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Elac BS 142 vs Monitor Audio Studio Premium

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024

CH A Elac BS 142

Elac BS 142

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2014
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CH B Monitor Audio Studio Premium

Monitor Audio Studio Premium

Channel B · Bookshelf · 2018
Elac BS 142 Monitor Audio Studio Premium
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
9.0/10Monitor Audio

Rows won, of 10 compared Elac 0 · Monitor Audio 1 · tied or not compared 9

Datasheet · Side by side

Spec by spec

Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.

Sound & drivers

2-way Configuration 2-way
1x 5.31" Mid-woofer Drivers 2x 4" Mid-woofer
48 Hz to 50 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 48 Hz to 60 kHz
Not published Max SPL 110 dB
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

88 dB SensitivityReference not published 86 dB
4 Ω Impedance 4 Ω
20 to 120 W Amp range 40 to 100 W
262 mm · 21.8 lb Height · weight 361 mm
3 yr Warranty 5 yr +2 yr

A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.

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Availability

Where they stand on price

Elac BS 142
Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024
Monitor Audio Studio Premium

The Monitor Audio Studio Premium isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Monitor Audio Bronze 50 7G.

Why this one: Same 2-way bookshelf format from the current entry-level line with a similarly sized driver.

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024

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