In this review, we will be comparing Focus 50 and Navis ARF-51, two Powered Floor-standing speakers from Dynaudio and ELAC. Being Powered speakers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Dynaudio Focus 50 and ELAC Navis ARF-51 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Dynaudio Focus 50 and ELAC Navis ARF-51 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Focus 50 and Navis ARF-51 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Dynaudio Focus 50 |
ELAC Navis ARF-51 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6-inch |
1 x 4-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 7-inch
|
1 x 5.25-inch
|
Focus 50 features a 1.1" Cerotar Soft-Dome Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 2 x 7" MSP Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 220 Hz - 2400 Hz. On the other hand, the Navis ARF-51 features a 1" Fabric Soft-Dome Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 1 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer .
Frequency Response
Focus 50 has a frequency range of 22-22k Hz whereas Navis ARF-51 has a frequency range of . With a minimum frequency of Hz, the Navis ARF-51 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Focus 50's min frequency of 20Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Dynaudio Focus 50's and ELAC Navis ARF-51's external dimensions. Dynaudio Focus 50 has external dimensions of 1140.0 x 215.0 x 305.0mm ( 44-7/8-inch x 8-1/2-inch x 12-inch) whereas ELAC Navis ARF-51 has external dimensions of 1070.0 x 247.0 x 294.0mm ( 42.125 x 9.6875 x 11.5625inch) .
ELAC Navis ARF-51 is 70mm shorter and 11mm less deeper than Dynaudio Focus 50 but it is also 32mm wider.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Dynaudio Focus 50 is approximately 655.8cm2 / 101.6inch2 and base area of the ELAC Navis ARF-51 is approximately 726.2cm2 / 112.6inch2. The Focus 50 requires 10% less surface area than the Navis ARF-51 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Dynaudio Focus 50 weighs 33.50kg / 73.7lbs and the ELAC Navis ARF-51 weighs 21.00kg / 46.2lbs. This makes the Focus 50 60% heavier than the Navis ARF-51.
Here is a comparison of how Focus 50 and Navis ARF-51's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
What's in the Box of ELAC Navis ARF-51?
Here are the items that come with the Navis ARF-51:
Powered floorstanding loudspeaker8-feet AC power cordBase plate4 Spikes4 Isolation pucks4 ScrewsOperating Instructions
 Woofer Size |
7 inches
vs
5.25 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Number of Woofers |
2
vs
1
|
More woofers |
 High Frequency Response |
22k Hz
vs
k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 App-Based Control |
Apple iOS, Android
vs
None
|
Control the speaker via an app |
 Base Surface Area |
655cm2 (215x305mm)
vs
726cm2 (247x294mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 Ethernet Connection |
Yes
vs
No
|
High quality streaming over Ethernet |
 USB Port |
Service only
vs
No
|
USB port adds flexibility |
 Digital Input |
1x Toslink, 1x RCA
vs
No
|
Connect digital inputs directly |
 Subwoofer Output |
mono-RCA
vs
No
|
Pair your speakers with external subwoofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
Hz
vs
20 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
1070mm
vs
1140mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 XLR Connection |
Yes
vs
No
|
Connection via XLR input |
| General |
Dynaudio Focus 50 |
ELAC Navis ARF-51 |
| Brand |
Dynaudio |
ELAC |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
| Frequency Response |
22-22k Hz |
|
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
670-watt RMS |
300-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
1000-watt RMS |
n/a |
| Max Bit Depth |
24-bit |
N/A |
| Max Sample Rate |
192 kHz |
N/A |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
7" |
5.25" |
| Woofer Composition |
MSP |
Aluminum |
| Tweeter Size |
1.1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
Soft-Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
6" |
4" |
| Crossover Frequency |
220 Hz - 2400 Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1140.0mm (44.9") |
1070.0mm (42.1") |
| Width |
215.0mm (8.5") |
247.0mm (9.7") |
| Depth |
305.0mm (12") |
294.0mm (11.6") |
| Weight |
33.50kg (73.7lbs) |
21.00kg (46.2lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Acoustic Suspension |
Bass Reflex |
| Available Colors |
Black High Gloss, White High Gloss, Blonde Wood, Walnut Wood |
n/a |
| Grille |
Yes |
n/a |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Aux Inputs |
2x RCA |
XLR, RCA |
| USB Port |
Service only |
No |
| Phone Input |
No |
No |
| Subwoofer Output |
mono-RCA |
No |
| Digital Input |
1x Toslink, 1x RCA |
No |
| HDMI Input |
No |
No |
| Headphone Jack |
No |
No |
| Ethernet Port |
Yes |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
3 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
3 Years |