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Meridian Ellipse Network Loudspeaker
- Fully insured delivery with 60-Day Home Trial
- Audiophile streaming loudspeaker
- Unique Bass and Space DSP technology
- Multiple connectivity options
- Supports High Resolution audio upto 24-bit/192kHz
- 2.1 loudspeaker design
- Bluetooth wireless technology, Wi-Fi streaming, Ethernet connectivity
- AirPlay, Chromecast built-in, native streaming from Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect. Roon Ready, UPnP renderer.
Meridian Audio Ellipse Streaming Loudspeaker
The last speaker to emerge from Meridian’s Extreme Engineering Programme was the ground-breaking, £60,000, DSP9. Now, that same level of expertise and enthusiasm has been applied to their very first streaming speaker; Meridian Ellipse
Ellipse is a complete Meridian system in a compact form factor. It is a distillation of everything Meridian Audio stands for, and it enables you to experience their renowned sound quality in any room at a more affordable price.
Ellipse is an extremely capable, easy-to-use system for those who just want everything in one box. It could be the only Hi-Fi system you’ll ever need - just add music and go!!
Cutting-Edge Performance
Ellipse takes the technological, engineering and manufacturing innovations from Meridian’s DSP8000 XE and DSP9 loudspeakers and distils them into a compact but extremely powerful package.
An incredibly inert, perfectly sealed cabinet encloses powerful drive units and sophisticated signal-enhancing technologies. Unique control options, including Image Elevation Technology and the innovative Bass and Space feature, allow the listener to tailor the sound to their listening preferences, background noise levels, room size, and speaker placement.
Big sound from a small speaker
Producing a natural, authentic and life-like sound which is immersive and room-filling,
Ellipse is designed for music enjoyment: with a bass response usually associated with much larger speakers and complete control over the sound it plays, so your music is projected into the room with clarity and authority.
State-Of-The-Art-Craftmanship
Each component has been meticulously specified for its acoustic benefits, aesthetic contribution, or both. Meridian Ellipse is rigorously engineered to deliver that Meridian signature sound performance in any room as well as being beautiful to look at and easy to use.
Great to look at as well as listen to
A perfect synthesis of function and form that blends into any room setting, Ellipse is designed to subtly elevate any space without dominating.
Its elliptical design signature echoes the form of other Meridian products. In combination with its harmonious curves, Ellipse boasts a luxuriously smooth, pebble-like surface in a deep, non-reflective black. Its soft and subtle finish is inviting to the touch, adding an element of style and sophistication to any living space.
All streaming bases covered
Ellipse offers superb flexibility, with Bluetooth wireless technology and Wi-Fi streaming, while an Ethernet socket provides the option of a wired network connection for ultimate sonic performance. Apple AirPlay and Google Chromecast are built-in, as well as native streaming from Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect. It is a Roon Ready device and can be used as a UPnP renderer.
Advanced Features
The top panel of Ellipse carries seven intuitive touch-sensitive controls which are backlit when in use. Integration between your streaming apps and Ellipse links control functions seamlessly so volume adjustment and playback controls - such as Play, Pause, Next and Previous - can be carried out within the streaming app or on the Ellipse itself. 
Bluetooth streams audio directly from a phone, tablet or computer to Ellipse. However, Ellipse also supports streaming services that stream audio over the network while the phone or tablet is used just as a control interface.
Streaming in this way provides several advantages, including the ability to continue streaming while you use your phone for calls or other tasks. Such services also offer potential for higher-quality sound while using less of your phone’s battery power.
Ellipse also features additional auxiliary inputs for flexibility: see below.
Connections
Ellipse features a suite of essential connections, giving the ability to connect pretty much any third party component.
- 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)
- Ethernet (RJ45) input
- Mains Power input
Specifications
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
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
Money Back Guarantee
Don't forget! We’re so confident in the performance of the Ellipse that it is covered by our 60 Day Home Trial with Money Back Guarantee. Buy the product and if you're not completely satisfied, you can return it within 2 months for a refund. For full details click here.
Ellipse is packed with tech! Twelve of Meridian’s unique DSP technologies make Ellipse capable of handling rooms of any size without compromise on sound quality.
Bass & Space is a stereo enhancing technology designed to optimise and increase the sense of soundstage width.
Digital Precision maximises the signal-to-noise ratio of the digital audio, ensuring the finest details of every song are retained.
E3 Bass uses specifically designed filters to expand, extend and enhance the low-frequency response of the loudspeaker.
Free-Q is used to compensate for acoustic problems associated with specific loudspeaker placement conditions.
Image Elevation psychoacoustically raises the sound image to the centre of a screen – where the listener would expect to hear it from.
Image Focus corrects for off-centre listening, ensuring that the original soundstage is maintained
Perfect Balance technology ensures that as the volume of the system varies there is no perceived loss of low and high frequencies, and spectral balance is maintained at all volume levels.
Pro-active Bass protects the bass drivers from over-excursion, ensuring maximum bass output without damaging the drive units.
Pro-active Thermal monitors the audio being sent to the mid-range drivers and tweeters and limits the overall volume of the loudspeaker if there is a risk of the drive units getting too hot.
Q-Sync deploys Meridian's multiple “First In, First Out” buffering system which minimises jitter, ensuring perfect timing and improved clarity.
Bespoke Signal Mapping delivers an optimal response from multi-way loudspeakers, ensuring that all drive units complement one another, providing a consistent response at all frequencies.
True Time is Meridian's proprietary apodising filter that avoids pre-ringing and cleans up the effects of early filters, converting pre-echo to post-echo.
Bass & Space is a stereo enhancing technology designed to optimise and increase the sense of soundstage width. Digital Precision maximises the signal-to-noise ratio of the digital audio, ensuring the finest details of every song are retained.
E3 Bass uses specifically designed filters to expand, extend and enhance the low-frequency response of the loudspeaker.
Free-Q is used to compensate for acoustic problems associated with specific loudspeaker placement conditions.
Image Elevation psychoacoustically raises the sound image to the centre of a screen – where the listener would expect to hear it from.
Image Focus corrects for off-centre listening, ensuring that the original soundstage is maintained
Perfect Balance technology ensures that as the volume of the system varies there is no perceived loss of low and high frequencies, and spectral balance is maintained at all volume levels.
Pro-active Bass protects the bass drivers from over-excursion, ensuring maximum bass output without damaging the drive units.
Pro-active Thermal monitors the audio being sent to the mid-range drivers and tweeters and limits the overall volume of the loudspeaker if there is a risk of the drive units getting too hot.
Q-Sync deploys Meridian's multiple “First In, First Out” buffering system which minimises jitter, ensuring perfect timing and improved clarity.
Bespoke Signal Mapping delivers an optimal response from multi-way loudspeakers, ensuring that all drive units complement one another, providing a consistent response at all frequencies.
True Time is Meridian's proprietary apodising filter that avoids pre-ringing and cleans up the effects of early filters, converting pre-echo to post-echo.
"the Ellipse proves high-fidelity is possible from a compact, wireless speaker”
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