Elipson W35 Xi: Spherical designer speaker capable of 350 watts of power

Elipson has unveiled the W35 Xi, a refreshed iteration of its popular W35 spherical speaker. Maintaining the same speaker configuration as its predecessor, the W35 Xi features a 16-centimeter woofer and a pair of 2.5-centimeter tweeters. These...

Elipson W35 Xi
Elipson W35 Xi

Elipson has unveiled the W35 Xi, a refreshed iteration of its popular W35 spherical speaker.

Maintaining the same speaker configuration as its predecessor, the W35 Xi features a 16-centimeter woofer and a pair of 2.5-centimeter tweeters. These drivers are powered by a Class D amplifier capable of delivering up to 350 watts of power.

Elipson W35 Xi - a new round speaker and successor to the W35 model
Elipson W35 Xi – a new round speaker and successor to the W35 model

The W35 Xi from Elipson emphasizes its wireless capabilities, boasting standard support for Chromecast and AirPlay 2. Bluetooth connectivity with aptX HD codec support remains intact. Users can enjoy seamless streaming from popular services like Qobuz, Spotify, Tidal, and Deezer, all controllable through the Elipson Control mobile app.

In addition to its wireless features, the W35 Xi offers versatile connectivity options, including digital optical input, a 3.5mm audio input, and an RJ45 Ethernet jack.

Elipson W35 Xi
Elipson W35 Xi

Available in black, the W35 Xi is currently priced at $699.

Specifications:

  • 2-way stereo active closed speaker

Speakers

  • Mid-bass : 2 × 165 mm, high power handling with oversized long excursion magnetic assembly
  • Tweeter : 2 × 25 mm high quality silk dome with heat sink on the back of the magnet for better cooling

Frequency in response

  • (± 3dB)47 Hz – 22 kHz

Starters

  • Analogue AUX (3.5 mm mini-jack)
  • Optical digital S/PDIF
  • Ethernet RJ45

Voltage

  • 110/240V

Supported audio format

  • MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC, AIFF ALAC (Apple Lossless), AAC up to 24 bit / 192 kHz

Network

  • Multiroom Wi-Fi 2.4GHz / 5GHz
  • IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
  • Ethernet
  • Simultaneous streaming to multiple devices up to 10 rooms (depending on network quality)

Bluetooth

  • Bluetooth v5.0
  • Formats: EDR, BLE

Connectivity

  • AirPlay 2
  • Chromecast
  • Multiroom
  • Spotify Connect
  • Elipson Multiroom App

Finishing

  • Black acoustic fabric
  • Matte black aluminum ring

Dimensions : Ø 350 mm

Net weight : 7.6 kg