Perfect Match A - Elipson Music Center Connect & Prestige Facet 8B & QED XT25 3m

Amplification : Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Class D

2 x 120 watts into 4 ohms

2 x 60 watts into 8 ohms

32-bit / 192 kHz internal DSP

Network audio playback

FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AAC, AAC+, MP3 (up to 24-bit/96kHz)

Bluetooth receiver

SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX HD codecs

Range : approx. 10 m

Control

Display with brightness sensor

Touch sensitive buttons

iOS/Android control app with network streaming and multi-room management

CD player

Audio CD, MP3/WMA CD, CDText compatible

Supported media: CD/CD-R

Radio tuner

FM RDS / DAB / DAB+ with 40 memories

USB port

MP3/WMA compatible

5V/1A power supply

Network/multiroom connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n)

Ethernet (RJ45)

Multiroom: Simultaneous streaming to multiple devices in up to 8 rooms, depending on network quality

Connectivity

1x USB port

1x optical digital input

2x RCA inputs

1x 3.5 mm mini-jack input

1x radio antenna socket

1x subwoofer output (variable filter)

1x pre-out

1x headphone output

2x speaker outputs

Supplied accessories

Remote control + battery

Antenna cable

User manual

General

Dimensions (dxh): 330 x 73 mm

Weight: 3.2 kg

Prestige Facet 8B (Pair)

The Elipson Prestige Facet 8B speaker introduces a host of innovative technologies. The most visible is undeniably the ring of sculpted facets surrounding each driver, which gives the range its name. A rigorous design process ensures optimal acoustic performance, while an elegant finish allows the speaker to blend in harmoniously with your interior decor.

The Prestige Facet 8B is availble in black, walnut and white. Signs of a high-quality finish include a double-layer front panel to which a black or white lacquer is applied. Medium-sized, it is equipped with a 17 cm low midrange driver featuring a bullet-shaped phase plug to limit vibrations and, consequently, reduce distortion. A 25 mm soft dome tweeter reproduces highs with finesse and precision. The multifaceted, sculpted silicone surround rings encircling each driver reduce the baffle effect and limit diffractions. The result is a more linear response curve and a smoother listening experience.

Extra attention has been paid to the speaker's cabinet. The lacquered front panel is composed of two dense, thick materials and strengthened by several internal brackets. The speaker's steep-slope filter relies on highly efficient, audiophile-grade components. As for the finish quality, it is not overlooked and offers benefits such as premium-quality vinyl and a lacquered front panel.

At Elipson, the back counts as much as the front. That is why our designers have created rounded, high-end dual speaker terminals which offer the possibility of biwiring and biamplifying while benefiting from silver-plated contacts to maximize signal transmission. Banana plugs may also be connected to the terminals.

Neutral and accurate, this speaker delivers sound which is free from colouration and faithful to the original recording. Impressions of smoothness and serenity emanate from each track as it is masterfully reproduced, without any hint of harshness. The experts weren't wrong when they awarded the Elipson Prestige Facet 8B speaker with the Choc Classica and Diapason d'Or awards. A champion in its category!

The Prestige Facet 8B's high sensitivity allows it to be paired with any amplifier with a power rating of 85 W or less per channel. Its lively performance make it an excellent surround sound speaker for a home cinema installation.