In this review, we will be comparing Carina FS247.4 and R-620F, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from ELAC and Klipsch. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of ELAC Carina FS247.4 and Klipsch R-620F first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
What size room are the ELAC Carina FS247.4 and Klipsch R-620F 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:
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the ELAC Carina FS247.4 and Klipsch R-620F 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
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Carina FS247.4 is a 3-way design whereas the R-620F is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
Driver |
ELAC Carina FS247.4 |
Klipsch R-620F |
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1.0-inch
|
Midrange
|
1 x 5.25-inch |
- |
Woofer
|
1 x 5.25-inch
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
Carina FS247.4 features a 1" Tweeter , a 5.25" Midrange and 1 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer . On the other hand, the R-620F features a 1.0" Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Copper-spun IMG Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz.
Frequency Response
Carina FS247.4 has a frequency range of 34-30k Hz whereas R-620F has a frequency range of 38-21k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 34Hz, the Carina FS247.4 can go slightly deeper then the R-620F's min frequency of 38Hz.
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
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Carina FS247.4 is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the R-620F which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Carina FS247.4 sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the R-620F's is rated at 96 dB. This 9 dB difference makes the Klipsch R-620F a more sensitive speaker compared to ELAC Carina FS247.4, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
Carina FS247.4 can handle a max power of 120 watts RMS from the amp the whereas R-620F has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS, 20 watts less than the Carina FS247.4.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Carina FS247.4 features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. R-620F has a Post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
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 ELAC Carina FS247.4's and Klipsch R-620F'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 Klipsch R-620F has external dimensions of 1021.0 x 239.0 x 369.0mm ( 40-3/16 x 9-3/8 x 14-1/2inch) .
ELAC Carina FS247.4 is 2mm narrower and 118mm less deeper than Klipsch R-620F but it is also 81mm taller.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of ELAC Carina FS247.4 and Klipsch R-620F in scale.
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 Klipsch R-620F is approximately 881.9cm2 / 136.7inch2. The Carina FS247.4 requires 33% less surface area than the R-620F 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 ELAC Carina FS247.4 weighs 16.45kg / 36.2lbs and the Klipsch R-620F weighs 18.64kg / 41lbs. This makes the R-620F 13% heavier than the Carina FS247.4.
Here is a comparison of how Carina FS247.4 and R-620F's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
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 loudspeaker2 Stabilizer-bars4 Spike feet4 Isolation pucks4 Screws2 Jumper straps (pre-installed)Operating Instructions
What's in the Box of Klipsch R-620F?
Here are the items that come with the R-620F:
Floorstanding loudspeaker Grille (installed) 2 Feet 4 Screws Quick Setup Guide Important Safety Instructions Warranty Information Loudspeaker Feet note
Max Input Power |
120 watts
vs
100 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
Low Frequency Response |
34 Hz
vs
38 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
High Frequency Response |
30k Hz
vs
21k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
Base Surface Area |
594cm2 (237x251mm)
vs
881cm2 (239x369mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
Sensitivity |
96 dB
vs
87 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
6 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
Woofer Size |
6.5 inches
vs
5.25 inches
|
Larger woofer |
Number of Woofers |
2
vs
1
|
More woofers |
Height |
1021mm
vs
1102mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
Price per pair* |
998USD
vs
3000USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
General |
ELAC Carina FS247.4 |
Klipsch Reference R-620F |
Brand |
ELAC |
Klipsch |
Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
Power Range |
30-120 watts |
up to 100 watts |
Sensitivity |
87 dB |
96 dB |
Impedance |
6 ohms |
8 ohms |
Frequency Response |
34-30k Hz |
38-21k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
Woofer Quantity |
1 |
2 |
Woofer Size |
5.25" |
6.5" |
Woofer Composition |
Aluminum |
Copper-spun IMG |
Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
Tweeter Size |
1" |
1.0" |
Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
Midrange Driver |
5.25" |
No |
Crossover Frequency |
n/a |
2000Hz |
Firing Direction |
n/a |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
Height |
1102.0mm (43.4") |
1021.0mm (40.2") |
Width |
237.0mm (9.3") |
239.0mm (9.4") |
Depth |
251.0mm (9.9") |
369.0mm (14.5") |
Weight |
16.45kg (36.2lbs) |
18.64kg (41lbs) |
Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
Finish |
MDF/Polymer |
MDF/Wood-grain vinyl |
Available Colors |
Black |
Black |
Grille |
n/a |
Yes |
Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
No |
Other |
|
|
Parts Warranty |
3 Years |
5 Years |
Labor Warranty |
3 Years |
5 Years |