Name: Encel Gelati Raw Bookshelf Speakers
SKU: ENCEL-GELATI-RAW
Availability: InStock

Description

About the Encel Gelati Raw Bookshelf Speakers

The Encel Gelati Raw Bookshelf Speakers are a great choice for customers who want a compact bookshelf speaker with character, energy, and a simple modern look.

The standard Gelati speakers are known for their colourful finishes and playful styling. The Raw Gelati takes a different path. It keeps the compact cabinet format and silk-dome tweeter DNA, but moves to a more understated Liquorice Black finish. As a result, it feels more like a classic studio monitor, which will suit customers who want a cleaner, less colourful speaker.

Encel describes the Raw Gelati as having powerful rhythmic punch and a big, bold sound. The Audio Tailor review also described it as having punchy low-end performance, a robust midrange, smooth highs, and an impressively wide soundstage for the cabinet size.

For NZ customers, the Raw Gelati makes sense in small lounges, bedrooms, offices, desktop systems, and compact hi-fi setups. Pair it with a good integrated amplifier, streaming amplifier, or network receiver, and it becomes a very enjoyable everyday speaker.

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The Encel Gelati Raw Bookshelf Speakers Are Ideal For

Small lounges
Apartments
Bedrooms
Offices
Desktop hi-fi systems
Compact stereo systems
Vinyl starter systems
Streaming amplifier systems
Customers wanting a simple black bookshelf speaker
Listeners who enjoy a punchy, lively sound

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Encel Gelati Raw Bookshelf Speakers?
The Encel Gelati Raw are compact passive bookshelf speakers designed for stereo hi-fi systems, desktop audio, small rooms, and affordable music setups.
Are the Encel Gelati Raw speakers active or passive?
They are passive speakers. You need a stereo amplifier, AV receiver, or powered streaming amplifier to drive them.
What drivers do the Raw Gelati speakers use?
They use a 1-inch soft dome tweeter and a 5-inch polypropylene cone woofer.
How are Raw Gelati different from the standard Encel Gelati speakers?
Raw Gelati are positioned as the younger sibling to the standard Gelati. They share the same silk-dome tweeter and cabinet construction, but use simpler materials in some areas to keep the price lower.
What amplifier power is recommended?
Retailer specifications list the recommended amplifier power at 25 to 100 watts.
What is the impedance of the Encel Gelati Raw?
The Raw Gelati are listed as 4-ohm speakers. Make sure your amplifier is suitable for 4-ohm speaker loads.
What is the sensitivity of the Encel Gelati Raw?
Sensitivity is listed at 87dB. They should work well with a quality integrated amplifier or streaming amplifier, but very low-powered amps may have less headroom.
How low do the Raw Gelati speakers go?
The listed frequency response is 50Hz to 20kHz. For deeper bass in larger rooms, a powered subwoofer is a good upgrade.
What finish is available?
The Raw Gelati are finished in Liquorice Black, with matte black cabinetry and ashen grey speaker cones.
Can I use colourful Gelati grilles with the Raw Gelati?
Yes. Encel says the Raw Gelati are compatible with Gelati’s colourful magnetic grilles, available as an optional extra.
Are the Raw Gelati good for desktop systems?
Yes. Their compact size makes them a good option for desktop hi-fi, provided they are placed on stands or isolation pads and paired with a suitable amplifier.
Are the Raw Gelati good for vinyl?
Yes. Pair them with a turntable and an amplifier with a phono input, or add an external phono stage if your amplifier does not include one.
Do the Raw Gelati need speaker stands?
They can be used on shelves or a desktop, but speaker stands will usually give better imaging, cleaner bass, and better tweeter height.
Who are the Encel Gelati Raw speakers best suited to?
They are best for customers who want compact passive bookshelf speakers with a bold, punchy sound, simple black styling, and good value for everyday music listening.

Key Features

Compact Bookshelf Speaker Design

The Encel Raw Gelati is a compact passive bookshelf speaker. It is designed for smaller rooms, apartment systems, office setups, desktop listening, and simple stereo systems.

Studio-Inspired Liquorice Black Finish

The Raw Gelati comes in a matte Liquorice Black finish with ashen grey speaker cones. Encel describes the look as bringing to mind classic studio monitors, with a simple and understated style.

Same Gelati Family DNA

Raw Gelati shares the same silk-dome tweeter and cabinet construction as the standard Gelati loudspeaker. This gives it a strong link to the wider Gelati design, while simplifying some parts to reduce cost.

1-Inch Soft Dome Tweeter

The Raw Gelati uses a 1-inch soft dome tweeter. This is designed to deliver smooth, extended high frequencies without sounding sharp or harsh.

5-Inch Polypropylene Cone Woofer

The speaker uses a 5-inch polypropylene cone woofer. The Audio Tailor review notes that this driver delivers tight, responsive bass and helps give the Raw Gelati its punchy sound.

Easy Amplifier Matching

The Raw Gelati is recommended for amplifiers rated from 25 to 100 watts. This makes it suitable for a wide range of stereo amplifiers, network receivers, and compact hi-fi systems.

50Hz to 20kHz Frequency Response

Retailer specifications list the Raw Gelati with a 50Hz to 20kHz frequency response. This gives it useful bass reach for a compact speaker, although a subwoofer can still be added for deeper bass in larger rooms.

Optional Magnetic Grilles

The Raw Gelati is compatible with Gelati’s colourful magnetic grilles, available as an optional extra. This lets customers keep the simple black studio look or add a splash of colour if they want a more playful finish.

Practical Size

At around 301mm high, 174mm wide, and 219mm deep, the Raw Gelati is easy to place on stands, shelves, cabinets, or a desktop.

Good Value Music Speaker

The Raw Gelati is designed as a lower-cost alternative to the standard Gelati. It keeps the compact speaker format and fun character, while using simpler materials to keep the price down.

Suggested System Match

A great match would be the Encel Gelati Raw Bookshelf Speakers with a compact streaming amplifier such as a WiiM Amp, Marantz network amplifier, or Yamaha stereo receiver.

For vinyl, pair the Raw Gelati with a Pro-Ject , Dual or Technics turntable and a good integrated amplifier with phono input. For streaming, use a WiiM, Eversolo, or Bluesound streamer into a quality amplifier.

For more bass, add a compact subwoofer such as an SVS SB-1000 Pro or SVS 3000 Micro. This gives the Raw Gelati more low-end weight for electronic music, movies, gaming, and larger rooms.

Specifications

Brand: Encel

Model: Gelati Raw

Product Type: Passive Bookshelf Speakers

Design
Bookshelf / standmount speaker

High Frequency Driver
1-inch soft dome tweeter

Mid/Bass Driver
5-inch polypropylene cone woofer

Frequency Response
50Hz to 20kHz

Sensitivity
87dB

Impedance
4 ohms

Recommended Amplifier Power
25 to 100 watts

Cabinet Construction
Shared Gelati cabinet construction, according to Encel

Finish
Liquorice Black

Grilles
Compatible with optional Gelati magnetic grilles

Dimensions (H x W x D)
301 x 174 x 219mm

Weight
7.84kg

Rapallo Product Data

MPN: Gelati Raw

SKU: ENCEL-GELATI-RAW

EAN / UPC / GTIN: 6976522468809

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