In this review, we will be comparing Kendall and Carina FS247.4, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from KLH and ELAC. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of KLH Kendall and ELAC Carina FS247.4 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the KLH Kendall and ELAC Carina FS247.4 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 Kendall and Carina FS247.4 are 3-way speakers.
Driver |
KLH Kendall |
ELAC Carina FS247.4 |
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
Midrange
|
1 x 5.25-inch |
1 x 5.25-inch |
Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
1 x 5.25-inch
|
Kendall features a 1" anodized aluminum Tweeter , a 5.25" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Woven Kevlar Woofer . On the other hand, the Carina FS247.4 features a 1" Tweeter , a 5.25" Midrange and 1 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer .
Frequency Response
Kendall has a frequency range of 25-23k Hz whereas Carina FS247.4 has a frequency range of 34-30k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 25Hz, the Kendall can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Carina FS247.4's min frequency of 34Hz.
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
Kendall is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the Carina FS247.4 which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Kendall sensitivity is rated at 96 dB and the Carina FS247.4's is rated at 87 dB. This 9 dB difference makes the KLH Kendall 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.
Kendall can handle a max power of 120 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Kendall has a max power handling value of watts RMS , 120 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
Both Kendall and Carina FS247.4 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or 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 KLH Kendall's and ELAC Carina FS247.4's external dimensions. KLH Kendall has external dimensions of 1021.0 x 212.0 x 380.0mm ( 40-3/16 x 8-5/16 x 14-15/16inch) whereas 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) .
KLH Kendall is 25mm narrower and 81mm shorter than ELAC Carina FS247.4 but it is also 129mm deeper.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of KLH Kendall and ELAC Carina FS247.4 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 KLH Kendall is approximately 805.6cm2 / 124.9inch2 and base area of the ELAC Carina FS247.4 is approximately 594.9cm2 / 92.2inch2. The Kendall requires 35% more surface area than the Carina FS247.4 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 KLH Kendall weighs 22.14kg / 48.7lbs and the ELAC Carina FS247.4 weighs 16.45kg / 36.2lbs. This makes the Kendall 35% heavier than the Carina FS247.4.
Here is a comparison of how Kendall and Carina FS247.4'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 KLH Kendall?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Kendall:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrilleFoam port4 Rubber feet4 Spike feet (with nuts)4 Protective discsManual
What's in the Box of ELAC Carina FS247.4?
Here are the items that come with the Carina FS247.4:
Floorstanding loudspeaker2 Stabilizer-bars4 Spike feet4 Isolation pucks4 Screws2 Jumper straps (pre-installed)Operating Instructions
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 |
Low Frequency Response |
25 Hz
vs
34 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
Height |
1021mm
vs
1102mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
Price per pair* |
1500USD
vs
3000USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
High Frequency Response |
30k Hz
vs
23k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
Base Surface Area |
594cm2 (237x251mm)
vs
805cm2 (212x380mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
General |
KLH Kendall |
ELAC Carina FS247.4 |
Brand |
KLH |
ELAC |
Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
Power Range |
up to 250 watts |
30-120 watts |
Sensitivity |
96 dB |
87 dB |
Impedance |
8 ohms |
6 ohms |
Frequency Response |
25-23k Hz |
34-30k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
Woofer Quantity |
2 |
1 |
Woofer Size |
6.5" |
5.25" |
Woofer Composition |
Woven Kevlar |
Aluminum |
Woofer Surround Material |
Butyl Rubber |
Rubber |
Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
Midrange Driver |
5.25" |
5.25" |
Physical Specs |
|
|
Height |
1021.0mm (40.2") |
1102.0mm (43.4") |
Width |
212.0mm (8.3") |
237.0mm (9.3") |
Depth |
380.0mm (15") |
251.0mm (9.9") |
Weight |
22.14kg (48.7lbs) |
16.45kg (36.2lbs) |
Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
Finish |
MDF/Wood Veneer |
MDF/Polymer |
Available Colors |
Black |
Black |
Grille |
Yes |
n/a |
Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
Parts Warranty |
10 Years |
3 Years |
Labor Warranty |
10 Years |
3 Years |