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Bowers & Wilkins Z2 Wireless Music System

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B&W Z2 wireless music system

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Bowers & Wilkins Z2 offers versatility and convenience without compromising performance. This is down to attention to detail in the science of acoustics, as well smart implementation of audiophile-grade electronics. This manifests itself in a combination of sensible implementation of core Bowers & Wilkins technologies, many of which were originally designed for our high-end loudspeaker ranges, and bespoke Z2 developments. 

Drive units
Foremost among the new technological developments are B&W Z2’s drive units. Our extensive research and development has allowed us to use a single full range drive unit without resorting to additional tweeters. Reproducing such a wide frequency range with a single drive unit presents challenges. Most problematic is that resonances are emitted by the speaker diaphragm and voice coil at high frequencies. Z2 uses the same glass fibre cone material as found on our M-1 speaker. This stiff and light cone material controls diaphragm resonances to improve off-axis high frequency beaming, creating a spatial and natural sound anywhere in the room.


Anti-Resonance Plug
Additionally, in order to control the resonances emitted from the voice coil and the associated high frequency distortion Anti-Resonance Plug technology (as found on the high-end PM1) has also been implemented. The single drive unit delivers pure and clean highs.


Speaker basket
Sound radiates from the rear of a drive unit as well as the front. For most applications this is undesirable as the rear sound adds colouration when it reflects off of the speaker basket. By using a speaker basket with increased open area, rear sound reflections are minimized. Additionally, the air pressure behind the diaphragm is distributed more evenly, which prevents rocking of the diagram and voice coil components. The result of fewer rear sound reflections and uniform speaker movement is that associated coloration is dramatically reduced.


Flowport™
Z2 also incorporates Bowers & Wilkins Flowport™ technology. The dimpled holes around the port reduce air turbulence in the same way as a golf ball. The ports are ultra silent so the bass is clean at all listening levels.

Amplifiers
Z2’s versatile size is disproportional to performance; critical to this are the carefully selected amplifiers. The latest class D amplifiers with minimal output filters address intermodulation distortion in the electronics domain. Audio artifacts normally associated with the use of output filters are pushed higher
in frequency, way out of the hearing band. To the listener the result is smooth and clean high frequencies.


Digital Signal Processing
For many docking speakers, when played at high volume levels, the sound become unlistenable and incoherent. Z2 takes a clever approach by applying propriety Digital Signal Processing. Z2 monitors and analyses the audio signal at every sample and intelligently optimises the system to ensure controlled bass output and room filling sound at all listening levels. The direct digital signal from the source passes through our audiophile digital to analogue convertors ensuring that the sound is kept intact and as accurate as possible.


Power supply
Great sounding audio electronics, especially amplifiers, rely on a great power source; this has not been over-looked for Z2. The power supply has been designed to deliver maximum stability. Clean, low-noise power ensures that all electronic components including the amplifiers can unleash their full potential.


Build quality
Z2’s audio electronics and acoustic components are capable of generating a lot of sound output. To ensure that the enclosure does not rattle or buzz great attention and thought has been applied to the design. Not only has the enclosure been made from glass re-enforced ABS, extra strengthening ribs have been included to limit and control undesirable resonances. The end result is a versatile AirPlay speaker, capable of producing room-filling, high-quality sound both wirelessly and when your iPhone is docked.

 

Description  Wireless Music System 
Technical Features Apple® AirPlay® technology
Lightning connector
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
High Quality Class-D amplifier
Switch mode power supply
Flowport™
Remote control 
 Drive Units 2 x 87.5mm in full range 
Frequency Response  50Hz - 20kHz +3dB on reference axis 
Frequency Range  -6dB at 42Hz and 22kHz 
Amplifier Power Output  2 x 20w 
Input Voltage   100V - 240V ~ 50/60Hz
Rated Power Consumption   36W
Inputs  Network (RJ45 Ethernet or Wi-Fi)
Auxiliary - analogue (3.5mm mini jack) 
Dimensions in mm (Height x Weight x Depth)  180 x 320 x 100 
Weight 2.6kg
AirPlay Compatibility  iPhone, iPod touch, iPad (iOS 4.3.3 later),
Mac with OS X Mountain Lion
or Mac/PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later
Dock Compatibility iPhone 5, iPod touch (5th generation)
and iPod nano (7th generation).

 

UK Delivery

Providing your item is in stock, the order is usually dispatched within 24 hours. Postage and packing is completely free for orders over £99*. Out of stock items will be dispatched as soon as they become available, which can take between 4 to 21 days      

UK Delivery orders are sent via our couriers' DPD Local on a next-day-delivery service and usually take between 1 and 3 days. 

          

Local Delivery

Certain manufacturers disallow mail order for their products, however a local delivery may be possible.

We offer a local delivery service for a large number of our products. After your order has been placed, a member of the Hifi Gear team will contact you to arrange a convenient date and time for your local, personal delivery.

 

Click & Collect

We offer a free ‘Click & Collect’ service on all items. As soon as your order has been completed and is ready for collection a member of our team will be in contact with you. Orders can be collected from our store at 11 King Street, Hereford, HR4 9BW.

 

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