In this review, we will be comparing Kendall and UFR52, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from KLH and ELAC. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of KLH Kendall and ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
KLH Kendall Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Tweeter
- 5.25" Midrange
- 2 x 6.5" Woven Kevlar Woofer
- 25-23k Hz Frequency Response
- 96 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:up to 250watts
- Weight:22.14kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1021.0" x 8-5/16" x 14-15/16"( 1021.0 x 212.0 x 380.0mm )
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 )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the KLH Kendall 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 Kendall and UFR52 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
KLH Kendall |
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 5.25-inch |
1 x 4-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
3 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 UFR52 features a 1" soft dome Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 3 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer .
Frequency Response
Kendall has a frequency range of 25-23k Hz whereas UFR52 has a frequency range of 40-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 25Hz, the Kendall can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the UFR52's min frequency of 40Hz.
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 UFR52 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 UFR52's is rated at 86 dB. This 10 dB difference makes the KLH Kendall a more sensitive speaker compared to ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52, 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 140 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Kendall has a max power handling value of watts RMS , 140 watts less than the UFR52.
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 UFR52 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
KLH Kendall's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
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 KLH Kendall's and ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52'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 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 UFR52 is 16mm shorter and 41mm less deeper than KLH Kendall but it is also 23mm wider.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of KLH Kendall and ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 in scale.
Comparison image of KLH Kendall and ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 Size and External Dimensions
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 Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 is approximately 796.7cm2 / 123.5inch2. The Kendall requires 1% more surface area than the UFR52 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 Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 weighs 23.80kg / 52.4lbs. This makes the UFR52 7% heavier than the Kendall.
Here is a comparison of how Kendall and UFR52'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 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