At a glance
Elac Uni-Fi UB5 in 5 facts
- Type: Bookshelf speaker, passive
- Frequency response: 46 Hz to 25 kHz
- Sensitivity: 85 dB (2.83 V/1 m)
- Impedance: 4 Ω
- HiFi Specs score: 8.0/10, the average of 6 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
As someone who has been into audio for many years, I've tried and tested various speakers. However, the Elac Uni-Fi UB5s have outperformed many in my collection. They deliver grand audio quality, have a stylish look, and although their high power requirement might seem daunting, they still perform impressively well even with less powerful amplifiers. For a price of $280, these speakers offer fantastic value for money. HiFi Specs score from 6 rated aspects · compared across 162 speakers
Datasheet
The numbers
- Power type
- Passive
- Configuration
- 3-way
- Drivers
- 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 4" Mid-woofer
- Frequency response
- 46 Hz to 25 kHz
- Crossover frequency
- 2.7 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 85 dB (2.83 V/1 m)
- Impedance
- 4 Ω min 3.4 Ω
- Recommended amp power
- 40 to 140 W
Cabinet
Cabinet & connections
- Enclosure type
- Ported (Bass Reflex)
- Bi-wire capable
- No
- Removable grille
- Yes
- Connectivity
- Wired
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Recommended placement
- Shelf, Stand
- Height
- 12.8 in 324 mm
- Width
- 10.8 in 273 mm
- Depth
- 7.9 in 200 mm
- Colors
- Black brushed vinyl
From our review
What we found
Compared across 162 speakers
How it scored
Availability
Where to buy
The Elac Uni-Fi UB5 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52.
Why this one: Direct successor in the Uni-Fi line with same 3-way design and matching 85 dB sensitivity
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