{"product_id":"elipson-horus-6b-active-bt","title":"Elipson Horus 6B Active BT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eElipson Horus 6B Active BT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers with HDMI ARC, Phono, USB Audio and aptX HD Bluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elipson Horus 6B Active BT is a pair of active bookshelf speakers built for customers who want a proper stereo system without needing a separate amplifier. Elipson describes it as the active version of the Horus 6B, with built-in \u003cstrong\u003e2 x 50W RMS amplification\u003c\/strong\u003e and a broad range of inputs for vinyl, TV, computer audio and wireless streaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tidy all-in-one speaker system for real-world use. Elipson lists \u003cstrong\u003ePhono MM, AUX, USB Audio, Optical, Coaxial, TV\/ARC, Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003esubwoofer output\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means it can anchor a lounge-room hi-fi, desktop system or TV setup without a separate amp stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActive Stereo Simplicity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReal hi-fi without a separate amplifier\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest appeal of the Horus 6B Active BT is that the amplification is already built in. Elipson rates the internal amplifier at \u003cstrong\u003e2 x 50W RMS\u003c\/strong\u003e, which makes the pair self-contained and much easier to live with than a traditional separates system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple two-channel systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTV sound upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinyl setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesktop or lounge-room hi-fi systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomers wanting fewer boxes in the room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2-Way Bass Reflex Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBookshelf size with proper hi-fi intent\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElipson describes the Horus 6B Active BT as a \u003cstrong\u003e2-way bass reflex\u003c\/strong\u003e speaker. It uses a \u003cstrong\u003e130mm mid-bass driver\u003c\/strong\u003e made from cellulose pulp reinforced with fiberglass, along with a \u003cstrong\u003e25mm silk dome tweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e driven by a neodymium magnet. Elipson says this combination is designed to deliver rich, precise and natural sound reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter bass extension from a compact cabinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuller midrange than many desktop-style speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore natural stereo presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA more serious hi-fi feel from a bookshelf format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt-In Connectivity for Real-World Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTurntable, TV, computer and Bluetooth all covered\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnectivity is one of the strongest parts of this speaker. Elipson lists the following inputs and outputs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono MM input\u003c\/strong\u003e for direct turntable connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAUX input\u003c\/strong\u003e for analogue sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e up to \u003cstrong\u003e24-bit \/ 96kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCoaxial\u003c\/strong\u003e inputs up to \u003cstrong\u003e24-bit \/ 192kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTV \/ HDMI ARC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer output\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e150Hz \/ 12dB per octave\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the sort of feature set that makes these speakers easy to recommend because they cover most of the sources customers actually use every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTV and Vinyl Friendly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMore useful than a lot of active speaker systems\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lot of active speakers cover streaming and not much else. The Horus 6B Active BT goes further by including both \u003cstrong\u003eMM phono\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHDMI ARC\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it can handle a turntable and a television in the same room without extra fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApartment lounge-room systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic-first TV rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomers moving from a soundbar into real stereo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinyl users wanting a simpler setup with fewer boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBluetooth 5.0 aptX HD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBetter wireless playback for everyday streaming\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElipson specifies \u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives the Horus 6B Active BT a stronger wireless feature set than a lot of basic active speakers. It is there to make everyday streaming from phones, tablets and computers simple while keeping sound quality respectable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSubwoofer Output for System Expansion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEasy path to bigger bass\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElipson also includes a \u003cstrong\u003esubwoofer output\u003c\/strong\u003e rated at \u003cstrong\u003e150Hz \/ 12dB per octave\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means the system can be expanded if more low-end weight is needed for movies, gaming or larger-room listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is a useful touch because the speakers can start as a simple stereo pair and later become a more substantial 2.1 setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive 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