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.
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.
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