ELAC Elegant BS 312.2 is a 2-way Passive Bass reflex Bookshelf speaker by ELAC. It was released in 2024. It features a JET 6 AMT Tweeter and 1 x 4.5" AS-XR aluminium sandwich Woofer.
Aluminium cabinet with no conventional baffle. Depth grows to 282 mm with the grille fitted. Optional LS 60 stand and acoustic-decoupling base.
The speaker has a frequency range of 42-50k Hz and a sensitivity of 87 dB. ELAC Elegant BS312.2 has an MSRP of 2099$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the ELAC Elegant BS312.2 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
BS312.2 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 BS312.2 Speaker
ELAC Elegant BS312.2 has a Frequency response range of 42-50k Hz and Power Range of 50-150 watts. With a minimum frequency of 42 Hz, BS312.2 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 BS312.2's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
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Crossover frequency of the ELAC Elegant BS312.2?
The crossover frequency of the BS312.2 is set to 3200Hz. 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 BS312.2's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.4 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
87 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the ELAC Elegant BS 312.2 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 312.2 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 87 dB, ELAC Elegant BS 312.2 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 BS312.2 plays in your room →
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Minimum Impedance of the ELAC Elegant BS312.2
Even though the nominal impedance of the BS312.2 is 4 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to ELAC is 3.4 ohms ELAC Elegant BS 312.2 so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the ELAC Elegant BS312.2 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
30–100 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
BS312.2 has Binding posts type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
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ELAC Elegant BS312.2 External Dimensions and Weight
ELAC Elegant BS312.2 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 8-3/16 x 4-13/16 x 10-5/8inch (208.0 x 122.0 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 BS312.2 is approximately 329.4cm2 / 51.1inch2.
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WeightThe ELAC Elegant BS312.2 weighs 7.20kg / 15.8lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how BS312.2's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $3000
Cabinet type and Materials
ELAC Elegant BS312.2 has a
Bass reflex type cabinet and a Aluminium finish.
Port Position
ELAC Elegant BS312.2 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 BS312.2 is available in White High Gloss and Black High Gloss.
Wall Mounting
BS312.2 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 312.2.
- 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 312.2 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for ELAC Elegant BS312.2
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.