ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker designed by Andrew Jones for ELAC. It was released in 2019. It features a 1" soft dome Tweeter, 1 x 4" Midrange and 3 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 42-35k Hz and a sensitivity of 85 dB. ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 has an MSRP of 1400$ per pair but can often be found around 840$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 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 | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| 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
Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 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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ELAC Uni-Fi Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 Speaker
ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 has a Frequency response range of 42-35k Hz and Power Range of 40-140 watts. With a minimum frequency of 42 Hz, Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 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 Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52?
ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52's Aluminum Woofer
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 1500$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52's 42Hz:
Crossover frequency of the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52?
Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 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 UF52 Crossover is set to 200hZ and 2000HZ
Impedance and Sensitivity
ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
85 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 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 UF52 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 UF52 plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
32–140 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 features 5-Way post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 Back View
ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 External Dimensions and Weight
ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 39-5/16 x 9-1/8 x 12-11/16inch (999.0 x 232.0 x 323.0mm ).
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 UF52 is approximately 749.4cm2 / 116.2inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
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WeightThe ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 weighs 19.73kg / 43.4lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $1500
Cabinet type and Materials
ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Wood-grain vinyl finish. 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 Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 comes with the parts below which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on:
- 4 Stabilizer-bars with spike feet
- 4 Protective discs
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.
Available colors
ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 is available in Black.
Does the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 come with a Grille?
Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 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.
ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 with Grille
What's in the Box of ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- 4 Stabilizer-bars with spike feet
- 4 Protective discs
- 4 Knobs
- 8 Machine screws
- Hex-key
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 speaker:
Official Brochure for ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.