In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers by ELAC. ELAC Carina FS247.4 is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the Carina CC241.4 is a Center Channel speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of ELAC Carina FS247.4 and ELAC Carina CC241.4 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | ELAC Carina FS247.4 | ELAC Carina CC241.4 |
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| Brand | ELAC
Germany · founded 1926 | ELAC
Germany · founded 1926 |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" | JET folded ribbon |
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| Midrange | 5.25" | 5-1/4" |
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| Woofer | 5.25" Aluminum | 5.25" aluminum-cone |
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| Frequency response | 34-30k Hz | 50-30k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 87 dB |
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| Impedance | 6 ohms | 6 ohms |
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| Power range | 30-120 watts | 30-120 watts |
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| Weight | 16.45kg / 36.2lbs | 10.20kg / 22.4lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 43-3/8" x 9-5/16" x 9-7/8"
1102.0 x 237.0 x 251.0mm | 8-1/16" x 24-7/16" x 9-9/16"
205.0 x 621.0 x 243.0mm |
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Carina FS247.4 and Carina CC241.4 are members of ELAC's Carina series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
ELAC Carina Series
History
What size room are the ELAC Carina FS247.4 and ELAC Carina CC241.4 speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
ELAC Carina FS247.4 |
ELAC Carina CC241.4 |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Average |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Poor |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both Carina FS247.4 and Carina CC241.4 are 3-way speakers.
ELAC Carina FS247.4ELAC Carina CC241.4
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
ELAC Carina FS247.4 |
ELAC Carina CC241.4 |
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Driver Setup
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3-way
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3-way
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Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
-inch
|
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Midrange
|
1 x 5.25-inch |
1 x 5-1/4-inch |
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Woofer
|
1 x 5.25-inch
|
1 x 5.25-inch
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Carina FS247.4 features a 1" Tweeter, a 5.25" Midrange and 1 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer. On the other hand, the Carina CC241.4 features a " JET folded ribbon Tweeter, a 5-1/4" Midrange and 1 x 5.25" aluminum-cone Woofer.
Frequency Response
Carina FS247.4 has a frequency range of 34-30k Hz whereas Carina CC241.4 has a frequency range of 50-30k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 34Hz, the Carina FS247.4 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Carina CC241.4's min frequency of 50Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Carina FS247.4 and Carina CC241.4 have the same Impedance of 6 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 87 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Carina FS247.4 and Carina CC241.4 have the same power range of 30-120 watts.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Carina FS247.4 features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Carina CC241.4 has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
ELAC Carina CC241.4's Binding post terminals
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare ELAC Carina FS247.4's and ELAC Carina CC241.4's external dimensions. ELAC Carina FS247.4 has external dimensions of 1102.0 x 237.0 x 251.0mm (43-3/8 x 9-5/16 x 9-7/8inch) whereas ELAC Carina CC241.4 has external dimensions of 205.0 x 621.0 x 243.0mm (8-1/16 x 24-7/16 x 9-9/16inch).
ELAC Carina CC241.4 is 897mm shorter and 8mm less deeper than ELAC Carina FS247.4 but it is also 384mm wider.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
ELAC Carina CC241.4 needs about 154% more floor or shelf area. ELAC Carina FS247.4 is 897mm taller.
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 ELAC Carina FS247.4 is approximately 594.9cm2 / 92.2inch2 and base area of the ELAC Carina CC241.4 is approximately 1509.0cm2 / 233.9inch2. The Carina FS247.4 requires 61% less surface area than the Carina CC241.4 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of ELAC Carina FS247.4?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Carina FS247.4:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- 2 Stabilizer-bars
- 4 Spike feet
- 4 Isolation pucks
- 4 Screws
- 2 Jumper straps (pre-installed)
- Operating Instructions
What's in the Box of ELAC Carina CC241.4?
Here are the items that come with the Carina CC241.4:
- Center-channel loudspeaker
- 2 Jumper straps (pre-installed)
- Operating Instructions