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{"id":14876333670777,"title":"Meridian Ellipse","handle":"meridian-ellipse","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMeridian Ellipse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeridian Ellipse is the third loudspeaker to emerge from Meridian's Extreme Engineering Programme, producing a natural, authentic and lifelike sound which is immersive and room-filling. Ellipse is designed for music enjoyment: with a bass response usually associated with much larger speakers, Ellipse has complete control over the sound it plays, so your music is projected into the room with clarity and authority.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEllipse is a complete Meridian system in a compact form factor. It is a distillation of everything Meridian do, and it enables you to experience Meridian’s renowned sound quality in any room. Made in Britain using premium craftsmanship, its design is undeniably Meridian.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful to look at, Ellipse is designed to subtly elevate any space. Its elliptical design signature echoes the design 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 modern living space. A perfect synthesis of function and form, within a timeless aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003csource srcset=\"https:\/\/petertyson.co.uk\/media\/wysiwyg\/petertyson-hyva\/product-pages\/meridian\/meridian-ellipse-lifestyle-01.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eState-Of-The-Art-Craftmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting-Edge Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEllipse takes the technological, engineering and manufacturing innovations in Meridian DSP8000 XE and DSP9 and distills them in 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 listening preferences, background noise levels, room size, and speaker placement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffortless Simplicity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl at your fingertips. Playback functions fall easily to hand by virtue of the illuminated touch controls built into the top of the unit. Ellipse is easy to use and yet it supports a rich feature set which offers flexible set-up options and powerful user-settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"724\" class=\"table table-striped\" style=\"width: 200%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 99.6529%;\"\u003eSize and Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 21.7302%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (WxHxD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.9227%;\"\u003e412mm x 171mm x 223mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 21.7302%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.9227%;\"\u003e3.9kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 99.6529%;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeneral\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 21.7302%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.9227%;\"\u003eBluetooth wireless technology, Wi-Fi streaming, Ethernet connectivity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAirPlay, Google Cast, native streaming from Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect. Roon Ready, UPnP renderer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 21.7302%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.9227%;\"\u003eInternal streaming source\u003cbr\u003e1 x USB-C supporting sampling rates up to 192kHz @ 24-bit\u003cbr\u003e1 x mini-TOSLINK optical supporting sampling rates up to 96kHz @ 24 bit\u003cbr\u003eStereo analogue with 88kHz\/24bit A\/D conversion (Optical and analogue share dual-purpose 3.5mm minijack socket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 21.7302%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.9227%;\"\u003eIlluminated touch controls located on top of unit\u003cbr\u003eMeridian Control app via Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection\u003cbr\u003eIR receiver eye (MSR2 remote control available separately)\u003cbr\u003eAutomation interface via Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 21.7302%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.9227%;\"\u003eSPL: 100dB@1m (pink noise source)\u003cbr\u003eFrequency response in room within 3dB: 40Hz – 20kHz (volume setting 65)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 21.7302%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmplification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.9227%;\"\u003e2 x 25W for full-range drivers\u003cbr\u003e1 x 30W for subwoofer driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 21.7302%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive units\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.9227%;\"\u003e2 x 90mm polypropylene wide-range drivers\u003cbr\u003e1 x 150mm x 100mm polypropylene long-throw “racetrack” subwoofer driver\u003cbr\u003eCrossover frequency = 180Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 21.7302%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWi-fi operation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.9227%;\"\u003eDual band - 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Ellipse is designed for music enjoyment: with a bass response usually associated with much larger speakers, Ellipse has complete control over the sound it plays, so your music is projected into the room with clarity and authority.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEllipse is a complete Meridian system in a compact form factor. It is a distillation of everything Meridian do, and it enables you to experience Meridian’s renowned sound quality in any room. Made in Britain using premium craftsmanship, its design is undeniably Meridian.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful to look at, Ellipse is designed to subtly elevate any space. Its elliptical design signature echoes the design 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 modern living space. A perfect synthesis of function and form, within a timeless aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003csource srcset=\"https:\/\/petertyson.co.uk\/media\/wysiwyg\/petertyson-hyva\/product-pages\/meridian\/meridian-ellipse-lifestyle-01.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eState-Of-The-Art-Craftmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting-Edge Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEllipse takes the technological, engineering and manufacturing innovations in Meridian DSP8000 XE and DSP9 and distills them in 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 listening preferences, background noise levels, room size, and speaker placement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffortless Simplicity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl at your fingertips. Playback functions fall easily to hand by virtue of the illuminated touch controls built into the top of the unit. Ellipse is easy to use and yet it supports a rich feature set which offers flexible set-up options and powerful user-settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"724\" class=\"table table-striped\" style=\"width: 200%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 99.6529%;\"\u003eSize and Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 21.7302%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (WxHxD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.9227%;\"\u003e412mm x 171mm x 223mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 21.7302%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.9227%;\"\u003e3.9kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 99.6529%;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeneral\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 21.7302%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.9227%;\"\u003eBluetooth wireless technology, Wi-Fi streaming, Ethernet connectivity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAirPlay, Google Cast, native streaming from Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect. Roon Ready, UPnP renderer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 21.7302%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.9227%;\"\u003eInternal streaming source\u003cbr\u003e1 x USB-C supporting sampling rates up to 192kHz @ 24-bit\u003cbr\u003e1 x mini-TOSLINK optical supporting sampling rates up to 96kHz @ 24 bit\u003cbr\u003eStereo analogue with 88kHz\/24bit A\/D conversion (Optical and analogue share dual-purpose 3.5mm minijack socket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 21.7302%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.9227%;\"\u003eIlluminated touch controls located on top of unit\u003cbr\u003eMeridian Control app via Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection\u003cbr\u003eIR receiver eye (MSR2 remote control available separately)\u003cbr\u003eAutomation interface via Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 21.7302%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.9227%;\"\u003eSPL: 100dB@1m (pink noise source)\u003cbr\u003eFrequency response in room within 3dB: 40Hz – 20kHz (volume setting 65)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 21.7302%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmplification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.9227%;\"\u003e2 x 25W for full-range drivers\u003cbr\u003e1 x 30W for subwoofer driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 21.7302%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive units\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.9227%;\"\u003e2 x 90mm polypropylene wide-range drivers\u003cbr\u003e1 x 150mm x 100mm polypropylene long-throw “racetrack” subwoofer driver\u003cbr\u003eCrossover frequency = 180Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 21.7302%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWi-fi operation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.9227%;\"\u003eDual band - 2.4GHz and 5GHz compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 21.7302%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.9227%;\"\u003e100V – 240V AC, Max 70W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003csource srcset=\"https:\/\/petertyson.co.uk\/media\/wysiwyg\/petertyson-hyva\/product-pages\/meridian\/meridian-ellipse-lifestyle.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}