Incorporating engineering principles derived from Meridian’s DSP8000 XE and DSP9 towers – the standard bearers of its Extreme Engineering Programme – the Ellipse proves high-fidelity is possible from a compact, wireless speaker. Marrying a trio of active drivers to a powerful DSP platform, its performance showcases superb clarity, deep bass and – if required – a room-filling output. Among its streaming options are AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect and Roon, accompanied by USB, optical and analogue inputs for wired sources. Meridian’s Ellipse is therefore impressively versatile, a characteristic mirrored by the suite of sound tuning options in its partnering Control app.