Inspired by monitor speakers of the 1970s and the current growth in demand for vintage/retro audio products, French brand Elipson Audio has announced the introduction of their new Heritage XLS15 loudspeakers.

Vintage in design but, say Elipson, versatile in function, this new Elipson speaker is supplied with two different bases and one optional Norstone stand, enabling the sound to be directed towards the listener.

Elipson Heritage XLS15 loudspeakers

3 Way Loudspeaker

This 3-way loudspeaker has been tuned as a bass reflex design with front-firing flared port that can be plugged for further low frequency adjustment depending on placement.  Driver complement includes a new 30cm diameter cellulose coated bass unit with high power magnet, a new 55mm diameter treated dome mid-range driver covering nearly three octaves and a 22mm diameter silk dome tweeter, found on the flagship model of the Prestige Facet series.

A retro vintage styled workspace interior in Taipei, Taiwan.

A finite measurement of 2dB allows you to adjust the mid and high frequency levels according to your listening room or music genre.  In addition, inserting the base plinth (supplied) creates a 7° tilt for acoustic phasing or the optional metal stand from sister company Norstone raises it by a further 19 cm from the floor.

Elipson Heritage XLS15 loudspeaker on optional Nordstone stand

Price And Availability

Elipson’s new Heritage XLS15 loudspeaker will be available in the UK from January through selected authorised dealers at an SRP of £1,790 per pair.  Vintage stands will be £199 per pair.

Elipson Heritage XLS15 loudspeakers

Specification

Type                                                               3-way compact loudspeaker

Tweeter                                                          25mm silk dome

Midrange                                                       55mm coated dome

Bass                                                               300mm cellulose pulp cone

Bass reflex                                                    Front firing

Frequency response                                   40 Hz – 25 kHz +/- 3 dB

Cut-off frequencies                         700 & 5000 Hz

Sensitivity                                                      92 dB / 1m / 1w

Impedance                                                    6 Ohms

Recommended amplification                     50-200 W

Power (RMS)                                                200 W

Dimensions                                                  L x H x D: 420 x 730/700 x 339 mm

Weight                                                           28 kg

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