Libratone Zipp

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 439 reviews of Libratone Zipp. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and price. The sound and design are also mentioned favorably.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of Libratone Zipp from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the reliability and size. The design and usability are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the price.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 55 user reviews of Libratone Zipp from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the sound and size. The price and design also get good comments. There are some mixed views about the reliability.

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87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Libratone Zipp from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. People are impressed by the size. The design is also mentioned favorably. There are some negative comments about the usability.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Libratone Zipp Wireless Speaker: Portable, high-end audio with good looks

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 t...

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Libratone Zipp Mini 2

The portable Libratone Zipp Mini 2 holds its own against other smart speakers thanks to its easy-to-use, stylish design.

Rich, crisp audio with various room modes. Easy Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Alexa setup with app.

Alexa mic doesn't always pick up your voice. Lacks truly deep bass. Pricey.

For style and ease of use, the Zipp Mini 2 gets high marks. Sonically, it's a solid speaker, but it lacks truly deep bass—something that doesn't surprise us for its size, but isn't ideal for its price. The smart speaker functions work well, even if the...

May, 2019

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Expert review by : Michael Brown (pcworld.com)

Libratone Zipp wireless speakers review: Great looks, good sound, lots of features

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...

Versatile (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, AirPlay, and USB host) ; Delivers 360-degree sound ; Can run on battery power ; Very attractive industrial design

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)

The Zipp is a very good and versatile wireless speaker, but Sonos has much better multi-room audio infrastructure.

Mar, 2016

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Libratone Zipp

The portable Libratone Zipp speaker delivers powerful Bluetooth audio in an attractive design with a host of useful extra features.

Powerful audio performance with robust bass and crisp highs. Alluring design projects audio in all directions. Portable, with a built-in strap for hanging from hooks. Free app allows for Wi-Fi streaming, Internet radio playback.

Digital signal processing isn't for everyone. Track fades can lose a split-second of audio.

In this price range, there are plenty of solid wireless speaker options to conisder. We're fans of the Creative iRoar, the JBL Xtreme, the Marshall Kilburn, and the Sonos Play:1. If it's flat response you're after, the Audioengine B2 will not...

Mar, 2016

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Libratone Zipp review: Portable AirPlay speaker trades features for convenience

The Libratone Zipp uses a Wi-Fi-based protocol called PlayDirect to make connected music playback easier than ever. It works like a dream, but the trade-off may not be one you're willing to make.

The portable ; AirPlay speaker has a modern, eye-catching design and excellent sound for its size, and you can connect directly to it from an iOS mobile device, PC, or Mac. It has a built-in rechargeable battery or can be powered by an included AC...

Many source devices can't access Wi-Fi services while connected to the Libratone, or need to use pricey data plans; the Zipp only has 4 hours of battery life with wireless on; it's not compatible with Android smartphones and tablets (no Bluetooth); and...

The Libratone Zipp is one of the best-sounding and best-looking portable wireless speakers out there, but its high price and Wi-Fi limitations give us pause.

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Alexander George (wired.com)

Review: Libratone Zipp

You've probably seen Libratone's speakers on display in Apple's retail stores. They're the visually striking, fabric-covered things that look like little sculptures. A new addition...

Best example so far of Libratone’s design chops. Sound is great for modest parties in medium-size rooms. AirPlay setup and use is as easy as it gets on an established Wi-Fi connection. Decent battery life

The cost is a put-off. PlayDirect works, but setting up internet streaming is an annoyance. If you rely on Spotify or Pandora and plan to take the Zipp to the beach, consider carefully

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Libratone Zipp review

One of the problems with Apple's AirPlay wireless-streaming technology is that it's not as easy as it should be for the average consumer to set up initially. But Libratone, a Danish company that's now expanding to the U.S., has resolved this problem...

The portable Libratone Zipp AirPlay speaker has a modern, eye-catching design and excellent sound for its size, and you can connect directly to it from an iOS mobile device, PC, or Mac. It has a built-in rechargeable battery or can be powered by an...

The Libratone Zipp is one of the best-sounding and best-looking portable wireless speakers out there, but its high price and Wi-Fi limitations give us pause.

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Thomas Ricker (theverge.com)

Libratone Zipp review: PlayDirect AirPlay takes on Bluetooth speakers

Libratone isn't a household name yet, but the 30-person Danish company with its roots in acclaimed Steinway Lyngdorf audio is hoping to change the face of portable speakers, literally. Having grown...

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...

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

The Libratone Zipp is my new favorite portable wireless speaker

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

Libratone Zipp Review

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...

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...

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : John V. (phonearena.com)

Libratone Zipp Review

In making its speaker different, Libratone has opted to favor a more modern looking design with its Zipp portable speaker. Indeed, it's not a totally new design we haven't seen before, as we've come across several cylindrical shaped speakers before,...

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...

Jul, 2014

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