Encel Gelati Bookshelf Speakers (no grille)

Why choose Encel Gelati bookshelf speakers?

Encel Gelati bookshelf speakers are compact, customisable speakers built by Encel, a Melbourne audio brand that has made locally-made stereo systems since 1958, when founder Alex Encel built his first pair by hand at the age of 24. Gelati carries that tradition into a colourful, modern range aimed at buyers who want a bookshelf speaker that can be matched to a room's decor and swapped in appearance without replacing the speaker itself. The primary differentiator is personalisation: uniquely coloured cabinet finishes paired with interchangeable magnetic grilles let an owner change how the speakers look long after purchase, which sets Gelati apart from bookshelf speakers that ship with a single fixed cabinet and grille combination.

What cabinet finishes does Encel Gelati come in?

Encel Gelati is available in a number of uniquely flavoured lacquer and woodgrain cabinets, including Birch Black, Vanilla, Caramel Walnut and Pistachio. The lacquer options give a solid colour finish, while the woodgrain options expose the timber's natural grain, so a buyer can choose a cabinet that either stands out against a room's palette or blends with existing wooden furniture. Because the cabinet finish is fixed at the point of purchase, this is the first decision a buyer makes before considering grille colour.

How do the interchangeable magnetic grilles work?

Gelati's grilles attach magnetically, and swapping them takes only seconds, so an owner can change the speakers' appearance without tools or disassembly. There are 12 grille colours on offer, including Eucalyptus Green, Ocean Blue, Lemon Yellow and Coffee Brown, which means the grille can be matched to a cabinet finish for contrast or coordinated to suit a redecorated room later on. Grilles are not included as standard, so a buyer intending to run their Gelati speakers with a grille fitted needs to select and purchase one separately, while a buyer happy with the exposed driver can leave the cabinet bare.

How were Encel Gelati speakers tuned, and what does that mean for sound balance?

Gelati speakers were tuned by the Encel team through extensive listening tests conducted in Melbourne, rather than through simulation alone, which is how the team arrived at a balance intended to work across a number of musical genres rather than favouring one type of recording. This listening-led approach means the speakers were adjusted against real musical material during development, giving them a stated balance across the high, mid and low frequency ranges rather than a tuning aimed at a single genre.

What are Encel Gelati cabinets made from, and why does that matter for ownership?

Encel Gelati cabinets are manufactured from sturdy, durable materials including MDF and kevlar. Encel states this construction is intended to keep the speakers performing for years of ownership, so a buyer can expect the cabinet and its finish to hold up over extended use rather than needing replacement as the speakers age.

How is Gelati packaged, and what does that involve for setup?

Gelati speakers arrive with a minimum of disposable materials and manuals, and the cardboard packaging itself was designed by Melbourne-based illustrator Alice Oehr as part of Encel's ongoing practice of collaborating with local artists. For a buyer, this means less packaging waste to dispose of after unboxing, and it reflects Encel's broader approach of pairing practical engineering with design collaboration across its product range.

Where does Gelati sit within the Encel range?

Gelati sits within the wider Encel product range as the brand's bookshelf speaker line, alongside other Encel products such as the S turntable, Raw Gelati, Brains and Harald. A buyer choosing between these should consider that Gelati is defined specifically by its interchangeable cabinet and grille system, making it the appropriate choice for anyone who wants a bookshelf speaker they can visually adapt to a room over time, in keeping with Alex Encel's founding aim of making beautiful music systems affordable and accessible.