In this review, we will be comparing Solano 2.0 BS283.2-GB and UBR62, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from Elac and ELAC.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Elac Solano 2.0 BS283.2-GB and ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UBR62 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Elac Solano 2.0 BS283.2-GB Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- " JET 6 AMT Tweeter
- 6" AS XR cone Woofer
- 41-50k Hz Frequency Response
- 85 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:Up to 100watts
- Weight:8.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 331.0" x 7.5" x 9.8"( 331 x 190 x 248 mm )
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UBR62 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" soft dome Tweeter
- 4" Midrange
- 6.5" Aluminum Woofer
- 4" Midrange
- 41-35k Hz Frequency Response
- 85 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:up to 140watts
- Weight:10.70kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 359.0" x 8-1/4" x 13-1/16"( 359.0 x 210.0 x 332.0mm )
What size room are the Elac Solano 2.0 BS283.2-GB and ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UBR62 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 Solano 2.0 BS283.2-GB |
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UBR62 |
| Near-field |
Average |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Good |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Good |
| Large Room |
Poor |
Average |
| Very Large Room |
Bad |
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 Solano 2.0 BS283.2-GB and ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UBR62 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 Solano 2.0 BS283.2-GB is a 2-way design whereas the UBR62 is a 3-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 Solano 2.0 BS283.2-GB |
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UBR62 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 4-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 6-inch
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
Solano 2.0 BS283.2-GB features a " JET 6 AMT Tweeter and 1 x 6" AS XR cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2400 Hz. On the other hand, the UBR62 features a 1" soft dome Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 1 x 6.5" Aluminum Woofer .
Frequency Response
Solano 2.0 BS283.2-GB has a frequency range of 41-50k Hz whereas UBR62 has a frequency range of 41-35k Hz.
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 Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Elac Solano 2.0 BS283.2-GB
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
Solano 2.0 BS283.2-GB is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the UBR62 which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Solano 2.0 BS283.2-GB can provide this impedance level.
On the other hand, they have the same sensitivity of 85 dBdB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf 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.
Solano 2.0 BS283.2-GB can handle a max power of 140 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Solano 2.0 BS283.2-GB has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS , 40 watts less than the UBR62.
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.
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 Solano 2.0 BS283.2-GB's and ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UBR62's external dimensions. Elac Solano 2.0 BS283.2-GB has external dimensions of 331 x 190 x 248 mm ( 13 x 7.5 x 9.76 inches) whereas ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UBR62 has external dimensions of 359.0 x 210.0 x 332.0mm ( 14-1/8 x 8-1/4 x 13-1/16inch) .
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UBR62 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 20mm wider, 28mm taller and 84mm deeper than Elac Solano 2.0 BS283.2-GB.
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 Solano 2.0 BS283.2-GB is approximately 471.2cm2 / 73.0inch2 and base area of the ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UBR62 is approximately 697.2cm2 / 108.1inch2. The Solano 2.0 BS283.2-GB requires 32% less surface area than the UBR62 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.