In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by ELAC. ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UCR52 is a Center Channel speaker whereas the UFR52 is a Floor-standing speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UCR52 and ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UCR52 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" soft dome Tweeter
- 4" Midrange
- 2 x 5.25" aluminum Woofer
- 47-35k Hz Frequency Response
- 85 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:up to 140watts
- Weight:13.20kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 188.0" x 20-7/8" x 13-1/16"( 188.0 x 531.0 x 332.0mm )
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" soft dome Tweeter
- 4" Midrange
- 3 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer
- 4" Midrange
- 40-35k Hz Frequency Response
- 86 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:up to 140watts
- Weight:23.80kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1005.0" x 9-1/4" x 13-5/16"( 1005.0 x 235.0 x 339.0mm )
Uni-Fi Reference UCR52 and UFR52 are members of ELAC's Uni-Fi Reference series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
ELAC Uni-Fi Reference Series History
What size room are the ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UCR52 and ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 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 Uni-Fi Ref UCR52 |
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Average |
Good |
| 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.)
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UCR52 and ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 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 Uni-Fi Reference UCR52 and UFR52 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UCR52 |
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 4-inch |
1 x 4-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 5.25-inch
|
3 x 5.25-inch
|
Uni-Fi Reference UCR52 features a 1" soft dome Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 2 x 5.25" aluminum Woofer . On the other hand, the UFR52 features a 1" soft dome Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 3 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer .
Frequency Response
Uni-Fi Reference UCR52 has a frequency range of 47-35k Hz whereas UFR52 has a frequency range of 40-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 40Hz, the UFR52 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Uni-Fi Reference UCR52's min frequency of 47Hz.
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 Center Channel class in our database.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
High Frequency
Center Channel 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
Uni-Fi Reference UCR52 and UFR52 have the same Impedance of 6 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Uni-Fi Reference UCR52 sensitivity is rated at 85 dB and the UFR52's is at 86 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 a more sensitive speaker compared to ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UCR52, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Center Channel 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.
Uni-Fi Reference UCR52 and UFR52 has the same power range of up to 140 watts.
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
UFR52 features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Uni-Fi Reference UCR52 has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UCR52's Binding post terminals
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 Port
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 Uni-Fi Ref UCR52's and ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52's external dimensions. ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UCR52 has external dimensions of 188.0 x 531.0 x 332.0mm ( 7-3/8 x 20-7/8 x 13-1/16inch) whereas ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 has external dimensions of 1005.0 x 235.0 x 339.0mm ( 39-9/16 x 9-1/4 x 13-5/16inch) .
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UCR52 is 817mm shorter and 7mm less deeper than ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 but it is also 296mm 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 ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UCR52 is approximately 1762.9cm2 / 273.2inch2 and base area of the ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 is approximately 796.7cm2 / 123.5inch2. The Uni-Fi Reference UCR52 requires 121% more surface area than the UFR52 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UCR52?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Uni-Fi Reference UCR52:
Center-channel loudspeakerGrille2 Jumper-bars (pre-installed)Operating Instructions
What's in the Box of ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52?
Here are the items that come with the UFR52:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille2 Jumper-bars (pre-installed)2 Stabilizer-bars4 Spike feet4 Protective discs4 Knobs6 Machine screwsHex-keyOperating Instructions
Height 
Price per pair* 
Sensitivity 
Number of Woofers 
Base Surface Area