Saturday Speaker Shootout!!! Elac Edition - Elac Unifi UB5 vs UB5.2 vs Debut Reference

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#elac #speakerreview #hifi #audiophile
This is a big one here, folks. Battle of the Andrew Jone's offspring. Who is more refined, who is better looking, who is his favorite... you'll have to watch to find out.
Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52 amzn.to/3s3srPG
Elac Uni-Fi UB5 amzn.to/35kgDif (Normally can be found for less)
Elac Debut Reference amzn.to/3bnP63E
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Recommended Speaker List
Around $100 (These prices will fluctuate between $75 - $150)
Sony SSCS5 - Lively amzn.to/3pZNnGk
Pioneer AJ First Gen - Laid Back
Neumi BS5 -Neutral amzn.to/3q0SR3B
Around $200
Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ - Crystal Clear and Punchy emotiva.com?aff=9
Elac Debut b5.2 - Neutral amzn.to/2WPNQxw
Wharfedale Diamond 11.2 (In and Out of Stock) - Laid Back/Bassy/Detailed amzn.to/37W8hPA
Around $400
Klipsch RP600M - Neutral amzn.to/3pBoXCf (This speaker’s price can fluctuate between $440-630 which is really dumb)
Jamo C93ii Bit - Boosted on Top amzn.to/3beIG6F (Can also be found cheaper at Crutchfield)
Around $600
Elac Uni-Fi UB5.2 - Neutral amzn.to/3s3srPG
Elac Debut Reference - Buttery but Detailed amzn.to/39bt6WC
Recommended Amp List
Around $130
SMSL AD18 - DAC/Amp Lively on top but solid tone controls amzn.to/3rVZxkN
Around $400
Emotiva TA-100 - DAC, Phono Stage, Pre Outs - Balanced and Tasty emotiva.com?aff=9

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@HumanAction1 3 жыл бұрын

The KZfaq audiophile/reviewer world needed you. Breath of fresh air and really fun to watch

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Means a lot

@jayduke3373 3 жыл бұрын

he reminds me of savagegeese when he first started with his car reviews

@MisterReen 3 жыл бұрын

Bought the debut reference some months ago and I’m still very happy with the sound and the way they look

@uncleono1239 3 жыл бұрын

Ron at New Record Day gave you an awesome shout out in his last Video. Loved it.

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

He’s an awesome dude

@fxstd000 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, that's how I found my way here. Great review! Like'd & sub'd, good job!

@jwbrook 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are like hanging out with a good buddy, who also cares about good sound. Love your style and your attitude. Keep it up.

@osvijazz 3 жыл бұрын

1st ever “listening while taking a shower cause I gotta work” you tube video I’ve ever done...it’s just THAT important!!! And it wasn’t needed, but when you talk about reverb and 16th notes it just makes it even more believable. So, Thank you again!!!

@montynorth3009 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. A 3 way design as compact as a 2 way. A dedicated midrange driver, unmodulated by deep bass. Congratulations on being able to drink coffee out of a cup with a large inwardly facing lip. That takes talent.

@tycheesey 3 жыл бұрын

Fortune and glory! As an owner of the UB5 and UB52, I totally agree with your assessment! Thanks for the research you do, steering people to these speakers is life changing for audio enjoyment. As far as bitcoin goes, go long and HODL!

@Herestravy420 6 ай бұрын

I have a question.. For you which do you prefer? I currently own the UB5 OG.. Have been thinking about the ub5.2.. I would enjoy the clarity in high end more.. but I'm worried about the lack of low end.

@tycheesey 6 ай бұрын

@Herestravy420 the 2.0 is quite a bit better to my ear. Easier to drive, more resolving. Though the OG has thicker low end.

@LookSee 3 жыл бұрын

Its a beautiful day in the neighborhood, thank you Mr Rogers! Calm, collected, even, soothing delivery and matter of fact break down of the musical boxes. So glad that you found Elac improves with price points, when all we want in the end is to get what you paid for. High hat sizzle, rim shot.

@igor1069 3 жыл бұрын

I wrote you the other day that I ordered the elac ub5.2, had them playing for about 5 hours since I got thme today. Just got done listening to Steely Dan's "My Old School". WOW! awesome! can't wait to see how they sound in a day or 2 after I play them for a while longer!

@billb4567 2 жыл бұрын

I own the UB5's and have owned the UB5.2. For the money, the UB5 is my choice , but you need an amp that will power it, High current amp or high wattage suitable for 4 ohms, which I do. I think they're great. You are correct, either one would be a good choice.

@petermoore7796 8 ай бұрын

got a question for you. would an amplifier that drives 4ohm speakers at 80wpc be enough for these. something like an anthem or nad is what i’m looking at but i know ub5s are finicky

@ITonOccasion 3 жыл бұрын

I love how the intro to these has wedding music. I feel like we are creating a bond everytime I hear it. Hopefully, it won't end in tragedy where these take all my money.....

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

yeah. that would be sad

@juddery 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Temple of Doom reference there. I could totally hear Short Round in my head when you said it. 😁

@a.j9645 3 жыл бұрын

Nice shootout and gaining subs fast. Very well deserved Mr Cheap😀👍

@MarcChevalier 3 жыл бұрын

Well, that settles it for me! I'm probably going to own all three at some point, just for fun, starting with the UB52, which is getting ordered today. Can't wait to hear what some tube power brings out of them. I'm glad I held out .. a couple of weeks ago when you first started listening to the UB52, I asked what you thought about it vs the Debut Reference, and you said, "I'll spare you the suspense: buy the Debut Reference." But somehow I knew there was going to be an a-ha moment once you were able to live with them (and get them broken in). Thanks again for keeping it real and giving us viewers yet another angle on this crazy music obsession we all have.

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

What tube amp are you running on it. That sounds like an amazing solution. Put just a little richness in there I bet will be amazing!

@MarcChevalier 3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman I will be using my main integrated, a Rogue Audio Cronus II. Don't shoot the messenger .. I know this isn't a 'cheap' component! But I love the idea of high value, affordable products (like Elacs and other offerings out there these days), and though this amp skews on the more expensive side, it was considered a bargain when compared to what was available on the higher end several years ago when I bought it. That aside, this amp has some richness, speed, punch, and isn't really rolled off .. just damned sweet. (Also just wanted to say that I like the idea of purchasing a range of affordable bookshelf speakers to play with over time, over having one higher dollar pair of loudspeakers that hangs out in my listening room for many years. Been there, done/doing that, bored.

@MrWslindsay 3 жыл бұрын

Was ready for this comparison for a long time. Think you were the first. Thanks for your dedication 👍

@MrPoots12 3 жыл бұрын

In my travels on the internet’s Ron at NRD has brought me here and you are a hidden gem. “On the speakers that I have made (that have been horrible)”. I’m dead 🤣. Dude you’re hilarious and still feel like you know your shit. Keep it up, I’m subed and belled up brother. 🤙🏼

@gumbasia 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the time and effort you put into your reviews. Great to see someone give a laid-back review about attainable equipment. My favorite audio review channel!!

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@gupdaddy 3 жыл бұрын

Great to wake up on a Saturday morning and hear some ramblings about speakers

@Pentenfi 3 жыл бұрын

I liked that you added some knowledge from your DIY experience:) Most reviewers never explain anything about how speakers actually work. I learned a lot about speakers when I built my first sub and had to do some research

@guillermocubillos9727 3 жыл бұрын

Hey cheapaudioman, keep up the good work! Really like speakers and gear detailed comparisons, their entertaining and informative as many of us use reviewers to help us make purchase decisions. Also the other reviewers don’t do many of those. Great job!

@DJJASProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! I like that the UB5.2 is flat! That helps in rooms that don't have the best acoustics. I have had speakers with bumps at 80 and 150 too (JBL) and it has to be way tamed, otherwise, vocals sound muddy. I hope you get a chance to listen to the B&W 600 Series S2 Anniversary Edition.

@Z3NSEI 2 жыл бұрын

With the ELAC 45% off sale (and $99 10 ft speaker wires, for free) I was about to pull the plug on the UB5. But I had a rather messy divorce from that speaker, and decided to get the UB52. Your reviews ultimately helped in that decision. Thank you!

@odwatchguy 3 жыл бұрын

Red delicious, Fuji and Granny Smith all apples no oranges here. Thanks Randy for sharing more than the numbers. Andrew Jones is a genius, something for everyone to take everybody's money.

@JMJM75257 3 жыл бұрын

I feel a elac unifi ub5.2 vs rp600m comparison coming!

@gregoryfrassetti1276 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to have to listen with my own ears in my home. I'm going to order the Klipsch RP600M, Elacs Debut Reference and Unifi v2. See what floats my boat. Thanks for the good work bro.

@a88888888a 3 жыл бұрын

Please give us your impressions and feedback 👍

@jual-rakid 3 жыл бұрын

Anddd??

@user-nc7oh2rn7f 3 жыл бұрын

Still not going to reveal which ones you kept?

@jual-rakid 3 жыл бұрын

@@user-nc7oh2rn7f I don't know about rp600m, but I bought dbr62 and so far i'm satisfied.

@erics.4113 3 жыл бұрын

Running 600m for a few weeks and just ordered the ub52 today. Will try to remember to come back with update. I'm struggling with the klipsch but maybe I need more break in period?

@dicmccoy 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Randy. 👏 Keep up the hard work. You're doing fantastic. 👍 Rock on my friend. 🤘

@thomasstone1363 3 жыл бұрын

These videos just get better and better. Excellent content, thank you!

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MJHiteshew 3 жыл бұрын

You just GOTTA do an Elac UB52 vs Klipsch RP-600M head to head.Unless the RP’s are gone!! That was the buying decision I was faced with, and even though I had a pair of Klipsch R-51M’s and thought for sure I was gonna go with their bigger brother, I took a chance on the Elacs and LOVE them!

@treyhorn5645 3 жыл бұрын

So I'm making my peanut butter waffle scratching my rear end as I'm getting up now I got to deal with this on the KZfaqs. 🤦. Love the channel Randy . ✌️

@sgtjosozo 3 жыл бұрын

Great lighting on this video, bro, your set up is improving each time.

@qbaqban 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I purchased the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52 because of your video and they sounds amazing! thanks a lot!

@rjzlwop3153 3 жыл бұрын

Great job on speaking more clearly about which speaker you’re talking about, I’m a little sad have to say, you left out about grabbing a cuppa coffee or a beverage and let’s sit down and talk about speaker shoot out Saturday speaker shoot out LOL you freaking rock cheap man thank you keep up the great awesome work

@vannk73 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best speaker review videos I've seen on KZfaq. Thank you, Randy, for giving it to us straight. Best wishes for much success!

@lmtrades 3 жыл бұрын

hillarious sponsor intro, digging the vibe on this channel and thanks for putting Elac in front of me so abruptly

@donpettit7107 3 жыл бұрын

The User Systems featured on Guttenburg’s channel featuring hi-end user’s systems should be answered back by the cheapest high quality hifi systems in the cheapaudioman subscriber universe.

@darrelgustafson2507 3 жыл бұрын

Any fool can walk into an ultra high end audio boutique with a budget equal to my full gut renovation and 800 sq ft addition to my house and get a great system. I have derived great satisfaction cobbling together systems that sounded really good, source , power, & speakers from thrift stores and yard sales for less than the price of a round of golf at a low end public course.

@donpettit7107 3 жыл бұрын

@@darrelgustafson2507 Here at CheapAsShitAudioGuys, we think a great stereo shouldn’t cost more than a round of golf at the muni course and a pitcher of beer to erase the memories.

@mtmct5153 3 жыл бұрын

Indiana Jones and the temple of doom! Okie Dokie Docta Jones!

@georgec1779 3 жыл бұрын

I knew it was about to get real when I saw the lion. Great review. Very detailed.

@euroshark1 3 жыл бұрын

Scratching 10K subs! Most enjoyable YT I've found in years. Well done Randy. Well done indeed.

@larrystark433 3 жыл бұрын

My 3 Elacs, I had 4 but threw one out the door 🙂. Debut 5.2 great all round speaker with low coloration and great soundstage and imaging, good bass too. Elac unifi b5.2 does everything impeccably well. Excellent mids, bass, highs. I would say no coloration which I never experienced before in a speaker. Elac unifi b5 my rock and roll speaker. My fun speaker. It’s not perfect but does everything well. Randy thank you for reviewing these, the way you do. My purchasing decisions were based on your reviews. I got these all on sale of course! Enjoying all 3 pairs. Oh and the one I threw out the door? Debut B6.2. Literally out the door. I tried to like them but their brightness with the volume turned up was their demise 🥲. Oh well.

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

Agree 1000% about the 6.2's. They just weren't my cup of tea and were very particular about placement

@Cujobob 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy this series of videos a lot! I think the UB5.2 represent a really nice option for many people in that $500-ish range. They aren’t the most dynamic things, but for a more practical audio lover - it may be all anyone needs.

@wmalinak 3 жыл бұрын

I agree...If you want REFERENCE (versus just HIGH) and LARGE room, then think UF52. Otherwise UB52 is sweet.

@Markpab 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Uni-fi's on order, should come this coming week!

@laylaandevan2680 3 жыл бұрын

Randy, great stuff as usual. I think considering the price and how awesome you are , that ubi would make for a great giveaway speaker. 😁

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

Ha. Well I've got to get it over to someone I promised it to for a bit of evaluation before it comes back around to me again. I think that's a great idea though and there are going to be a lot for giveaways coming up.

@wmalinak 3 жыл бұрын

Fun! First time on channel -- #SUBSCRIBED. I liked the improvements in Ux2 family. Great change from 4Ω(3.4Ω min) to 6Ω with better/lower cross-over points. Its clean sound was the perfect center (UC52) for a totally different set of fronts *and* very easy to drive. Nice Review...Be Safe.

@cabronesse386 3 жыл бұрын

Damn man, you always make laugh with every bizarre sponsor content you made, especially when you throw those shits out of the frame. Love it! LMAO

@JEEPM0N 3 жыл бұрын

How does the ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 compare to these speakers. I know they are more expensive and probably better but for the money can the ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 even keep up to these? Thanks for helping me!

@wymotome 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for using enough power with those UB5's. That was the main issue with that speaker and why folks were lukewarm to them at first. A $300 AVR just doesn't have the grunt to get the dynamics out of them. Hoffman's Iron Law...

@wmalinak 3 жыл бұрын

UB52 is 6Ω (versus original at 4Ω, 3.4Ω min.) and has gentler/lower cross-over points. I could drive UB52 well with a $330 Yamaha RX-V6A (the COSTCO TSR-700 SKU)....not so much with UB5. Be Safe.

@_UpVector_ 2 жыл бұрын

I have the UniFi UB5 slim and driving them with a powernode 2i. Unfortunately, I have to have them very close to a wall, which is bad for the port is rear facing. So what I did was adding a small sub (audio-pro) and set the crossover in the amp to let the sub take care of that. Honestly, despite the low sensibility thing and the “probably” inappropriate amplifier for these Elacs, I don’t have anything but nice feelings for this system. I listen mainly to jazz, at reasonable volume levels for an apartment, but also use the system for films. I’m very happy with it and it didn’t break the bank. My 0.02s :) Got yourself a new suber, by the way!

@alessimc 3 жыл бұрын

“I don’t know how to edit.” Lol, gold.

@davlippo7 3 жыл бұрын

I have the Emotiva E2+ placed near my Uni-Fi 2.0 and A/B'd them. My 9.1 Onkyo amp allows me to play whichever pair I choose. I thought the Emotivas were great until I heard the Uni-Fi which are more natural and realistic sounding. Something textured was happening with the Emotiva. They are still good but I need to listen more to figure it out. Maybe I should plug the ports or reverse the polarity/phase which it allows having 2 switches. Those are fantastically made, the E2+ BTW. Works of art hanging on the walls.

@j.craigh.3480 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks. “Listen to the wind blow something something”. I love the way you describe music, tatatatatatata Ding. As a drummer I understand the language. 🎶🎶

@2ChannelListening 3 жыл бұрын

That coffee mug on the speaker is such a faux pas...I had to Google how to spell faux pas correctly. Very entertaining. Thank you for existing and Fog Hat.

@W31rdG 3 жыл бұрын

Love your reviews bud... keep it up! Two things though; wish you included the Debut 2.0 B5.2 in this review, and wish you'd review the speakers to see how they sound as a multipurpose speaker, not only for music.

@vannk73 3 жыл бұрын

I think this is more of a price range comparison.

@ryousuketakahashi5038 3 жыл бұрын

Also i think the best affordable speakers are : Wharfedale Diamond 11 series , EVO series and Elysian series designed by Peter Comeau. They sound and look like speakers that cost 3 or 4 times more , they are unique and very good built. I HAVE SPOKEN

@gavinwagner1766 3 жыл бұрын

Your channel name brought me here and your comedy keeps me here....great job. Btw....got hints of Jack Black via School of Rock in your little break out song :)

@Billy-rr7re 2 жыл бұрын

bought the ub5 and they are great out of the box. had no problem driving them as many report. can't understand why the ub5 is portrait as hard to drive and with lots of negatives. my experience with them is great. 3 way is the way.

@petermoore7796 8 ай бұрын

what amp did you drive them with?

@Billy-rr7re 8 ай бұрын

@@petermoore7796 smsl a300

@paulbruce3779 3 жыл бұрын

Great comparison! Would you consider reviewing the Elac db5 Prima? It's based upon the original B5.

@carmelovillena6174 3 жыл бұрын

what is better speaker the klipsh rp600m or the elac ub5.2? i have a integrated amps 40 watts per chanel

@sim5099 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks! I'm going to get an Elac speaker soon looking forward to it!

@carlosoliveira-rc2xt 3 жыл бұрын

I would review your measurement protocol as there is no bump at 150Hz on the UB5. If anything, it dips in that area.

@test40323 3 жыл бұрын

Great job describing the differences between these Elacs. Here is a challenge for you - which one is more musical? Music is more than just sound. Musicians work hard at conveying emotions and feelings. Which one makes you secretly cry like a little girl or publicly puts a smile on your face?

@georgec1779 3 жыл бұрын

The term musical in my opinion is a subjective term and has different meanings to different people. It really boils down to what you prefer and enjoy. Some people like bass , some treble , some soundstage , etc... pick a speaker that has the characteristics you like the most. A lot will depend on your musical tastes. Rap and dance music has a lot of bass so naturally rap fans love lots of bass. Classical and jazz fans might prefer a more balanced neutral speaker.

@timekeeperg2112 Жыл бұрын

well thanks for this in depth review...i asked you opinion on another video to help me decide between the polk es20 and elac uni fi 2.0 ub52 and even the scss5 from sony...im getting the elacs...hands down....they are on sale now at crutchfield for 549 down 350 from 899.00 so its gotta be the one....thanks for the great review Randy!! even though i wish they matched polk's 5 yr warranty...i have sound dynamics r 616 from late 90s and i love them....i just want to upgrade and down size a bit!! thanks again for the awesome review!!!

@VarySeerius 2 жыл бұрын

Randy, hi and thank you for inviting me to your internet, I like your channel and I have subscribed so welcome me. I like how you talk about audiophiles, like a kind of bacteria. You are right. You have my sword.

@CinemaDemocratica Жыл бұрын

I'm on the Amazon webpage in the next tab beside this one, and someone's confused because the still image they have for the UB52 is the same as the speaker that Randy is calling the 5.2 -- they aren't the same speaker.

@ouslander1 3 жыл бұрын

Noice review. Love my Elac B6, almost broke in. Get yourself a copper compression sleeve for that elbow. Worked for me within hours. I was shocked. I give it a Buddha ranking. 👍

@PAINFOOL13 3 жыл бұрын

Have a pair of the Sony sscs5 arriving today ( thanks to your review ) along with Dayton HTA 100tb tube amp

@donpettit7107 3 жыл бұрын

I have the Monoprice hybrid amp with the Elac 6.1s and it sounds pretty dang great. I have no idea how that compares to anything else...that’s why I watch this channel. Not validation, but perspective.

@stevezeidman7224 3 жыл бұрын

Over 9k subs. Randy, you’re still on fire! Fun video. So you’d be buying the ub52 for mostly acoustic and vocal listening, or does it matter?

@gicosk 3 жыл бұрын

Hey. Great reviews, I like that you take it to a human common sense level and not a virtual perfect packed with marketing audiophile. Also, you said in a previous video that you'll make a review for Kef Q350.. Is that still to come? Thanks for your work.

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

yeah it's coming. the folks I'm getting them from is taking a while.

@GodfreyMann 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Randy, if you were to create a Christmas-hamper of 6 budget speakers to show off the widest range of different sound presentations on the market, then which speakers would you include? And what categories of presentations/sounds are most important to cover? I’m looking to buy such a ‘hamper’ so that I can learn what I like best (at home). And I don’t mind buying discontinued/2nd hand. Are the following a good starting point? 1. Horn/V-shaped (Klipsch RP-400M?) 2. Open baffle (LRS or MMG?) 3. Neutral/laid-back (Uni-Fi UB52?) 4. Warm/rich (Wharfedale Denton 85th or Diamond 11.2?) 5. Cool/Bright (B&W, Focal?) 6. Detailed (LS50?)

@userk2876 Жыл бұрын

My ub52 can be pretty harsh. Do I have to burn them in more or are they broken ? I tried them with 3 different amps

@josaphcj7199 3 жыл бұрын

Can i run 2 pairs of unifi 2.0 ub52 with sony str dh790

@DawidTuminski 3 жыл бұрын

I concur. You're funny and fun to watch

@Browex. 3 жыл бұрын

Love your style ! Subbed instantly. Cheap shit isn't always shit. Would love if you would review more cheap amps because that's a goldmine! The Loxjie a30 you need to take a look at that. Love the not so expensive speakers reviews as well awesome! Can you also talk about speaker placement and stuff like that? Is it really that important how much does it affect the sound etc. Would make me so happy to see. Best regards from Sweden!

@Browex. 3 жыл бұрын

P.s q acoustic 3000i series would also be cool. 😄👍

@dskraus 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm buying the UB5.2 and using your affiliate link. Thanks for the break down!

@Chapterrifik 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome comparaison, I own the B6s and the uni.0 surely your review makes sense since I pretty much know how they sound. Sure getting the uni.2 in the near future. Thanks Randy awesome stuff.

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Chapterrifik 3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman you are ver welcome sir. But really, thank you for making our morning KZfaq world fun and a happy hour. 🙏🤜💥🤛

@zombielandiii2711 Жыл бұрын

Love the awards 😂 but I didn't understand so much about them though 😅

@joshhayl7459 3 жыл бұрын

🔵 The cupa coffee on top'a th' speaker, (with no coaster),.... Classy!

@westsideaccord 3 жыл бұрын

I am not interested in elac speakers; I liked this due to your humour and talent! Haha

@Thunderstruck666666 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Randy ,you can take some fine sandpaper and paint and the pioneer speaker will look as good as new😜

@krancan25 3 жыл бұрын

Nice... also, KEF Q150..?

@davidgreen1504 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah godfather woke up this morning thinking I'm tunning in to a speaker shootout but wind up getting a physics lesson shit let me get a stronger cup of coffee yesss.....😃great work.

@Dokzom Жыл бұрын

Can you tell mi if it would be a god thing to place UB5.2's as my computer speakers about 1.5 meter away from me?

@themastroiannis 3 жыл бұрын

very interesting "speaker shootout". you did not mention it directly, but by watching this shoot out and your fantastic elac unifi2 review, I'm guessing it is now your new favorite speaker??

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

favorite neutral speaker, yes for sure.

@darrelgustafson2507 3 жыл бұрын

Smeared with Vaseline ? That's a phrase I've never heard in an audio equipment review. I can almost imagine Steve Guttenberg thinking it but not saying it out loud. A description I'd appreciate in your reviews would be tonal balance , soundstage, and imaging at lower volumes. There are many speakers that are great when you're feeding them lots of power. Some can pull off these qualities at lower volumes but some completely go to pieces at low volume. I work from home, I like to have music on and have a conversation etc. To know if a speaker can give quality balanced response without needing to be cranked would be greatly appreciated. It ain't always 11:45 Saturday night.

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

great point. I'll put those in if I can remember to do that.

@mydogskips2 3 жыл бұрын

Just went to Amazon to check their price on the UB 52s, and they have come down a bit to $529 from $599, but I couldn't help but read a user review who said he likes the Triangle BR03s (also $529) more, so there's another speaker for you to review if you haven't already done so.

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

I already have reviewed the bro3's and they don't have near the detail the UB52's. To each their own with speakers but you can check out 2 videos I did on the Bro3's. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pMuXgpihu83Noas.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mb-GnK570dSZYIU.html

@mydogskips2 3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman Thanks, I'll take a look. But sound detail is all-important to me, I'm an analytical listener, so I want clear speakers, neutral and accurate, just not cold and sterile, and I suppose the Triangle won't suffice.

@Stimpy77777 3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I had been looking for! I had the B6.2's and loved them, though they rolled off in the top end just a little to/for me. Wanted to get the Debut Reference, but decided on the UB5.2. I have to agree with all that you said about it. If you want that "Bass Kick" get a good Subwoofer.

@jual-rakid 3 жыл бұрын

I have b6.2 and looking for upgrade, does it substantial?

@Stimpy77777 3 жыл бұрын

@@jual-rakid a substantial improvement, I’d say no not exactly. They do everything the B6.2’s can just slightly better. Though at times I miss the B6.2’s, they had a 3 dimensional ness with certain songs that was magical with the right speaker placement. If you get the UB5.2 play them for a week or two, they sounded muted to me right out of the box, but really opened up after a little time.

@mydogskips2 3 жыл бұрын

I know it's not exactly cheap audio @ $2,500/pair, but if you could, I'd love to see you do a review of the Elac Vela BS 403s, they're my current dream speakers, these and the Aperion Verus III Grand bookshelves at $800. I wonder how big a difference there would be between them.

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

that would be awesome. actually getting a pair of verus sent in from aperion

@richardpena6201 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review of the 3 ELAC family speakers, Randy. The Unifi 5 2.0 is really, really intriguing, but I have a question. If one already owns Gen 1, is there enough going for 2.0 to make the move to 2.0, in your opinion? Keep in mind that I am the type that gets emotionally attached to my gear and never sells anything! 😄 Also - I drive my Gen 1s with a Schiit Ragnarok 1 that outputs 100wx2 at 4 ohms. I'm a bit nervous about the impedance jump to 6 ohms on Unifi 5 2.0 and whether that would be enough power. My room is small (10'x12'). Your thoughts? (I guess that was 2 questions) Keep up the awesome videos!

@Mat-hr1dg 3 жыл бұрын

I will answer that for you: no. Loudspeakers should be a long-term investment, no matter the price. If you aren't satisfied with yours it might be a different story but in that case I would like to ask you why you kept them in the first place.

@richardpena6201 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mat-hr1dg I appreciate your opinion. I was satisfied with my pervious speakers before I got the Gen 1, so it's all relative, I guess. There are many approaches to procuring/upgrading equipment and your is certainly a valid one. Now that I've thought about it a bit longer, I'll answer my own question. Only I can assign a value proposition to speakers I'm considering. Whether it is worth the $$ for me to upgrade from gen 1 to gen 2 can only be determined by me after listening to both in my room, with my music, using my gear. That's what Amazon and Crutchfield return windows are for, I guess. :D

@wmalinak 3 жыл бұрын

@@richardpena6201...right on, it is your ears. HOWEVER, remember that *everything* is different in UB52. New has lower/better cross-over points and 6 Ω (versus Nominal impedance: 4 Ω; minimum 3.4 Ω), so more amplification choices.

@mikeday62 3 жыл бұрын

I can't afford any of those Elac beauties yet. So I bought a second pair of pioneer BS-22. My crown xls1002 has too much power. It sounds compressed with just one pair of small speakers. With two pair it sounds killer good.

@williamvezina1944 2 жыл бұрын

Love your humorous presentation 😁 Are you going to make newer videos, just curious. Haven't heard anything new lately. Are you still playing 🥁 s? 🤘

@AllboroLCD 3 жыл бұрын

I once dropped a JBL Control One speaker out my 3rd story Brooklyn window, it bounced off the metal fire escape and onto some unforgiving concrete. Sure enough, retrieving & hooking it back up the thing still sounded fine! Minus the cracked ABS plastic baffle that is. That was 10 years ago and I only recently discovered gorilla glue & vice clamps. Back to new again : D

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

that's got to be the coolest thing I've heard in a long time. I had one of those sony flat screen tube tvs that weighed about 200 lbs and it went through hurricane Ivan, about 5 moves, dropped several times, and I finally just gave it away and it still worked great.

@AllboroLCD 3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman Ive got a special place in my heart for "reliability" in general mah man. Loves me a product that works and dont stop working. A bi-amp\wired bookshelf shootout would be great to see! Iv also heard rumor the current Altec Lansing will be pivoting from lifestyle BS back to respectable HiFi in the near future, fingers crossed!

@nunofernandes4501 3 жыл бұрын

I love butter on hot bread just out of the oven with some black coffee. That combo always takes me back to my afternoon snacks at my grandmom's house. I bet that Elac sounds like that. Anywhoo, try some Dalis. The Oberon 5 are sweet...

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

Trying to get the hook up with Dali. I have some spektor 1's in house and they're great. probably going to be my de facto recommendation for higher end desk top speakers.

@nunofernandes4501 3 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman I have my Oberon 5 hooked up to a Rega Elex-R and a Marantz CD 6006. My system sounds like heaven to me, and though not cheap it's not out of reach. Doesn't cost more than rebuilding the roof on your house or dental care for your kids ;)

@leolleiten4910 3 жыл бұрын

These review is so confusing, you are so confused, I’m totally confused.... makes it the best review yet Randy. Loved it Ps. Proud owner of the B6.2, yes the one missing on that table and really good as well in my opinion. 🤫🤫 almost 10k 🤙🏼🤙🏼

@AmericanConstellation 3 жыл бұрын

One more one more thing. I'm sitting back here listening to my JSE Infinite Slope Model 2's...and man! They take me away...Google em...125lbs each....5 drivers...It's nice....I still like the bookshelves for other rooms....

@andrewborbas9356 Жыл бұрын

another great review of speakers for the "average" persons budget! Thank you! I am leaning towards the UB5.2 as my first foray into the hi-fi world but am wondering if u did a review of the UB5.2 vs the Emotiva B2+ vs the Pro-Jet 5 1/4" (sorry can't find the exact model # but they are their similar bookshelf speakers) vs Jamo 93CII? At this point, I only have 2 Yamaha A/V receivers (one is the HTR-5103) so am not sure how or if any of these speakers will sound vs purchasing an amp as per ur recommendations re Emotiva TA-100? I currently use the HTR-5103 w Bose acoustimass 5 single cubes + subwoofer. Thanks again for sharing ur wealth of knowledge w us newbies!

@TylerStout 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video talking more about your "failed" diy adventure. Sounds like you learned something which sounds like a win to me.

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

ha. good idea

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Randy, happy new year! Loving your videos and I was hoping you could share some advice for an upgrade from B&W 606 (1st edition). I am inclined towards the Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52, but also thinking of Elac Debut Reference or KEF Q150. I am after a warm-side-of-transparent sound and currently have a Marantz PM6006 amp. Your thoughts would be much appreciated! Thanks and keep up the great work :)

@arimandel5472 2 жыл бұрын

Senior Randal, I have a question. I own and love a pair of the original UB5s and I’m building a surround system, the problem is the center speaker is inches from the wall. I stuffed two socks into the rear blowholes 😜, but I’m thinking of buying a 2.0 center channel, since they’re front-ported. Is that a crazy idea? Would they work well together? Are they timber matched? Is that even a thing?! And watch about the impedance difference? Help!!!

@bigjay1970 3 жыл бұрын

My question is with a family no less, when do you sleep!🤗🤭🤭🤭😉😇 By the way, Dennis Miller wants his Vibe back!😝😝😂🤣🤗😉😇

@bassman4632 3 жыл бұрын

No way, Dennis Miller tries hard to be hip, CAM I don't think cares

@eyestick8012 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't decide between these three to upgrade to from my Debut 6.2's, so I ended up grabbing the Axiom Audio M3's. Added a matching center channel and set me back $700.00 shipped for the whole package. (Boxing Day sale.) Maybe Ill send them to you for review after I break them in. Another epic shootout, btw.

@intenttoinjure Жыл бұрын

You still rockin the m3's? if so how do you like them.

@eyestick8012 Жыл бұрын

I picked up a front stage of Focal 906 series L/R/C for under a grand brand new, so I couldnt pass it up. Still, the M3's are a great bookie for the price. Titanium tweeter sounds better than some ive heard at twice the price.