ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UFR52 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker designed by Andrew Jones for ELAC. 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 40-35k Hz and a sensitivity of 86 dB. ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 has an MSRP of 2400$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 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 Reference Series of Loudspeakers
UFR52 is a member of ELAC's Uni-Fi Reference series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
ELAC Uni-Fi Reference Series Speakers
ELAC Uni-Fi Reference Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 Speaker
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 has a Frequency response range of 40-35k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of up to 140 watts. With a minimum frequency of 40 Hz, UFR52 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.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $3000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how UFR52's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52's Aluminum Woofer
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 3000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52's 40Hz:
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52's soft dome Tweeter
Impedance and Sensitivity
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
86 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UFR52 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 86 dB, ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UFR52 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.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52:
Input Type
UFR52 has Binding post 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.
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 Back View
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 External Dimensions and Weight
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 39-9/16 x 9-1/4 x 13-5/16inch (1005.0 x 235.0 x 339.0mm ).
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 Ref UFR52 is approximately 796.7cm2 / 123.5inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
WeightThe ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 weighs 23.80kg / 52.4lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how UFR52's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $3000
Cabinet type and Materials
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 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 Ref UFR52 comes with the parts below which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on:
4 Spike feet4 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.
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 Port
Available colors
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 is available in Satin Black with Walnut Sides and Satin White with Oak Sides.
Does the ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 come with a Grille?
UFR52 comes with magnetic cloth 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 Ref UFR52 with Grille
What's in the Box of ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of UFR52:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille2 Jumper-bars (pre-installed)2 Stabilizer-bars4 Spike feet4 Protective discs4 Knobs6 Machine screwsHex-keyOperating Instructions
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UFR52.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UFR52, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UFR52 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.
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