ELAC Navis ARF-51 is a 3-way Powered Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker designed by Andrew Jones for ELAC. It was released in 2018. Navis ARF-51's built-in amplifier provides 300-watt RMS. The built-in power amplifier saves space & eliminates the need to connect ELAC Navis ARF-51 to a stereo receiver or external power amp. It features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter, 1 x 4" Midrange and 1 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 43-28k Hz. ELAC Navis ARF-51 has an MSRP of 3798$ per pair.
ELAC Navis ARF-51 Lifestyle
ELAC's Navis Series of Loudspeakers
Navis ARF-51 is a member of ELAC's Navis series of Powered speakers. The Navis range are ELAC's powered active speakers, with built-in tri-amplification. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
ELAC Navis Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the ELAC Navis ARF-51 Speaker
ELAC Navis ARF-51 has a Frequency response range of 43-28k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 43 Hz, Navis ARF-51 will provide a deep bass that will probably satisfy majority of listeners, especially for music. Unfortunately, the ELAC Navis ARF-51 speaker lacks a subwoofer output, making it impossible to connect a subwoofer and enhance the bass response of your system.
Here we have a comparison of how Navis ARF-51's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
ELAC Navis ARF-51's Fabric Soft-Dome Tweeter
ELAC Navis ARF-51 Back View
Handheld Remote
ELAC Navis ARF-51 comes with a handheld remote which is obviously very useful to control your powered speakers from a distance.
Bluetooth Connectivity
ELAC Navis ARF-51 employs Optional Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops.
Inputs and Outputs
ELAC Navis ARF-51 Connections
ELAC Navis ARF-51 External Dimensions and Weight
ELAC Navis ARF-51 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 42.125 x 9.6875 x 11.5625inch (1070.0 x 247.0 x 294.0mm ).
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 Navis ARF-51 is approximately 726.2cm2 / 112.6inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of ELAC Navis ARF-51, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
ELAC Navis ARF-51 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the ELAC Navis ARF-51 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
ELAC Navis ARF-51 Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
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WeightThe ELAC Navis ARF-51 weighs 21.00kg / 46.2lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Navis ARF-51's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $5000
Cabinet type and Materials
ELAC Navis ARF-51 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Speaker Feet
ELAC Navis ARF-51 comes with the parts below which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on:
- Base plate
- 4 Spikes
- 4 Isolation pucks
It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Port Position
ELAC Navis ARF-51 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.
ELAC Navis ARF-51 Colors
What's in the Box of ELAC Navis ARF-51?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Navis ARF-51:
- Powered floorstanding loudspeaker
- 8-feet AC power cord
- Base plate
- 4 Spikes
- 4 Isolation pucks
- 4 Screws
- Operating Instructions
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the ELAC Navis ARF-51.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the ELAC Navis ARF-51, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for ELAC Navis ARF-51
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the ELAC Navis ARF-51 speaker:
Official Brochure for ELAC Navis ARF-51
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the ELAC Navis ARF-51 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for ELAC Navis ARF-51
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.