The ELAC Uni-Fi line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 4 models, from the ELAC BS U5 to the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52, ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 and ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52. Ratings run from 2.4/5 to 4.2/5. Of these, 3 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
BS U5 to Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52
The ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52 replaced the ELAC BS U5. It rates lower, 2.4/5 against 2.9/5.
| Spec | BS U5 | Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1” tweeter + 5.25” woofer | 5.25” aluminum woofer, 4” aluminum midrange, 1” soft dome tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 83dB (2.83V/1m, measured, Audio Science Review) | 83.3dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 63Hz | 55.7Hz |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs (6 kg) | 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) |
Full BS U5 vs Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52 comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the ELAC Uni-Fi are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the ELAC Uni-Fi, from the ELAC BS U5 to the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52, ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UF52 and ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UC52.
What replaced the ELAC BS U5?
The ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52 replaced the ELAC BS U5. It is rated 2.4/5, against 2.9/5 for the ELAC BS U5.