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Elac BS 73 vs Epos Epic 5

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024

CH A Elac BS 73

Elac BS 73

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2014
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CH B Epos Epic 5

Epos Epic 5

Channel B · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2012
Elac BS 73 Epos Epic 5
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
8.6/10Elac

Rows won, of 9 compared Elac 0 · Epos 1 · tied or not compared 8

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 2.5-way
1x 0.98" Tweeter + 1x 5.91" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 0.98" Tweeter + 1x 7.05" Mid-woofer
45 Hz to 28 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 45 Hz to 25 kHz
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

87.5 dB SensitivityReference not published 92 dB
4 Ω Impedance 4 Ω
20 to 120 W Amp range 20 to 200 W
284 mm Height · weight 914 mm · 43.4 lb
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 73

The Elac BS 73 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Elac Debut 3.0 DB63-BK.

Why this one: Current Debut bookshelf with a 6.5 inch woofer, closest size to the old BS73 woofer

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024
Epos Epic 5
Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024

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