Choosing the perfect Wireless Hi-Fi system

Gone are the days when wireless was a dirty word in Hi-Fi circles. Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay and other wireless technologies have come on so far in the last few decades that you can safely ditch the cables without compromising on sound quality. At Bowers & Wilkins we work relentlessly to ensure that we make every effort to maximise wireless performance, whether that’s adopting the very latest technologies and codecs or developing our own Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms.

So the only decision you need to make is which of our range of wireless products best suits your requirements…

The new Zeppelin Pro Edition

The new Zeppelin Pro Edition has been reimagined for the high-resolution streaming age. It’s smarter, more flexible, and sounds better than ever thanks to its new Titanium Dome tweeter technology. However you want to play music through your Zeppelin Pro Edition you’re covered, with AirPlay 2, aptX Adaptive and Spotify Connect all included. In addition, it features streaming service support for Amazon Music, Deezer, Last.fm, Pandora, Qobuz, TIDAL and more, accessed by the Bowers & Wilkins Music app. 

Available in all-new finishes, with Zeppelin Pro Edition, you no longer have to choose between a fully featured wireless speaker with the streaming services you need and a sleek, sophisticated design with the room-filling sound you want. Now, you can have both.

The complete system

But there’s more to Bowers & Wilkins wireless audio than standalone speakers such as Zeppelin. For people wanting to fill their homes with sound without wires, the Formation series combines the celebrated Bowers & Wilkins sound with wireless convenience, expandability and style.

It takes wireless audio to the next level with high-resolution capability, creating its own wireless network within your home for music free from interruptions or interference, as well as playing music from your Apple® AirPlay 2® and Bluetooth devices, and sharing it around your home. It can also play music at up to 24-bit/96kHz hi-res, all controlled by the simple, intuitive Bowers & Wilkins Music app.

Whether you want the best-performing wireless stereo system available with the active Formation Duo speakers, or to link up your TV sound with the Formation Bar complete with nine drive units for superb sound from your favourite programmes and movies, or bring music to more rooms with the Formation Wedge (which brings stereo sound from a single unit), Formation will do it simply and superbly.

More bass? Add the wireless Formation Bass for profound low-frequency presence. Music everywhere? Formation Flex will fit in anywhere, and you can combine all these speakers to build a surround sound system for even more movie impact. You can even connect your existing hi-fi system to Formation, using Formation Audio, for an entirely integrated wireless audio set-up.

Wireless on the go

We discuss headphones and what to look for when buying them in more detail here. But the fact is wireless connectivity is now so good that we feel confident in offering a range of headphones that only features wireless models. We offer the over-ear Px7 S2e, Px8 or Px8 McLaren Edition, or exceptional True Wireless earbuds in the form of the Pi6 and Pi8. Whatever you choose, you can guarantee that the wireless performance will be exceptional.

So whether you want wireless sound at home or on the move, Bowers & Wilkins ensures you get the best possible experience.

McLaren inspired

Fans of McLaren will be thrilled to know that not only do we integrate our exceptional sound systems into the architecture of McLaren cars, but we also have an exclusive, luxury wireless range with the Automotive icons. 

The Px8 McLaren Edition headphones feature all the unrivalled performance of our flagship Px8 models but with McLaren-inspired design cues that nod to the luxury aesthetics of their vehicles.

In our latest collaboration with McLaren, we gave Zeppelin a fresh identity: Zeppelin McLaren Edition. Fusing the best-in-class sound that Zeppelin is known for, along with its range of smart features, with distinct McLaren detailing, resulted in the perfect wireless speaker for anyone passionate about great sound and premium Automotive design.