ELAC - Uni-Fi 5-1/4" 140-Watt Passive 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black
Model: UB51-BK
SKU: 5706259
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Customers are pleased with the Uni-Fi 5-1/4" 140-Watt Passive 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers' sound quality, particularly the high and mid-range frequencies, and their impressive bass response for bookshelf speakers. Some users even find the bass powerful enough to potentially eliminate the need for a subwoofer. However, it's noted that these speakers require a powerful amplifier to reach their full potential.
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I 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 $.
Posted by Diamonddave43
I've had these for about two weeks and can honestly say they sound better than my even highest expectations were for them. I have them in a 5.4.1 Atmos configuration with these the right and left fronts. The room correction software on my receiver configured them as "large" speakers even though I would have guessed them to be "small" After listening to some action movies and pop music I understand why they where. These things kick bass for the size they are. The imaging right to left is great with little to no sweet spot - great for movies. FYI I have them hooked up to a Denon X4400h receiver and it has no problems powering them. These are keepers.
Posted by bojomac
I 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.
Posted by KNHOH