A spherical speaker cannot be positioned like a rectangular speaker: without a suitable support, it rolls, tips over or ends up tucked into a shelf that muffles its sound. Elipson therefore designed a dedicated stand for the Planet M, a slim metal column on a round base that places the sphere at the right height in the middle of the room and lets its design shine without furniture around it.
A slim column that complements the sphere
The Planet M stand echoes the design language of the Planet range: curved lines, few angles and an understated presence. The structure is made of steel, with a satin brushed chrome finish that catches the light without mirror-like reflections and matches the speaker’s various colours, from the original glossy shades to the more recent matte finishes. The column measures 80 cm and rests on a circular base 22 cm in diameter. Its footprint therefore remains very small, allowing the Planet M to be installed near a sofa or in a corner without obstructing the walkway.
At 3.7 kg, the stand is heavy enough to provide a stable base for a compact speaker like the Planet M, while remaining easy to move when looking for the best position. This modest weight has a trade-off: avoid placing it in a high-traffic area where it could be knocked, particularly with children or pets around.
Positioning a coaxial driver at ear level
The Planet M is a two-way sealed speaker equipped with a coaxial driver: the 20 mm silk-dome tweeter is mounted at the centre of the 100 mm woofer, so the treble and midrange originate from the same point. This design produces a coherent sound image, provided the listener is on the driver’s axis. Placed too low on a piece of furniture or too high on a shelf, the speaker loses some of its treble precision. The stand solves this issue by bringing the sphere close to the ear height of a seated person.
Moving the speaker out of a shelf has a second benefit. A sealed speaker placed against a wall or in a recess has inflated bass and less clear sound; on a stand, it can be moved away from walls, angled towards the listening area and positioned to the nearest centimetre. For a Planet M whose response extends down to 90 Hz, this freedom of placement matters more than it does for a large speaker: pairing it with a subwoofer is recommended to fill out the lower end of the spectrum, and the stand allows the spheres to be positioned independently of it.
Cables that stay out of sight
The stand’s tube is hollow and incorporates cable routing: the speaker cable runs down inside the column and exits at the base. No wire hangs along the stand, preserving the clean look of the whole setup, especially when the speakers are placed in the middle of the room, in full view. In both stereo and home cinema setups, stand-mounted Planet M speakers blend into the décor rather than adding a forest of wires to the floor.
In a home cinema setup, the Planet M stand works equally well for front speakers and rear speakers (surround), when the walls are unsuitable for mounting or drilling is best avoided. It allows the spheres to be positioned behind or to the sides of the sofa and moved easily to suit the room layout.
