ELIPSON HEADS UP NEW DOLBY ATMOS SPEAKERS
DOLBY ATMOS is object-based surround sound in 3D and is designed to be used with ceiling speakers. This approach, however, works a bit and is certified by Dolby. But it does depend on your ceiling’s acoustic reflective properties, so I feel these are bit of a compromise. The full Dolby Atmos effect is so all-enveloping, that when I had my demo with the film, ‘Unbroken‘ I found myself lifting my feet off the floor of the cinema room as a Japanese Zero fighter strafed beneath me on the screen. Psycho-acoustics or not, it was awesome and I would love to hear a set of these speakers with the the reflective Atmos elements. This release just in….
AV Industry from France is proud to announce their entry into the ATMOS speaker sector with Dolby certified products across their three audio brands, Elipson, Tangent and Eltax. Elipson’s new PF6ATM heads up three different ATMOS speakers from AV Industry, all specifically designed for positioning above their matching floor-standing speakers, to reproduce enhanced surround effects from Dolby ATMOS audio tracks. Adding a vertical dimension to the audio of a traditional 5.1 system, these new affordable ATMOS speakers are designed to offer the viewer high quality audio with greater realism and immersion.
The Elipson Prestige Facet 6ATM ATMOS speakers inherit all the trademarks of the Prestige Facet range of conventional speakers; from the elegant design and high-quality audio to the premium cabinet finishes. Fully certified by Dolby ATMOS, the 6ATM speakers meet a demanding set of criteria. Housed within a sealed enclosure with a 15 degree angled front baffle, the speaker features a 140mm mid/bass driver with a bullet-shaped centre phase plug to reduce resonance and distortion. The driver’s multifaceted, sculpted silicone surround ring serves to reduce the baffle effect and limit diffractions. A 25mm soft dome tweeter offers ultra-efficient sound directivity, required for sound waves to reflect off the ceiling and restrict mid-high frequencies from reaching sidewalls.
The compact Tangent Spectrum XATM is a new addition to Tangent’s award winning Tangent Spectrum series of stylish hi-fi loudspeakers. Like the Elipson models, they are fully certified, designed and manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. For placement above Spectrum X5 and X6 floor-standing models, the XATMs reproduce vertical overhead surround effects from Dolby Atmos audio tracks and movies. Designed to match the Spectrum’s stylish cabinet construction in either satin white or black finishes, the XATMs boast a powerful coaxial driver using a central 19mm tweeter and 130mm mid/bass drive unit within a sealed enclosure.
The Eltax Monitor Atmos speaker is the entry-level version of the three speakers. Again, this speaker is fully certified, designed and manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories and like the Tangent model, uses a similar 130mm coaxial mid/bass driver with a central 19mm soft dome tweeter. Available in a black only finish sealed cabinet, the Monitor Atmos speaker combines optimum simplicity and performance with value.
AV Industry’s new Atmos speakers are available in the UK from this month at SRPs of £349 for Elipson’s Prestige Facet 6ATMs, £249 for Tangent’s Spectrum XATMs and £149 for the Eltax Monitor ATMs.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
ELIPSON PRESTIGE FACET 6ATM
Type 2-way ATMOS speaker
Power rating 80 W RMS
Mid-bass driver 140mm
Tweeter 25mm soft dome
Frequency response 65 Hz – 25 kHz
Sensitivity 90 dB (1W /1m)
Impedance 6 Ohms
Finish Black, White, Walnut/black with lacquered front panel
Weight 4.8 kg
Dimensions W207 x H181x D290 mm
TANGENT SPECTRUM XATM
Type 2-way coaxial ATMOS speaker
Power rating 70 W RMS
Mid-bass driver 130mm
Tweeter 19mm soft dome
Frequency response 70 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity 88 dB (1W /1m)
Impedance 6 Ohms
Finish Satin Black, Satin White
Weight 3.2 kg
Dimensions W166 x H140x D268 mm
ELTAX MONITOR ATMOS SPEAKER
Type 2-way coaxial ATMOS speaker
Power rating 100 W RMS
Mid-bass driver 120mm
Tweeter 19mm soft dome
Frequency response 70 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity 88 dB (1W /1m)
Impedance 6 Ohms
Finish Black
Weight 4 kg
Dimensions W195 x H141x D248 mm
More information on Elipson can be found here ; http://www.elipson.com/en/index.html
ABOUT ELIPSON – when sound takes shape
Created in 1938, Elipson is the oldest French manufacturer of hi-fi installations. A pioneer in sound innovation, Elipson has ceaselessly sought to set new standards by introducing a number of patents which have revolutionised the world of contemporary acoustics. The internal resonator, along with the acoustic phasing and symmetrical loading techniques, are still used by a number of the brand’s competitors today. Based in Paris, Elipson is internationally recognised for its original designs. Its “cult” models have adopted a spherical shape and a reflector to create a distinctive sound signature to match their unique sculptural
design. Impossible to classify, Elipson belongs to an exclusive circle of acoustic loudspeaker manufacturers committed to offering designer objects. Additionally, Elipson produces in-wall speakers, portable speakers, consumer electronics and the turntables, proudly made in France. The brand also exports to over 50 countries in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Designed and built in France, the Elipson turntable is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship. In Bourgogne, teams of passionate experts ensure Elipson turntables are manufactured with the same amount of care and attention to detail.