ELAC - Uni-Fi 5-1/4" 140-Watt Passive 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black
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Key Specs
- Speaker TypeBookshelf
- RMS Power140 watts
- WirelessNo
- Input(s)Speaker
General
- Product NameUni-Fi 5-1/4" 140-Watt Passive 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)
- BrandELAC
- Model NumberUB51-BK
- SeriesUni-Fi
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Audio
- Speaker TypeBookshelf
- Enclosure TypePorted
- RMS Power140 watts
- Peak Power Handling140 watts
- Impedance4 ohms
- Minimum Frequency Response46 hertz
- Maximum Frequency Response25 kilohertz
- Sensitivity85 decibels
- High Resolution AudioNo
- Number Of Speakers2
- Number Of Tweeters Included1
- Tweeter Size1 inches
- Number Of Midranges Included1
- Midrange Size4 inches
- Number of Drivers Included3
- Driver Size5.25 inches
- Number Of Woofers Included1
- Woofer Size5.25 inches
Connectivity
- WirelessNo
- Wireless Multi-Room AudioNo
- Input(s)Speaker
Feature
- App-ControlledNo
- Indoor Or Outdoor UseIndoor
Dimension
- Product Height12.8 inches
- Product Width7.9 inches
- Product Depth10.7 inches
- Product Weight16.5 pounds
Material
- Tweeter MaterialCloth
- Midrange MaterialAluminum
- Driver MaterialAluminum
- Woofer MaterialAluminum
Included
- Cable(s) IncludedNone
- Additional Accessories IncludedMagnetic speaker grille
- Speaker Wire IncludedNo
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - PartsNot available
- Manufacturer's Warranty - LaborNot available
Other
- UPC853720006100
Customer rating
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 23 reviews
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great sound for little $
|Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I bought these during an online one-day sale after reading a rave review in the Absolute Sound. I've owned many expensive speakers, many of which didn't sound as good as the Elacs. Granted, I'm driving these with a really good vintage Bedini 100/100 amp when most will hook these up to a receiver but it really shows what these are capable of. Highly recommended and I don't think you can do much better for the $.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Imaging, Imaging, Imaging!
|Posted .I would recommend this to a friendI read the many positive reviews of this model and watched Zeos Pantera speak the best phrase to sum up these boxes: “What you are getting [with the UB5] is IMAGING.” Compared to the B6, which these replaced, the UB5 has a much better ability to place musical instruments above, below, and between each speaker. Truly a step up from the B6, with the right recording this speaker will treat you to being able to hear and actually point to each musician playing in front of you. There are numerous audiophile grade recordings that will entertain your ears through these speakers like no other. I will say that they have their use and place, and are not the best for complex rock tracks-actually reminded me of the invisible veil that people refer to the B6 as having. Not distortion, but just a veil over the upper range at medium to loud volumes. My UB5s are connected to my Yamaha AS801, an amp with a reputation for being clean and neutral- with plenty of power to spare. Great speakers for jazz, yacht rock and audiophile acoustic recordings.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
They Punch Way Above Their Weight
|Posted .Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I purchased the ELAC Uni-Fi 5-1/4” speakers from Best Buy almost two years ago but had not really listened to them until I recently rearranged some rooms in my home. I had hooked them up initially to make sure they worked, but I had never really sat down to see how good, or bad, they are until after the room rearrangements. The ELAC Uni-Fi speakers sound better than some tower speakers, entry level JBL and Pioneer (also Andrew Jones designed), that I have. They have equal, if not better bass than the towers and the soundstage from them is extraordinary. You can place every part of the recordings in front and around you as you listen. Depth is also there. They remind me of Polk SDA speakers from years ago in soundstage aspects. They need a reasonably powerful amplifier to get the best out of them. I am currently using a Pro-Ject Amp Box DS (100 watts/channel at 8 ohms and 180 watts/channel at 4 ohms with the ability to drive 2 ohm loads) and Pre Box S combo to drive them and they appear to handle things well. If you can get them on sale ($350 range) do not hesitate to buy them. Highly recommended.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Very good, especially for the money.
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I auditioned these along a set of B&W 606 Bookshelf Speakers, and it was very close. The ELACs are particularly strong in the mid-range, but lack resolution from the tweeters compared to the B&Ws. Also, the ELACs didn't play as nice at low volumes. They really come alive as you crank up the volume, and require more watts to get the same volume as more efficient speakers. You definitely want to match these with a high-quality amplifier for the best results. These are remarkable speakers, especially from the money, but since my budget allowed for more, I went with the B&Ws. Your mileage may vary.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
I'm in love with music again
|Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5For decades I was satisfied with the routine music quality you get from most devicesI really didn't know any better. These speakers were eye openers. It partly means that in recent years sound technology has boomed ahead providing superb sound at reachable prices. God, I can't believe what I have been missing. The speaker designer is a genius. I also bought the Yamaha N303bl receiver. Like the Elocs , great value and superb sound. It does everything but is not for home theater. With such streaming services as Amazon Music HD the entire world of music is now available at a modest monthly subscription. Forgive my enthusiasm but as a small boy I remember scratchy disks that turned at 78 rpm and a symphony required a package of a dozen disks or more.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
A wall of sound.
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5These are excellent imaging with a warm sound. Impressive bass for a bookshelf speaker. Can listen to these for hours without fatigue. One of most enjoyable speakers to listen to. Would definitely recommend. They say you need a lot of power to drive these, but they work beautifully with my 30yr old Yamaha receiver.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Big sound, small package!
|Posted .Owned for 9 months when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Excellent sound! I am running two using a Yamaha RX-V485 BL and the sound is fantastic. You can crank these up and you won't hear distortion at all. Sound is clear and crisp with lots of details and accuracy. No port noise at all either!
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
One of the Best Affordable Bookshelf speaker
|Posted .I would recommend this to a friendDesigned by Andrew Jones and did not failed. Never regret of buying this speaker because I'm very satisfied from what I'm hearing from this speaker. I don't think I will need a separate subwoofer, very powerful bass. Very satisfying high and mids. I love this speaker.
Q: QuestionHow does the speaker wire connect? Banana plugs or bare wire? Thanks!
Asked by Sean.
- A:Answer Either way can be used .. I use banana plugs
Answered by DrumheadDad