{"id":337494,"date":"2026-10-31T18:17:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T18:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecoustics.com\/news\/bowers-wilkins-presto-music-streaming\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T19:59:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T19:59:58","slug":"bowers-wilkins-presto-music-streaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecoustics.com\/news\/bowers-wilkins-presto-music-streaming\/","title":{"rendered":"Bowers & Wilkins Brings Hi-Res Classical and Jazz Streaming to Its Speakers and Headphones With Presto Music"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Classical music has spent decades fighting for the attention of younger listeners, and in a streaming world dominated by pop, hip-hop, and algorithm-driven playlists, getting a new generation excited about Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, or Mahler remains a challenge. The music certainly isn’t the problem, but discovering the right recordings among hundreds of interpretations of the same work can be intimidating. That’s where specialist streaming services such as\u00a0Presto Music<\/a>\u00a0have an opportunity to make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bowers & Wilkins<\/strong>\u00a0has announced that\u00a0Presto Music’s classical and jazz streaming service\u00a0is now integrated into the\u00a0Bowers & Wilkins Music App<\/a>, bringing its expertly curated catalog and high-resolution audio streaming to compatible wireless speakers, including the\u00a0Zeppelin Pro Edition<\/a>, Formation series, and supported Bowers & Wilkins wireless headphones<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The integration allows subscribers to browse and play classical and jazz recordings directly within the Music App, with lossless streaming at up to 24-bit\/192kHz on compatible speakers, while keeping playback and device controls in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Integrated into the Bowers & Wilkins Music App, Presto Music is compatible with a range of current and earlier-generation B&W connected products, including the Zeppelin<\/a> and Formation<\/a> wireless speakers. Presto Music offers lossless streaming at resolutions up to 24-bit\/192kHz, although actual playback resolution depends on the compatible hardware and app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presto Music is also accessible through supported Bowers & Wilkins wireless headphones. Listeners can browse and select from Presto Music\u2019s curated classical and jazz catalog directly within the Music App while retaining access to other playback controls, including EQ settings and noise cancellation profiles, all in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The integration is the latest in Presto Music\u2019s growing portfolio of partnerships with leading audio manufacturers. We\u2019ve previously reported on its availability through select products from Linn<\/a>, Focal and Naim<\/a>, and BluOS<\/a>, but the list continues to expand, with WiiM, Eversolo, and NAD also offering access through compatible products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combined with its availability through the\u00a0Audirv\u0101na audiophile playback platform<\/a>, these partnerships give classical and jazz enthusiasts more ways to access Presto Music\u2019s extensive catalog across a growing range of audio systems. Presto Music also distinguishes itself through its\u00a0Fair Play initiative<\/a>, which calculates royalties to rights holders based on the number of seconds streamed rather than the number of plays, an approach particularly relevant to classical music and its often-lengthy compositions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Bowers & Wilkins owners, the addition of Presto Music expands the selection of streaming services available within the Music App, making it easier to discover and enjoy classical and jazz recordings without switching between applications. Whether listening through a Zeppelin speaker at home or compatible wireless headphones on the move, subscribers now have another way to access a catalog that deserves more attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cBowers & Wilkins is one of the most revered names in British audio, and its speakers and headphones are loved by exactly the kind of listeners who care deeply about how music sounds<\/em>,\u201d said Chris O\u2019Reilly, CEO of Presto Music<\/strong>. \u201cBeing in the Bowers & Wilkins Music App means that whether someone is settling in at home with a Zeppelin or heading out with a pair of headphones, our classical and jazz catalogue is just a tap away \u2013 in the best quality their system can deliver. It\u2019s a natural fit, and another important step in bringing Presto Music to more listeners, wherever they choose to listen<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Presto Music Differs From Qobuz and Apple Music Classical<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Presto Music is up against\u00a0Qobuz<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Apple Music Classical<\/a>, both of which offer high-resolution audio and expert recommendations. Apple has made classical music more accessible through its dedicated app, while Qobuz appeals to audiophiles with its extensive music catalog, editorial content, and download store. Presto takes a more specialized approach, combining decades of experience selling classical and jazz recordings with original reviews, artist interviews, recording recommendations, and buying guides written by its in-house editorial team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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