Elipson’s new Planet W35 – the future of audio design

AV Industry from France is proud to announce the launch of Elipson’s latest
addition to its Planet Series of loudspeakers, the W35. Elipson’s new Planet W35 speaker is the culmination of over 80 years industry experience and a 3-year Research and Development programme into Omni-directional audio from a spherical shaped loudspeaker.  The result sets new standards in loudspeaker performance, functionality and aesthetic design.

Exceeding the power of traditional hi-fi systems, the W35 embeds the latest HD wireless audio technologies to produce a fully immersive room filling sound for today’s stylish interiors. Optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless sources provide instant access to millions of music tracks in high definition audio, whilst boosting the stereo sound from your TV, games console, Smartbox and PC/Mac is also possible from wired analogue and digital modes. Multi-room functionality also offers the opportunity to add additional W35s around the home from your Wi-Fi network connection, enabling you to play the same music in all rooms or different music in each room.

Although a full remote control is supplied, Elipson has also created it’s own app for the W35, making operation from iOS or Android smartphone and tablets simple and intuitive… whether it’s to configure your multi-room system, explore more then 15,000 internet radio stations or access extensive music libraries in full HD audio quality streamed from Spotify Connect, Deezer, Qobuz, Tidal and Napster. However, if operation via the remote or smart device is not convenient, the W35 is also compatible with all Amazon Alexa devices.

The 35cm diameter sphere has been designed with two cloth frames separated by a central band, where push buttons for on/off, source, mute and up/down volume can be found at the front, with wired connections around the back. Housed within are two 165mm mid-bass drivers with two centrally mounted 25mm tweeters, both coupled to the latest specification digital Amps. The result of this unique acoustic design is a spherical shaped loudspeaker capable of producing a stereo, Omni-directional sound with 350 watts RMS of room filling HD audio power.
Accessories have also been carefully designed to compliment the speaker and offer easy installation at home, on the floor with the stylish tri-pod or single column stand, wall or ceiling mount or simply on it’s own placed on a bookshelf or sideboard.

The new Planet W35 wireless speaker will be available in the UK later this month and available in charcoal grey at a UK SRP of £799 each.

PLANET W35 BASIC TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Power: 350W RMS
Mid-bass driver: 2 x 165 mm
Tweeter: 25 mm
Max. SPL: 101 dB @ 1m
Inputs Wired: 3.5mm analogue, Digital Optical, USB charge/update
Inputs Wireless: Bluetooth APTX, Wi-Fi
Dimensions: 350mm diameter
Weight: 9.5kg each
Max. for multi-room: 16 x W35s

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.