The ELAC Adante AS-61 ranks #156 out of 197 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: ELAC
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#156 ELAC Adante AS-61: $1,500 per pair Discontinued eBay
Pros: Andrew Jones’s high-end ELAC stand-mount with a concentric midrange and tweeter and a sealed internal woofer driving a passive radiator. Audio Science Review found a flat on-axis response (0.33 average deviation). Audio Science Review measured a preference score of 3.79 that reaches 5.81 with an ideal subwoofer, with 0.61 listening window deviation. Measured bass extension of 47.6Hz (-3dB).
Cons: ELAC discontinued the Adante line. Bass reaches 47.6Hz (-3dB) and about 40Hz (-10dB).
How it compares: Just above it: Advent New Advent Loudspeaker - $1375 cheaper. Just below it: B&W 805 D4 - $8500 more.
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 39.8Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 47.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Drivers | concentric midrange/tweeter, internal woofer with passive radiator |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.79 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.81 |
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