ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker designed by Andrew Jones for ELAC. It was released in 2019. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1" soft dome Tweeter, 1 x 4" Midrange and 2 x 5.25" dished aluminum Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 48-35k Hz and a sensitivity of 85 dB. ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 has an MSRP of 460$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 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 | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* 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 Uni-Fi Series of Loudspeakers
ni-Fi 2.0 UC52 is a member of ELAC's Uni-Fi series of Passive speakers. Uni-Fi is ELAC's concentric-driver range, offering three-way sound in compact cabinets at an affordable price. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Frequency Response of the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 Speaker
ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 has a Frequency response range of 48-35k Hz and Power Range of 40-140 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how ni-Fi 2.0 UC52's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52's dished aluminum Woofer
Crossover frequency of the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52?
ni-Fi 2.0 UC52 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 200 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2000 Hz.
ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 Crossover is set to 200hZ and 2000HZ
Impedance and Sensitivity
ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
85 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 85 dB, ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 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 Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
32–140 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
ni-Fi 2.0 UC52 features 5-Way post type connectors.
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ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 Back View
ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 External Dimensions and Weight
ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 7-5/16 x 21-7/16 x 11-9/16inch (186.0 x 545.0 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 Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 is approximately 1602.3cm2 / 248.4inch2.
Millimetres are hard to picture, so here is the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 drawn to scale next to the SVS Prime Center, the speaker our readers compare it with most often.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 needs about 45% more floor or shelf area. ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 is 62mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall.
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WeightThe ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 weighs 11.70kg / 25.7lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how ni-Fi 2.0 UC52's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $500
Cabinet type and Materials
ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 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.
Port Position
ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 is a front-firing port speaker, which gives you more flexibility compared to rear firing speakers when you need to place it close against a wall or other surfaces.
Available colors
ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 is available in Black.
Does the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 come with a Grille?
ni-Fi 2.0 UC52 comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
What's in the Box of ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of ni-Fi 2.0 UC52:
- Center channel loudspeaker
- Grille
- Operating Instructions
Recommended Accessories
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User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 speaker:
Official Brochure for ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.