Short answer: the Q Acoustics 3050c. Both are rated 4.2/5 for sound quality (#97 and #93 of 226 floorstanding speakers), and the Q Acoustics 3050c costs $1,349 against $2,398 for the ELAC Carina FS247.4, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
Why pick the ELAC Carina FS247.4: 2.5-way floorstanding tower featuring dual 5.25-inch compound-curvature aluminum woofers and a high-resolution JET folded-ribbon AMT tweeter. The tradeoff: Rating estimated based on Carina series sibling testing.
Why pick the Q Acoustics 3050c: Floorstanding tower in the 3000c range featuring dual 5.5-inch C3 Continuous Curved Cone woofers with Helmholtz Pressure Equalizer (HPE) tubes and P2P bracing. The tradeoff: Rating estimated based on 3000c series sibling testing.
Buy the Q Acoustics 3050c. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $1,049 less than the ELAC Carina FS247.4.
About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: ELAC Carina FS247.4 4.0 to 4.4; Q Acoustics 3050c 4.0 to 4.4). Treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC Carina FS247.4 | Q Acoustics 3050c | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,398 per pair | $1,349.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #93 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated | #97 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated |
| Drivers | JET folded ribbon tweeter, 2 x 5.25” compound curvature aluminum woofers | 0.9” (22mm) decoupled tweeter, 2 x 5.5” (140mm) C3 Continuous Curved Cone woofers |
| Frequency Response | 34Hz - 30kHz (manufacturer specified) | 42Hz - 30kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 87dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) | 89.0dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 4.8 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) | 6 ohms nominal, 3.8 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 34Hz (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 42”H x 8.5”W x 9.6”D (1068 x 216 x 245 mm) | 39.4”H x 7.9”W x 12.2”D (1000 x 200 x 310 mm) |
| Weight | 36.2 lbs (16.4 kg) each | 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) each |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | - | 42Hz (manufacturer specified) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
ELAC Carina FS247.4: $2,398 per pair Estimated Amazon eBay
Same family: the ELAC Carina BS243.4 (bookshelf, rated 4.2/5) and the ELAC Carina CC241.4 (center, estimated 3.6/5).
Pros: 2.5-way floorstanding tower featuring dual 5.25-inch compound-curvature aluminum woofers and a high-resolution JET folded-ribbon AMT tweeter. Delivers lightning-fast transient response, crystalline treble clarity, and downward-firing porting for flexible boundary placement.
Cons: Rating estimated based on Carina series sibling testing. Vertical directivity narrows due to the ribbon geometry, requiring listening within ±15 degrees of the tweeter axis.
Full ELAC Carina FS247.4 review and specifications →
| Released | Aug 2019 (7 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 34Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 42”H x 8.5”W x 9.6”D (1068 x 216 x 245 mm) |
| Drivers | JET folded ribbon tweeter, 2 x 5.25” compound curvature aluminum woofers |
| Frequency Response | 34Hz - 30kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 4.8 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 87dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 36.2 lbs (16.4 kg) each |
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Q Acoustics 3050c: $1,349.00 per pair Estimated Amazon eBay
Same family: the Q Acoustics 3010c (smallest bookshelf, estimated 3.4/5), the Q Acoustics 3020c (bookshelf, estimated 2.6/5), the Q Acoustics 3030c (largest bookshelf, estimated 3.8/5) and the Q Acoustics 3090c (center, estimated 3.5/5). See every Q Acoustics 3000 Series generation.
Pros: Floorstanding tower in the 3000c range featuring dual 5.5-inch C3 Continuous Curved Cone woofers with Helmholtz Pressure Equalizer (HPE) tubes and P2P bracing. Delivers deep, articulate bass extension down to 42Hz (-6dB) and refined on-axis linearity with low cabinet resonance.
Cons: Rating estimated based on 3000c series sibling testing. Minimum impedance dips to 3.8 ohms, requiring an amplifier capable of driving low-impedance loads cleanly.
Full Q Acoustics 3050c review and specifications →
| Released | Apr 2025 (1 year ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | 42Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 39.4”H x 7.9”W x 12.2”D (1000 x 200 x 310 mm) |
| Drivers | 0.9” (22mm) decoupled tweeter, 2 x 5.5” (140mm) C3 Continuous Curved Cone woofers |
| Frequency Response | 42Hz - 30kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 3.8 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 89.0dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) each |
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- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
- Head-to-Head Comparisons