Encel – Gelati – Bookshelf Speaker
Step into a sensory experience where discerning taste meets equally discerning audio engineering. Born from Alex Encel’s dream back in the late 1950s, the Encel brand continues to transform the auditory landscape of Australia. The result of years of dedicated craft and unrelenting pursuit for aural perfection, we introduce the Encel – Gelati – Bookshelf Speaker.
Product Description
Inspired by Melbourne itself, the Gelati line resonates with a vibrant, colourful range that sings of Alex’s passion for music and design. With uniquely flavoured lacquer and woodgrain cabinet choices like Birch Black, Vanilla, Caramel Walnut, and Pistachio, you have the power to decide how your bookshelf speaker blends into and enhances your listening space. Our 12 delightfully magnetic grilles only require seconds to be swapped, making colour coordination an effortless exercise, and of course, they are not the standard, letting you personalise your Gelati speaker right from its heart.
Listen to the sweet highs, indulge in the decadent mids, and feel the low-ends dripping richness like never before, a truly immersive sonic landscape carefully tuned to perfection by the Encel team after extensive tests. The Gelati speakers are more than functional art; they’re a responsible choice, packaged minimally to ensure less waste, and artistically to reflect the brand’s dedication to collaborations. Crafted utilizing robust materials like MDF and kevlar, these speakers will echo your favourite melodies for years to come, echoing the ethos of the Encel brand — to make exquisite music systems both affordable and enduring. A sensory fusion of sight and sound, each unit booms with technical prowess, ready to captivate your senses and redefine your music experience. Let Encel – Gelati – Bookshelf Speaker serve as the perfect blend of musicality, durability, and aesthetics, taking your love for music to a whole new level.
Features
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Locally-Made: Encel Gelati, a line of bookshelf speakers produced in Melbourne, honours Alex Encel’s legacy of crafting intricate stereo systems for Australians since 1958.
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Customisable Design: Available in unique lacquer and woodgrain cabinets like Birch Black, Vanilla, Caramel Walnut, and Pistachio, the Encel Gelati speakers can be adapted to match your listening space.
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Magnetic Grilles: Choose from 12 different delicious magnetic grilles in shades like Eucalyptus Green, Ocean Blue, Lemon Yellow, and Coffee Brown. They can be easily swapped out to personalise your speakers’ appearance.
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Skilled Tuning: Encel’s team conducted extensive listening tests to perfect the overall balance of the Gelati speakers, which confidently deliver sweet highs, decadent mids, and a potent low-end.
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Sustainable Packaging: Minimizing waste, the Gelati speakers are packaged with minimal disposable materials, demonstrating Encel’s commitment to responsibility.
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Artistic Collaboration: Melbourne-based illustrator Alice Oehr designed lavish cardboard packaging that cements Encel’s dedication to artistry.
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Built for Durability: Manufactured with sturdy MDF and Kevlar, the Encel Gelati speakers promise a long-lasting music experience.
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Comprehensive Technical Specifications: The technical specs outline the speakers’ capacity for excellent sound performance, catering to various musical genres with its detailed bass and treble drivers, crossover frequency, and more.
Benefits
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Local Craftsmanship: Enjoy world-class audio quality from speakers made in your own backyard, by a brand that’s been loved by Australians for over half a century.
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Personalised Esthetics: You can effortlessly alter the look of your speakers to perfectly complement your existing decor, according to your mood or seasonal shifts.
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Uniquely You: Without grilles as the standard, your choice of colour sets your speakers apart from the rest, making them truly personal.
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Exceptional Sound Quality: By achieving balance over extensive tests, these speakers offer an unparalleled sonic experience, expertly handling diverse musical genres.
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Eco-Friendly: The minimalistic packaging approach reduces environmental waste, helping you contribute to sustainability.
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Stylish and Creative: The eye-catching Alice Oehr-designed packaging reiterates the brand’s tradition of collaborating with local talents, making for an aesthetically pleasing unboxing experience.
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Lasting Performance: Built with sturdy materials, these speakers are crafted to elevate your music enjoyment for many years.
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Precision Sound: The explicit technical specifications assure you of a speaker capable of enhancing every beat, rhythm, and melody at a perfect pitch that fulfills your love for music.
Specifications
Specification | Details |
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Brand | Encel |
Model | Gelati |
Type | Bookshelf Speaker |
Design Location | Melbourne, Australia |
Enclosure Type | 2-way vented-box/standmount, Bass reflex |
Cabinet Material | Lacquered and woodgrain cabinets with MDF and Kevlar components |
Cabinet Variety | Birch Black, Vanilla, Caramel Walnut, and Pistachio |
Grille Options | 12 varieties including Eucalyptus Green, Ocean Blue, Lemon Yellow, and Coffee Brown (sold separately) |
Bass Driver | 5”(130mm) Kevlar cone |
Treble Driver | 1″(25mm) Soft dome |
Sensitivity | 2.83V @ 1m) 86dB |
Recommended Amplifier Power | 25-100W |
Peak SPL | 101dB |
Nominal Impedance | 8Ω Compatible |
Minimum Impedance | 4.5Ω |
Frequency Response | (+/-3dB) 50Hz – 20kHz |
Crossover Frequency | 3.0kHz |
Cabinet Volume | 9.5 Litres |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 301mm x 174mm x 222mm |
Carton Size | 485x310x385mm |
Net Weight | 8.52kg/pair |
Gross Weight | 10kg/Carton |
Included Accessories | Transparent silicone feet |
Care Instructions | Made with minimum of disposable materials, durable and long-lasting |
Packaging | Designed by Melbourne-based illustrator Alice Oehr, minimal disposable material |
Unique Selling Points | Locally made, customizable visuals through the use of removable grilles, musically versatile. |
In conclusion, the Encel – Gelati – Bookshelf Speaker is a testament to auditory craftsmanship and elegance. Its pioneering spirit, exceptionally handpicked materials, and decades of perfecting audio engineering echo through the walls of every home it finds a corner in. These colour-coded, personalised sonic marvels move beyond merely technology, forming a conversation piece, establishing your style statement and giving your senses a treat. Whether you are an audiophile seeking to elevate your intimate listening experience or a novice exploring the depths of music, the Gelati offers a symphony that sates your needs. With exceptional service from Australia’s #1 Hi-Fi Store, ‘The Audio Tailor’, and backed by the admirable heritage of Encel, the Gelati speakers offer a tempting experience of listening pleasure, crafting an indelible impact, and raising the bar of superbly affordable audio solutions. This is not just a purchase; it is an investment in high fidelity sound – an investment in aural bliss. Allow the Encel – Gelati – Bookshelf Speaker to be an imperative part of your aural journey, translating every note, every beat into a memorable sonic resonance. Unleash the music lover in you with Gelati – where premium quality meets profound aesthetics.