Imagine what it would take to fill your room with natural, authentic, and lifelike sound. That's exactly what the Meridian Ellipse, the third loudspeaker from the Extreme Engineering Programme, delivers. It's designed for true music lovers, offering the performance and range you'd usually expect from much larger speakers.
The Ellipse is a masterpiece of Meridian’s renowned sound quality with 12 of their unique DSP technologies, condensed into a sleek, compact form. It represents the core of Meridian’s principles, allowing you to enjoy premium sound in any room. Handcrafted in Britain with the utmost precision, its unpretentious design speaks volumes about Meridian’s identity.
But it's not just about sound – the Ellipse is a visual delight too. Its elegant elliptical shape, reminiscent its predecessor, the excellent F80, combined with harmonious curves and a luxurious pebble-like surface in deep, non-reflective black, makes it a stunning addition to any space. The finish is soft and inviting to the touch, bringing style and sophistication to your modern living room. It's the perfect blend of function and form, wrapped in a timeless aesthetic.
Flexibility is key with the Ellipse. Whether you prefer Bluetooth wireless technology, Wi-Fi streaming, or a wired network connection via the Ethernet socket, it's all possible. Enjoy seamless streaming with AirPlay2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, and Roon Ready. For those missing CD playback there is still a chance to connect a small CD player or even a turntable to the analogue/optical input.
Meridian's unique DSP technologies make the Ellipse adept at handling rooms of any size without compromising sound quality. The Meridian Bass & Space technology, for instance, enhances the stereo effect and increases the soundstage, creating a more immersive experience. These unique audio options let you tailor the sound to your preferences, room size, and speaker placement.
The Ellipse’s cabinet is incredibly inert and perfectly sealed, housing powerful drive units and sophisticated signal-enhancing technologies. The cutting-edge performance of Ellipse is drawn from the technological, engineering, and manufacturing innovations found in the Meridian DSP8000 XE and DSP9, all distilled into a compact yet powerful package.
Using the Ellipse is a breeze. The illuminated touch controls on the top of the unit make playback functions easily accessible. Despite its simplicity, Ellipse offers a rich set of features via the Meridian Control app, flexible setup options, and powerful user settings, ensuring an effortless listening experience.
Engineered, designed, and manufactured to deliver goosebumps, the Ellipse epitomises Meridian’s unique and unrivalled approach to audio playback. It redefines what can be achieved from a product of its size, delivering an experience that will leave you in awe.
Specification |
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STREAMING | Bluetooth wireless technology, Wi-Fi streaming, Ethernet connectivity. AirPlay, Chromecast built-in, native streaming from Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect. Roon Ready, UPnP renderer. |
AUDIO INPUTS | Internal streaming source 1 x USB-C supporting sampling rates up to 192kHz @ 24-bit 1 x mini-TOSLINK optical supporting sampling rates up to 96kHz @ 24 bit Stereo analogue with 88kHz/24bit A/D conversion (Optical and analogue share dual-purpose 3.5mm minijack socket) |
CONTROL OPTIONS | Illuminated touch controls located on top of unit Meridian Control app via Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection IR receiver eye (MSR2 remote control available separately) Automation interface via Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection |
PERFORMANCE | SPL: 100dB@1m (pink noise source) Frequency response in room within 3dB: 40Hz – 20kHz (volume setting 65) |
AMPLIFICATION | 2 x 25W for full-range drivers 1 x 30W for subwoofer driver |
DRIVE UNITS | 2 x 90mm polypropylene wide-range drivers 1 x 150mm x 100mm polypropylene long-throw “racetrack” subwoofer driver Crossover frequency = 180Hz |
WI-FI OPERATION | Dual band - 2.4GHz and 5GHz compatible |
DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT | WIDTH: 410mm [16.1in] DEPTH: 219mm [8.6in] HEIGHT: 163mm [6.4in] WEIGHT: 3.9kg [8.6lbs] |
POWER | 100V – 240V AC, Max 70W |