ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 Review: Rated 4.1/5

Last updated: October 30, 2026

The ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 is rated 4.1/5 for sound quality, #65 of 222 Large Size Bookshelf Speakers. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.

ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 · Editor's rating 4.1/5, ranked #65 of 222 Large Size Bookshelf Speakers
Check price at Amazon ($1,299.00 per pair) →8 percent above its usual $1,199 ↓ price history

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Brand: ELAC

#65 ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62: $1,299.00 per pair Amazon $1,299.00 eBay

Same family: the ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UFR52 (floorstanding, estimated 4.3/5) and the ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UCR52 (center, rated 3.3/5).

Pros: A three way bookshelf speaker with a coaxial tweeter and midrange for stable imaging, well controlled tonality, and front ports for easy placement. True three-way stand-mount using a 1-inch tweeter concentrically mounted in a 4-inch aluminum midrange plus a dedicated 6.5-inch aluminum woofer. Erin found the directivity and overall tonality well controlled, with dual front slot vents minimizing placement sensitivity and cabinet bracing suppressing obvious coloration. The mostly 5-ohm-or-higher load is manageable for a genuinely 4-ohm-capable amplifier, and the coherent concentric upper range supports stable imaging across seats. Measured bass extension of 58.6Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 83dB.

Cons: Erin measured very low 83dB/2.83V/1m sensitivity; his 110W Parasound was insufficient for the high-level test and the more powerful HINT 6 was needed. Impedance reaches 4 ohms near 50Hz (Erin), while woofer excursion and bass output were less capable than expected for the cabinet size. A broad 500-700Hz rise and associated lower/female-vocal coloration were audible, and the slightly subdued listening-window treble is necessary to avoid an overly bright in-room balance rather than evidence of ruler-flat axial tuning.

Is the ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 right for you?

Buy it if

  • you want measurably neutral sound (preference score 7.7 with a subwoofer).

Skip it if

  • you have a low-power amplifier: 83 dB sensitivity needs more power to play loud.
  • you want the best value: the higher-rated AsciLab F6B costs about $319 less.
ReleasedJun 2021 (5 years ago)
Bass Extension41Hz manufacturer specified; Erin’s response-linearity graph shows limited high-output bass headroom
Bass Extension (-10dB)41.9Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)58.6Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
DIY KitNo
Dimensions14.1”H x 8.2”W x 13.1”D
Drivers1” tweeter coaxial with 4” midrange; 6.5” woofer
Impedance4 ohms minimum near 50Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Sensitivity83dB/2.83V/1m (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Spinorama Preference Score5.44 (measured, spinorama.org)
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub7.7 (measured, spinorama.org)
Weight23.5 lbs (10.68 kg) each
Woofer Cabinetported, dual front slot vents
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Price history (per pair)

$1,199$1,299Aug 19, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026: $1,199Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 5, 2026: $1,299Aug 2026Nov 2026

$1,299 is 8 percent above its typical $1,199 over the last three months, and it has been as low as $1,199 (Aug 2026). It may be worth waiting for a sale.

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