Questions & Answers for Bowers & Wilkins A7 AirPlay Wireless Music System
Bowers & Wilkins A7 AirPlay Wireless Music System
18 Questions + 20 Answers
18 Questions from the Community
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What is the difference between the B&W A7 and the Zeppelin Air from a sound quality point of view?
I am looking for the one with the best audio quality.
- Asked by Andrea F from Brooklyn
- Nov 11, 2012
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Best AnswerThey are very close but I feel the A7 is better. I own both and the A7 seems to have that little extra in both the bottom and top end.. I also have the A5 and frankly, the average listener (my wife's opinion) will not notice much difference between all of them. They are all great products.
- Answered by Randy E from Collingwood
- Nov 17, 2012
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Has anyone used the b&w a7 with an Apple TV to listen to movie sound in a bedroom
- Asked by Charles H from Brooklyn
- May 19, 2013
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Is the B& W A7 Airplay Speaker compatible with the original ipad?
- Asked by Mike W from Panorama
- Mar 29, 2013
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AnswerHi, yes it is - I still have a first gen iPad and it works perfectly well playing directly to the A7 or via my library on my Mac Pro. Hope this helps
- Answered by Dave R
- Mar 31, 2013
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Is the A7 compatible with 5th generation iPod?
- Asked by Tom R from Calgary
- Feb 4, 2013
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Are there any receptacles on the A7 to connect your iDevice with a cable or is it Airplay only?
- Asked by Mark K from Vancouver
- Dec 20, 2012
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What is the difference between the Bowers & Wilkins A5 and the A7
- Asked by Guenter R from San Jose
- Feb 9, 2013
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AnswerI originally purchased the A5 which sounded very good...but...at high volumes would distort slightly. The A7 is a beast! You can crank it up and it remains clear and precise. The separate sub speaker helps prevent the bass from getting muddled as you raise it to high volumes. I have a high end hifi set up and although it doesn't compare to that...it is still excellent for a single box speaker and the added convenience of being able to play your music via wifi without any cables is very slick. The Zeppelin Air was also very good but the odd shape makes it a little difficult to place. The A7 is by far the best airplay speak available!
- Answered by Dr. K from Richmond Hill
- Mar 1, 2013
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The compatibility for B & W's A7 doesn't list the 5th generation iPod, is it compatible?
- Asked by Tom R from Calgary
- Feb 5, 2013
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Is it compatible with imac
- Asked by Richard D from Rooty Hill,sydney
- Mar 10, 2013
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is it 2 speakers?
I am of the old school where the thought was to have 2 speakers positioned apart to receive stereo sound. This looks like one unit.
- Asked by Ola B from Mosca
- Dec 27, 2012
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any other connection? is it only connect with airplay? is possible connect with PS3?
- Asked by Chun Lung L
- Dec 28, 2012
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AnswerThe A7, and B&W's Zeppelin Air, has an input for an optical input. Even the latest, slim PS3 has an optical output. You just need a digital audio (TOSLINK) cable to run between them. Apple sells one from Belkin for £15.
Your TV might also have a digital audio output, in which case you can send audio from its built-in TV receiver and other connected devices to the A7.
The less expensive (£400) A5 speaker doesn't have an optical input.- Answered by Alan S
- Feb 23, 2013
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Is Apple TV needed to operate the B&W A7 music wireless system.
- Asked by Peter L from Fort Lauderdale
- Jan 31, 2013
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Is the B&W A7 speaker multi-voltage (100-240V)?
- Asked by Johnnie W from Apo
- Nov 11, 2012
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Is this compatible with ipad 4th generation
- Asked by Kimberly B from Pensacola
- Jan 4, 2013
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How do the MM1s compare to the other AirPlay enabled B&W speakers?
I already own a pair of MM1s and I am about to planify the multi room sound system of our new home. I am considering some traditional wiring options but I am also tempted by the Bower and Wilkins Zeppelin Air, M5 and M7. I totally love the MM1, I use them in my office, (which about 160 sq.ft.) beside an iMac and the presence is very satisfying. I want to spread that kind of quality throughout the house and would like some feedbacks from (usually very demanding) people who already know the MM1's sound and who can provide with an insight while comparing the other above mentioned B&W speakers.
Many thanks in advance for your input.- Asked by Guillaume T from Quebec City
- Jan 23, 2013
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can i use it with my new Mac and spotify?
free edition of spotify
- Asked by Paul D
- Dec 21, 2012
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AnswerI have the premium edition of Spotify on my iPad, and it works flawlessly over AirPlay to my Apple TV - I wouldn't see why it'd be any different for the A7 (or any other AirPlay-enabled device).
- Answered by Christian P from Surprise
- Jan 1, 2013
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Does the A7 work on 2.4 Ghz, 5 Ghz or can it work on both (dual band) frequencies?
- Asked by Joel G from Winnipeg
- Nov 25, 2012
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