Fluance HFC is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by Fluance. It was released in 2016. 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 and 2 x 5" Glass fibre Woofer.
The Signature centre: two 5 inch glass-fibre woofers flanking the same 1 inch silk dome, dual rear ports, and 92 dB sensitivity - noticeably louder for the same input than the bookshelf it matches.
The speaker has a frequency range of 60-20k Hz and a sensitivity of 92 dB. Fluance HFC has an MSRP of 180$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Fluance HFC 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 | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | No way |
(* 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.)
Fluance's Signature Series of Loudspeakers
HFC is a member of Fluance's Signature series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Fluance Signature Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Fluance HFC Speaker
Fluance HFC has a Frequency response range of 60-20k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 40-120 watts. With a minimum frequency of 60 Hz, HFC delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how HFC's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
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Crossover frequency of the Fluance HFC?
The Crossover frequency of the HFC is set to 2300Hz. 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
Fluance HFC's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
92 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Fluance HFC is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
92dB of the Fluance HFC is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes HFC an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Fluance HFC will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Fluance HFC plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Fluance HFC need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
4.7–75 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
HFC features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Fluance HFC External Dimensions and Weight
Fluance HFC has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 7-5/16 x 18-7/8 x 10-9/16inch (185.0 x 480.0 x 269.0mm ).
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 Fluance HFC is approximately 1291.2cm2 / 200.1inch2.
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WeightThe Fluance HFC weighs 7.39kg / 16.3lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how HFC's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $300
Cabinet type and Materials
Fluance HFC 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
Fluance HFC 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.
Does the Fluance HFC come with a Grille?
HFC 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.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Fluance HFC.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Fluance HFC speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Fluance HFC
Warranty
Lifetime of parts warranty and Lifetime of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.