technologies are quite perfect yet. But some, like Libratone's new Zipp AirPlay speaker, are very close. And it's better the previ...
Yes. $400 for an AirPlay speaker isnt all that bad (in our test of the best Airplay speakers, the prices ran $400 to $800). Plus, this one not only pairs easily and independently, but it also looks great and sounds wonderful.The Best AirPlay SpeakersAirP...
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I just walked down my street carrying the Zipp along with my iPod touch, playing Shakti's A Handful of Beauty hundreds of feet beyond the range of my home WiFi, and the music just kept on playing. That's because of Libratone's PlayDirect technology, which...
Not much in the way of controls on the Zipp. Just a power button with Libratone's bird logo, surrounded by plus/minus volume controls. A couple of little buttons on the back to select WiFi or PlayDirect. That's it.
Not much in the way of controls on the Zipp. Just a power button with Libratone's bird logo, surrounded by plus/minus volume controls. A couple of little buttons on the back to select WiFi or PlayDirect. That's it...
Here's an apt indicator of how I feel about the Zipp: The whole time I was reviewing it, I kept it playing at high volume, often repeating tunes just 'cause they sounded so good. Combine the great sound with the handy, cute form factor and the convenienc...
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Is it possible for a speaker to be cute? Libratone's new Zipp ($449) makes a very good case for "yes," thanks to refinements of earlier industrial design concepts the company introduced in larger and more expensive models. Zipp is a plastic tube sligh...
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The Zipp is 10.3-inches tall, 4.8-inches across, and weighs in at a very portable 3.3 lbs. The Zipp Mini is 8.8-inches tall, 3.5-inches in diameter and weighs 2.4 lbs. Both units have a white satin-finished base and top with a leather carrying strap on th...
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I've made no secret in declaring my love for Libratone speakers, having covered the Zipp and Loop in the past.So, when Libratone got in touch asking if I'd like to take a look at the latest iteration of the Libratone Zipp, of course I jumped at the chance...
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Libratone is back once again with a new and upgraded edition to its previous Zipp line of Bluetooth speakers. We'll get the Sonos comparisons out of the way early and state that the Libratone actually has a few unique features that put it ahead of the com...
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