A Renowned Hi-Fi Brand Just Breathed New Life Into Its Affordable Loudspeakers

According to the brand, the new range is “designed for the most demanding audiophiles.”

Published June 5, 2025

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Elipson is a French hi-fi manufacturer that dates back to 1938 — in fact, it calls itself the “oldest French speaker brand.”

The company is probably best known for its futuristic-looking spherical loudspeakers, such as the Planet L and Planet M, but it manufactures traditional loudspeakers, such as its Prestige Facet range, as well.

Introduced in 2016, the Prestige Facet has been the company’s most affordable range of loudspeakers for most of the last decade — although its Horus range, which was released in 2023, has since undercut it — and it’s been very popular.

Fast forward to today, and, Epison has released a second generation of its popular Prestige Facet range. According to the brand, the new range is “designed for the most demanding audiophiles.”

10 speakers

The Prestige Facet II series of loudspeakers features ten different loudspeaker models, which can be configured in a traditional hi-fi system or as a surround sound home theater system that supports Dolby Atmos.

In the range, there are three floorstanding loudspeakers and two bookshelf speakers. For those looking to build a home theater system, there are also two center channel speakers, a Dolby Atmos module, a surround sound speaker and an LCR speaker.

Upgraded acoustics

Compared to their predecessors, the Prestige Facet II promises to sound significantly better.

All models have a completely redesigned passive crossover network that, according to the company, “results in better channel decoupling, a smoother frequency response and a more coherent, natural soundstage.”

Each loudspeaker has been upgraded with new internal wiring — it’s 2.25 mm² OFC (Oxygen Free Copper) — which the company says guarantees “optimum conductivity and loss-free signal transmission between crossover components and loudspeakers.”

The cabinets are more rigid, too, allowing each speaker to deliver more bass and sound better at high volumes.

A satin finish

The range has a new look, too. The front panel of each loudspeaker has a new satin finish that replaces the original gloss finish.

Elipson says the satin finish gives the speakers “a more modern, sober and smoother appearance for an evolution that is both aesthetically pleasing and sustainable.”

Each loudspeaker is available in three finishes: black, white or black/walnut.

Price and availability

Elipson’s Prestige Facet II range of loudspeakers is currently available in Europe, while exact US availability has yet to be announced.

The two bookshelf speakers, the 6B and the 8B, cost £499/pair (~$677/pair) and £699/pair (~$950/pair), respectively. While the three floorstanding speakers range from £1,000 (~$1,300) to £3,000 (~$4,070).

You can check out the pricing of the other loudspeakers in Elipson’s Prestige Facet II range via the company’s product page.

Elipson Prestige Facet II

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About the Author:

Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol’s editorial team since 2014. As a Tech Staff Writer, he tracks everything in the consumer tech space, from headphones to smartphones, wearables to home theater systems. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.