The elac fs 6084pi available june 2004 features a 4pi tweeter which is a 360 degree omnidirectional ribbon tweeter. I am really happy with these, they really are engaging. This 4way, bassreflex design incorporates the vxjet tweeter with its innovative dial, so sound can be adjusted to the listeners preference, from the pinpoint imaging of a nearfield monitor. The fs 197 captivates the listener in seconds, whether used in twochannel stereo or surround sound configurations. The jet tweeter was developed to perfection on the basis of the famous air motion transformer by loudspeaker pioneer dr oskar heil. The ram 301 provided a fair match to the 4 ohm load of the elac s. Even more so than before, the focus is on customers and their personal experience with elac. All three unifi loudspeakers, bookshelf, floorstanding and centerchannel, employ a concentric driver. Elac officially announces a further milestone in the development of the company on 1 september at ifa in berlin. Sep, 20 elac electroacoustik gmbh fs 509 vxjet i think elac has done the right thing for the wrong reasons in its vxjet control. Elac fs407 floor standing speakers fullrange audiogon. In fact, should you fancy precise over fat, the elac s dry, articulate bass will be one of its key virtues. No one could have predicted its subsequent success back in 1993, when a small loudspeaker called the elac elegant 305 hinted at the promise of great things to come.
Digital data started in 1996 as var of computer related it products. For those who, for whatever reasons, desire more heft and mass down low, elac s fs 247 offers a rear port which, as delivered, is sealed with a plug. Elac are very careful with overdimensioned packaging and most generous styrofoam padding. The tweeters membrane and the coil are one piece thus the efficiency of the whole system is dramatically increased. Mar 08, 2017 and im considering elac uf5 and monitor audio bronze 6. Elac is a revered european high end audiophile company based in germany. Elac s navis series answers every minimalist audiophiles dream of a nocompromise powered speaker driven by bestinclass amplifiers that are truly deserving of the name high end. I have owned the focal electra 1027 be, and dynaudio confidence c1 speakers too. The key element to its performance is the crystal membrane midrange drive unit. During the 1970s and 1980s, every serious music lover had a highquality turntable, and the fortunate few owned an elac, the backbone of the finest sound systems. Do 5 minutes of internet research and youll see the. Authorized online retailers usa and canada unauthorized reseller warning. The fs 509 vxjet reproduces even the most challenging musical material with unprecedented authority and effortless dynamics, irrespective of room size.
Elac s advanced dsp and innovative smartphone application provide all the tools necessary for anyone to achieve a true audiophile system at an affordable price. Elac fs 247 audio test february 2011 issue spatial and dynamic resolution, dry, contoured bass, bass and dispersion control, rubber feet and spikes. Standing in the background, adding to the lower tonal spectrum, elac subwoofers cover the full range of audio performance according to individual requirements and room design. It does not shy away from loud volumes and can handle thundering crescendos or reveal the subtlest nuances with consummate ease. Jun 18, 2014 elac fs 147 the two 14cm midbass drivers feature what the company calls alsandwich 0. In the end my friendly neighbor gracias and hello thomas helped with the schlep up to my second storey. This stabilized by 1984 and focused the firm squarely on loudspeakers.
Jean maurer swiss audio manufacture sa recommended for you 19. For sale a pair of sonus faber guarneri memento in mint condition. Elac vela bs 403 highendaudio mit kristallmembran im edlen ballkleid. Interested parties need not consider the balance between the priorities of optics and acoustics, because the fs 67. While most powered speakers rely on class d digital designs, elac. Elac fs 247 floor standing speakers elegant fs 247 speaker systems are among the most popular models in the assortment of elac. Their brand was never sold in quantity in the north american market and is not well known here. Abigail barnette audio books, best sellers, author bio. Because of its ideal timedomain characteristics, a concentric design, combining a. Elac unifi ub5 slim bookshelf speaker finshed satin white cabinet, pair.
The fs 409 is a 312way, bassreflex design that offers traditional elac performance in a timeless yet contemporary package. Its not a tone control or a studiodomestic control, it can be used to make the installation of the loudspeakers so much easier than usual. Artist amandine beyer, marco ceccato, gli incogniti. The key element is the new midrange drive unit of the fs 409. As for sound, something special, a lot of soul and magic. Today elac takes pride in its deep vertical integration. Elacs navis series answers every minimalist audiophiles dream of a nocompromise powered speaker driven by bestinclass amplifiers that are truly deserving of the name high end.
For sale is my pair of mint condition pair of elac fs407. Peter madnick, founder of audio alchemy, dropped a news bomb on me as we stood chatting outside his room at the rocky mountain audio fest i had just heard his compact, affordable electronics making a fine sound on the elac reference fs. Elac fs 127 floor standing speakers the model elac fs 127 has intensive construction of the body, and this allows to avoid any vibrations even at maximum volume level. Discover how to apply the minimalist mindset to every aspect of your life by changing the way you think about your home, career, relationships, family, and money. Elac bs 312 standmount loudspeaker the ultimate elac classic. Its clean, crisp and punchy sound is always loads of fun to listen to. Aesthetics and sound in perfect unitythe secret is aluminum. They sound much much bigger than they actually are. Elac acquires a modern image and a new marketing and distribution strategy.
Logically, there are aspects to this speaker which arent as strong. Much of the elac lineup doesnt get a whole lot of coverage but these are absolutely fantastic. Online shopping from a great selection at electronics store. Elac bs 312 loudspeakers pair high end audio equipment.
Most companies can make a box, elac is one of very few in the world who make their own drive units. Even more so than before, the focus is on customers and their personal experience with elac speakers. The minimalist way will help you take it one step at a time with simple exercises. The elac fs 147s are the floorstanders in the companys line 140 series, which sits somewhere in the middle of the range. Discover how to apply the minimalist mindset to every aspect of your life by changing the way. Equipped with adapters for starlet, cinema 12 sat and elac 301, the stand. It does not shy away from loud volumes and can handle thundering. Woofers consist of an aluminum sandwiched 7 driver with a double magnet and kapton basket. Sonus faber guarneri memento for sale us audio mart.
On good recordings, this is a wonderful experience, like listening into the mix in a way few people get unless they are in a studio control room. Elac continued to lead the burgeoning audio industry with innovative turntables and electronics. Combined with the jet 5, it presents an open sound that incorporates the acoustic characteristics of the surrounding space while maintaining excellent resolution. I agree they line a lot of current by mine are fine in bass, after the breakin. Wharfedales diamond 220 is an obvious rival, and is one of the best sounding small, budget standmounters under. Elac fs 197 german tower loudspeakers with ribbon teeeter for sale. Elac uf5 vs ma bronze 6 audioholics home theater forums.
In general, both are incredibly revealing and require top flight source, electronics, cables, power and set up. A pair of branded woofers is equipped with 140mm multilayered diffusers with cellulose base reinforcing aluminum foil, applied over it. The elac jet tweeter is one of the most legendary tweeters in the hifi trade and has won international renown with its unusual transparent and effortless sound image. The waveguide surrounding the new elac highfrequency driver features a custom, deep spheroid profile to improve directivity control and shield the dome tweeter from cabinet diffraction modes inherent in traditional box enclosures. Elac s ea series integrated amplifier the ea101eqg solves two of the biggest problems with twochannel audio. The elac s behind ram 301 well, this little amp continues to amaze me. When shes not writing awardwinning erotic romance, shes either. The b6 has a tough job then, and in some respects cant beat the 220 it lacks its bass solidity and doesnt have quite such a. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. I am looking to try a high efficiency horn setup with very low power tube amps and its time for these to go due to their power requirements. Song concerto for two violins and cello in g minor, op. The slender, elegant stand was designed as a universal stand for the satellite speakers of the cinema series. Abigail barnette is the alterego of usa today bestselling author, blogger, and allaround funny person, jenny trout. A close friend owns the minimonitors in the elac line up, which he brought from germany.
Elac audio equipment models on audiogon, the highend audio community. This is used in conjunction with a one piece fabric dome tweeter. I use thule audio integrated amp and it works well. Elac fs197 german tower loudspeakers with ribbon tweeter. These use an aluminiumpaper sandwich design for the woofer cone, with the distinctive crystal pattern across the cone itself. During the 1970s and 1980s, every serious music lover had a highquality turntable, and the fortunate few owned an elac. During the decades after the war elac grew into an important member of the domestic entertainment electronics sector. The elac s slightly higher efficiency 89db allows you to blast it a little more without clipping. While most powered speakers rely on class d digital designs, elac engineers build in 300 watts of pure analog amplification for maximum power and.
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