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KEF LS60 Wireless vs ELAC Navis ARF-51 Comparison

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KEF LS60 Wireless

Powered Floor-standing | 31-24k Hz

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Powered Floor-standing | 43-28k Hz

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KEF LS60 Wireless vs ELAC Navis ARF-51 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing LS60 Wireless and Navis ARF-51, two Powered Floor-standing speakers from KEF 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 KEF LS60 Wireless and ELAC Navis ARF-51 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

KEF LS60 Wireless Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1400-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
  • 12th Generation Uni-Q Driver
  • 0.75" aluminum dome Tweeter
  • 4" Midrange
  • 4 x 5.25" Uni-Core force-cancelling Woofer
  • 31-24k Hz Frequency Response
  • 24-bit Max Depth / 384 kHz Max Sample Rate
  • Built-in 4.2 Bluetooth
  • App Control Feature
  • Weight:31.20kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1090.0" x 8.3" x 15.5"( 1090.0 x 212.0 x 394.0mm )

ELAC Navis ARF-51 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 300-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
  • 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
  • 4" Midrange
  • 5.25" Aluminum Woofer
  • 4" Midrange
  • 43-28k Hz Frequency Response
  • N/A Max Depth / N/A Max Sample Rate
  • Optional Bluetooth
  • Weight:21.00kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1070.0" x 9.6875" x 11.5625"( 1070.0 x 247.0 x 294.0mm )

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the KEF LS60 Wireless 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 LS60 Wireless and Navis ARF-51 are 3-way speakers.

Driver KEF LS60 Wireless ELAC Navis ARF-51
Driver Setup 3-way 3-way
Tweeter 0.75-inch 1-inch
Midrange 1 x 4-inch 1 x 4-inch
Woofer 4 x 5.25-inch 1 x 5.25-inch

LS60 Wireless features a 0.75" Aluminum aluminum dome Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 4 x 5.25" Uni-Core force-cancelling Woofer . 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

LS60 Wireless has a frequency range of 31-24k Hz whereas Navis ARF-51 has a frequency range of 43-28k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 31Hz, the LS60 Wireless can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Navis ARF-51's min frequency of 43Hz.

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

LS60 Wireless
Navis ARF-51
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

KEF LS60 Wireless
ELAC Navis ARF-51
Min
Average
Max

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.

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both LS60 Wireless and Navis ARF-51 have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.

If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.

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 KEF LS60 Wireless's and ELAC Navis ARF-51's external dimensions. KEF LS60 Wireless has external dimensions of 1090.0 x 212.0 x 394.0mm ( 42.9 x 8.3 x 15.5inch) 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 20mm shorter and 100mm less deeper than KEF LS60 Wireless but it is also 35mm 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 KEF LS60 Wireless is approximately 835.3cm2 / 129.5inch2 and base area of the ELAC Navis ARF-51 is approximately 726.2cm2 / 112.6inch2. The LS60 Wireless requires 15% more surface area than the Navis ARF-51 which gives it a small disadvantage 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 KEF LS60 Wireless weighs 31.20kg / 68.6lbs and the ELAC Navis ARF-51 weighs 21.00kg / 46.2lbs. This makes the LS60 Wireless 49% heavier than the Navis ARF-51.

Here is a comparison of how LS60 Wireless and Navis ARF-51's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
KEF LS60 Wireless
ELAC Navis ARF-51
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of KEF LS60 Wireless?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of LS60 Wireless:
  • 2 Wireless Speakers
  • Power Cords
  • Interspeaker Cable
  • Remote Control
  • Optional Floor Spikes
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Warranty and Safety Documents
  • What's in the Box of ELAC Navis ARF-51?

    Here are the items that come with the Navis ARF-51:
  • Powered floorstanding loudspeaker
  • 8-feet AC power cord
  • Base plate
  • 4 Spikes
  • 4 Isolation pucks
  • 4 Screws
  • Operating Instructions

  • Reasons to choose KEF LS60 Wireless over ELAC Navis ARF-51
    Number of Woofers 4 vs 1 More woofers
    Low Frequency Response 31 Hz vs 43 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Handheld Remote Yes vs No Control the speaker by the included RC
    App-Based Control Apple iOS, Android vs None Control the speaker via an app
    Ethernet Connection Yes vs No High quality streaming over Ethernet
    USB Port Service only vs No USB port adds flexibility
    Digital Input TOSLINK Optical, Coax vs No Connect digital inputs directly
    HDMI Input eARC vs No Connect HDMI sources directly
    Subwoofer Output Wired vs No Pair your speakers with external subwoofer

    Reasons to choose ELAC Navis ARF-51 over KEF LS60 Wireless

    High Frequency Response 38k Hz vs 24k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Height 1070mm vs 1090mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 726cm2 vs 835cm2 Takes less floor space
    RCA Connection Yes vs No Connection via RCA input
    XLR Connection Yes vs No Connection via XLR input
    KEF LS60 Wireless vs ELAC Navis ARF-51 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General KEF LS60 Wireless ELAC Navis ARF-51
    Brand KEF ELAC
    Speaker Type Powered Stereo Speakers Powered Stereo Speakers
    Frequency Response 31-24k Hz 43-28k Hz
    Amplifier
    Watts RMS (Continuous) 1400-watt RMS 300-watt RMS
    Max Bit Depth 24-bit N/A
    Max Sample Rate 384 kHz N/A
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 4 1
    Woofer Size 5.25" 5.25"
    Woofer Composition Uni-Core force-cancelling Aluminum
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber n/a
    Tweeter Size 0.75" 1"
    Tweeter Type aluminum dome Soft-Dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 4" 4"
    Firing Direction rear rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 1090.0mm (42.9") 1070.0mm (42.1")
    Width 212.0mm (8.3") 247.0mm (9.7")
    Depth 394.0mm (15.5") 294.0mm (11.6")
    Weight 31.20kg (68.6lbs) 21.00kg (46.2lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Available Colors Mineral White, Titanium Grey, Royal Blue, British racing green, Carbon black n/a
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Aux Inputs No XLR, RCA
    USB Port Service only No
    Phone Input No No
    Subwoofer Output Wired No
    Digital Input TOSLINK Optical, Coax No
    HDMI Input eARC No
    Headphone Jack No No
    Ethernet Port Yes No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 2 years 3 Years
    Labor Warranty 2 years 3 Years

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