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Elac FS 147 vs Sony SS-CS3

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 5, 2025

CH A Elac FS 147

Elac FS 147

Channel A · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2014
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CH B Sony SS-CS3

Sony SS-CS3

Channel B · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2014
Elac FS 147 Sony SS-CS3
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
8.1/10Sony

Rows won, of 9 compared Elac 1 · Sony 0 · 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

2.5-way Configuration 3-way
1x 5.51" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 0.98" Super-tweeter + 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 5.12" Woofer
38 Hz to 50 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 45 Hz to 50 kHz
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

89 dB SensitivityReference not published 88 dB
4 Ω Impedance 6 Ω
20 to 180 W Amp range 20 to 145 W
950 mm · 33.1 lb Height · weight 922 mm · 56 lb
3 yr +2 yr Warranty 1 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 FS 147
Availability last checked Jan 5, 2025
Sony SS-CS3

The Sony SS-CS3 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Sony CS3M2.

Why this one: Direct successor tower in the same CS series with similar dual 5.12 inch woofers and 3 way design

Availability last checked Jan 5, 2025

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