82%
Elipson W35 Xi
The high-end Elipson W35 Xi speaker is a connected and multiroom stereo model that combines superior sound quality with enhanced connectivity for the ultimate listening experience. Compatible with AirPlay 2ChromecastWiFiBluetooth, and more.
*Tripod stand optional.
Discover the new generation of the connected speaker, W35 Xi. With built-in Chromecast and AirPlay 2 compatibility, simply press the Cast button from apps to stream music from your phone, tablet, or laptop to the speakers.
The W35 Xi speaker also features significant audio improvements, with clearer and more precise high and mid-range tones, delivering sound reproduction faithful to the original recording. The minimalist and elegant design of the W35 Xi speaker, adorned in a deep and intense black color, perfectly embodies the fusion of tradition and innovation.
This exceptional French creation is crafted from premium materials, ensuring timeless aesthetics and impeccable durability.
Dealers selling Elipson near you
The W35 Xi delivers a broad, omnidirectional sound that fills rooms with weighty low end and warm mids, pairing its iconic spherical look with modern streaming. With a pronounced omnidirectional soundstage, taut room‑filling bass and full support for high‑res streaming, reviewers at StereoNET and What Hi‑Fi? note its features and presence.
Pros
- Wide, omnidirectional soundstage with good off‑axis performance.
- Weighty, impactful bass and convincing dynamics for its size.
- Extensive modern connectivity and multiroom/high‑res support (AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, aptX HD).
&
Cons
- Lacks fine instrumental texture and precise stereo separation, reducing insight and imaging tightness.
- App setup can be buggy with occasional lag and frustrating initial connection issues reported.
Sound Quality
81/100
Bass
88/100
Dual 165mm mid/bass drivers and a 47Hz (±3dB) response give strong, weighty low end for the speaker's size. Reviewers note a pronounced kick-drum impact and room-filling bass, though WHF flags it as somewhat over-emphasised versus the midrange.
Mid
76/100
Mids provide reasonable presence but lack texture and precise spatial separation. What Hi‑Fi reports a lack of clarity and convivial instrument texture that reduces insight and vocal/body realism.
Treble
78/100
25mm silk-dome tweeters deliver smooth high end up to 22kHz, with decent extension but not exceptional air or sparkle. Reviewers describe treble as serviceable but contributing to an overall lack of fine detail and insight.
Soundstage Imaging
83/100
Omnidirectional, spherical design produces a wide, room-filling spread and good off-axis performance (WHF: ~20–30° sweet spot). Imaging is broad but not tightly focused—WHF notes imprecise stereo organisation despite good width.
Dynamics
78/100
The W35 shows decent macro/micro dynamics and punch for many passages (strings and drum components mapped), but reviewers report smeared transients and a lack of rhythmic snap on percussive material.
Show Less
Build Quality
88/100
Solid spherical cabinet, cloth finish and a prominent central control band; internally four class-D amps and robust motor structures for the 165mm drivers. Aesthetics and engineering are consistently praised.
Features Connectivity
87/100
Extensive modern connectivity: AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Elipson multiroom app, Bluetooth (specs vary by review), optical/3.5mm/USB and network multiroom. Practical score reduced slightly due to reported app/setup bugs and occasional lag in WHF testing.
Value for Money
72/100
At the listed price (~699; StereoNET cites £799), reviewers suggest the W35 competes on style and features but falls short on pure audio excellence; WHF implies weaker value for buyers prioritising top-tier sound at this price.
Reviews
Online Reviews & Mentions
YouTube Reviews
Forum Mentions
No forum mentions found yet
FAST, EASY & NEAR
Find Elipson Verified Dealers Near You
Elipson dealers in the map