ELAC Elegant BS 305 is a 2-way Passive Bass reflex Bookshelf speaker by ELAC. It was released in 2024. It features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4.5" Aluminium sandwich (AS) Woofer.
Aluminium cabinet with no conventional baffle; a 25 mm fabric dome tweeter over a 115 mm aluminium-sandwich woofer, rear ported.
The speaker has a frequency range of 42-23k Hz and a sensitivity of 86 dB. ELAC Elegant BS305 has an MSRP of 1099$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the ELAC Elegant BS305 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Average |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | Bad |
(* 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.)
ELAC's Elegant Series of Loudspeakers
BS305 is a member of ELAC's Elegant series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
ELAC Elegant Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the ELAC Elegant BS305 Speaker
ELAC Elegant BS305 has a Frequency response range of 42-23k Hz and Power Range of 50-150 watts. With a minimum frequency of 42 Hz, BS305 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how BS305's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the ELAC Elegant BS305?
Crossover frequency of the ELAC Elegant BS305?
The crossover frequency of the BS305 is set to 3500Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
ELAC Elegant BS305's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
86 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the ELAC Elegant BS 305 is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the ELAC Elegant BS 305 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 86 dB, ELAC Elegant BS 305 is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps. Work out how loud the ELAC Elegant BS305 plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the ELAC Elegant BS305 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
38–120 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
BS305 features 5-way post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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ELAC Elegant BS305 External Dimensions and Weight
ELAC Elegant BS305 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 8-3/16 x 4-13/16 x 10-5/8inch (208.0 x 123.0 x 270.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of ELAC Elegant BS305 is approximately 332.1cm2 / 51.5inch2.
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WeightThe ELAC Elegant BS305 weighs 5.50kg / 12.1lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how BS305's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $1500
Cabinet type and Materials
ELAC Elegant BS305 has a
Bass reflex type cabinet and a Aluminium finish.
Port Position
ELAC Elegant BS305 is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
ELAC Elegant BS305 is available in High Gloss Black and High Gloss White.
Wall Mounting
BS305 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the ELAC Elegant BS 305.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the ELAC Elegant BS 305 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for ELAC Elegant BS305
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.