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The Zipp’s built-in Spotify Connect feature, which can be configured using the app, allows you to stream Spotify directly from the speakers without your phone.Ĭompared to the experience on Sonos, I found Libratone’s setup to be far more flexible. Pairing two Zipp speakers together in the same room, for example, would give you left and right audio channels for a stereo music experience, while placing multiple Zipp speakers throughout the home allows you to use one audio source to pipe music simultaneously throughout the house. The app also allows you to setup EQ preferences and presets. The app allows you to identify the speakers by creating “Soundspaces,” or rooms for the speakers.
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You can initiate Bluetooth pairing using the touch control dial up top - pressing and holding the Libratone bird logo starts the process - but setting up the Zipp using Wi-Fi must be done through the app.įor a more robust audio experience, you can pair up to six Zipp speakers together for use in the same room or for a multi-room music setup, similar to the competing Sonos system. When you’re at home, Wi-Fi gives you better audio fidelity and more range. Your actual battery life will vary based on volume levels and if you’re using a wired 3.5mm cable connection or wireless streaming.īluetooth range is good. I got just under half of Libratone’s battery life claim while streaming over Wi-Fi.
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This allows you to take the Zipp out to a barbeque in the park, for instance, and still use the speaker and the 10-hour rated battery for music playback. Unlike Sonos, which connects only to Wi-Fi, the Zipp’s support of Bluetooth gives the speaker more flexibility. The speaker supports Bluetooth 4.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi 8021.11b/g/n standards, making it compatible with AirPlay, DLNA and Spotify Connect. With a companion smartphone app, you can stream music either locally from your phone or through services like Pandora or Spotify using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
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The cylindrical design and a built-in reflector help the Zipp deliver a FullRoom audio experience. There are two one-inch domed Neodynium tweeters, two four-inch passive radiators and a four-inch Neodynium woofer. Powering the audio experience of the Zipp is a 100W amp with two DSP-enhanced channels. A lighter Cloudy Grey is available, as are colorful options like a teal Atlantic Deep, a fuchsia Sangria, a blue-green Deep Lagoon, a bright Victory Red and a mustard Signal, each retailing as a $29 accessory through Libratone’s online store. The fabric adds some “warmth” to the tech-centric speakers, making it more inviting aesthetically than speakers with cold metal grills. The experience isn’t unlike removing the sleeves of convertible active wear, and given the tight fit of the Zipp’s mesh cover, it does take a bit of work to take off or replace. As the speaker’s name implies, the fabric cover can be unzipped and swapped out for a new color if you want to change up your decor. Our Zipp review unit comes in Graphite Grey, which looks more like black. You’ll be able to choose what color you want for the mesh fabric at purchase.
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The upper portion of the speaker side is encased in a fabric mesh, which comes in a variety of fun, interchangeable colors. The Zipp has a diameter of 4.8 inches and weighs 3.3 pounds. The speaker itself is housed in a 10-inch tall cylindrical body with a black plastic base and similar top, though Libratone also offers the Zipp with white plastic accents on its site. Unlike starkly minimalist Scandinavian-designed speakers, the Libratone Zipp balances clean Danish aesthetics with a touch of whimsical playfulness.