Elac Uni-fi Reference Review - A New Bar Has Been Set

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@foblivio 3 жыл бұрын

That fact that you got a hold of a pair means you’ve hit the big time!

@rlwings Жыл бұрын

The original UniFi's have that visceral bass too. (When powered well) - The original UniFi's are still the best value in sound. The Reference UniFi's are probably a bit better, but not by much and cost a whole lot more... If you have a 100WPC high-current amp (or higher) get the original UniFi's. You won't believe how good they are! - Accurate, detailed, powerful, balanced, and if set up properly the sound-stage is truly next level.

@mattbyrnes4171 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome review Randy! I appreciate the occasional "expensive" review, especially with a product like this, where you've covered ELAC's options that apply to the channel's premise. Gives a look at what's the next step up in the line, which some of your listeners will be interested in. Thank you! I just bought the Uni-Fi UB52 and UC52 for the fronts in my bedroom HT. I'm really happy with them, but if these would have been an option just a few months ago, I might have choosen them. I really like the finish on these over the UB52. Looks aren't a huge concern in my current application, but I'd still like a nicer looking speaker. I'd love to have the 6.5" woofer over the 5.25", but with an SVS SB2000+, more a luxury than need. Reality is, these are twice the expense of my current speakers. Not sure which I would have went with, if both were options when I bought. Guess I dodged a bullet not torturing myself deciding between them!

@edverbeek6292 3 жыл бұрын

Your reviews are getting better and better. Like the way you reference to tracks.

@neilfisher7999 3 жыл бұрын

Brown colored wood. Lol! I just finished watching Steve Guttenberg's review on these, then bang, your review popped up. Sounds like you and Steve agree on how they sound. My wife and I both enjoy watching your reviews. Maybe it's because we have the same sort of humor. I'm going to see if I can find some of that salsa before it's gone. Thanks again.

@WiliiamNoTell 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Steve's review led me hear as well.

@Bloodmoon1985 3 жыл бұрын

Great review!.....I’ve watched your channel damn near since it started. I think it’s great that you review speakers that are a “step up” for most of us. It provides good idea of what to expect from an increase or even doubling of the “affordable” price points you typically cover. I was between the UB52’s and the DBR 6’s but I think I’ll save up for these bad boys. So what if it takes awhile lol

@stephenstevens6573 3 жыл бұрын

Just listened to Steves review of these, and its always a great comparison between the two of you! One thing you both seemed to agree on...these are GREAT speakers!!

@stevezeidman7224 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, Randy! I’m glad you defended your CAM realm. I was gonna mention your table. It looks like I’ve found my replacement speakers.

@brochg 3 жыл бұрын

It’s awesome to see that ELAC has been listening to their customers!!! Fantastic review!

@leolleiten4910 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Randy, can you please let us know, from now on, how every speakers sound at low volumes, I think is one of the qualities of a speakers. Keep them coming brother 💪🏻 Excelente review, woke up this morning without knowing this existed 👏🏻👏🏻. Proud owner of the DB62 here.

@jeffreyhale2400 3 жыл бұрын

As an apartment dweller, I second this motion. A lot of fine speakers really need to go to six or seven on the Spinal Tap scale before the listener begins to get a sense of depth and breadth. One brand that tends to shine for me at lower volumes is Bowers & Wilkins. Any thoughts on the new Elacs versus B & W bookshelves near the same price point, like the 606 S2?

@erics.4113 3 жыл бұрын

I'm having the same questions right now. I'm looking at mostly 6.5" bookshelves and did a demo yesterday. I'm now wondering if I want 5.25 or smaller. I want fidelity at lower volumes..

@darensweeney5925 3 жыл бұрын

Also agreed. Fullness at low volumes is important for those of us with tinnitus. FYI, EQing the lower bass and treble up a few dB's will also improve the sound at low volumes.

@erics.4113 3 жыл бұрын

@@darensweeney5925 some amps have loudness buttons that will do a +6db on the lower end for this effect at lower listening. I just got ub52 Elacs and compared to the rp600ms can say i would rather listen to the Elacs at lower volumes. That isn't an endorsement for those being good speakers at lower volumes, just observation between the two so far.

@peterbaugh51 2 жыл бұрын

Get a bluetube amp for 140 bucks. Your speakers will sound great even down low. Tubes do that.

@Jo_S_999 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! Gonna keep an eye out for deals on this new Elac line

@bencarignan2711 3 жыл бұрын

Great review buddy. Been waiting for these for a while. Glad to see they don't disappoint!

@offason 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review. I'm gonna look at these when they arrive here in Sweden.

@wiebl5266 3 жыл бұрын

Been a subscriber for a few months. This is the best review, bcoz it saved me a lot of time, and I get the sonic qualities clearly from you. It did contain a lot of slosh and waffling this time round. Description about how great a particular music/song is to you may not translate the same juice/mojo for other people, but some reviewers goes on and on and on and on... The review is about the speaker, the amplifer, the dac, the whatever--so make it so. I'm going to check out the price of the uni-fi ref now. Thank you Sir.

@juanmillaruelo7647 3 жыл бұрын

LS 50 killer? Third iteration of A.J's three way miraculous wonder. You can FEEL Randy's excitement. Have not seen him so enthused for quite some time!

@Audiodreamer192-24 3 жыл бұрын

Sweeeeeeeet! Andrew Jones is the man!🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊

@randalllawkin 3 жыл бұрын

I was so during if he would ever make a reference version!!! Thank you!! Elac and it's pretty

@arthurprs 3 жыл бұрын

As far as subjective reviews go you are really setting the bar for a while now. Hats off.

@HawkFest Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I thought after having my polite and objective post censored, because it was saying that they were over 2.7K CAN dollars nowadays. The Cheap marketing man..

@ginom407 3 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this review!!! 👍👍👍

@gg0297 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this one!

@JohnScheppler 3 жыл бұрын

Andrew Jones does make something magical

@ConnahJay 3 жыл бұрын

Great salsa!

@ConnahJay 3 жыл бұрын

@@rc6717 I think he has a budget to work within, he try’s his best to make something good within those constraints. What’s your opinion on best budget speaker?

@raymoore8435 3 жыл бұрын

@@rc6717 Better speaker for the price ?

@ronzack4572 3 жыл бұрын

I tried to buy a 55 gallon drum of Andrew Jone's British Salsa, but thanks to the "CheapAudioMan Effect," they are all sold out! However, they do have 50 lbs bags of Andrew Jone's British Tortilla Chips still for sale, and plenty of 1 gallon jugs of Andrew Jone's British Margarita Mix. I really like what Andrew is doing here in regards to this design. He should get a major award just for the front porting of the speakers, which is where ports BELONG. Rear porting is the spawn of satan. If I were in the market for bookshelf speakers of this size, these would be near the top of the list. But, I would like to hear the Wharfdale EVO 4.2's as well. You are doing an amazing job Mr. Randy. Keep up the great work!

@SwamiCycles Жыл бұрын

I'm dying at the "tripping over..." part! My man, you are REAL! Great review!

@billywindsock9597 3 жыл бұрын

I like the brown wood colour. I listened to higher love, Steve Winwood and liked the percussion , that reminded me of an Eels track, Hospital Food. Now that was percussion. Added to my show reel play list as it sounds fantastic, with or without salsa sauce.

@Feliciano12v 3 жыл бұрын

The fact that you recommend these as an upgrade if we already own Elac UB52 2.0' says a lot.

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

It’s an upgrade in every sense. Not a night snd day one but an upgrade none the less.

@louiesipes2257 3 жыл бұрын

Eagerly waiting for a Saturday speaker shootout now between the CSS and GR Research. No hurry. I’m not spending anymore this year. I’m still enjoying the UB 5.2 so much and when I want a little more warmth the Debut Reference. Thank Andrew for holding the accountants feet to the fire. Good looking speaker.👍 Great review Randy😀

@mattw3406 3 жыл бұрын

I have the UB52's and am very impressed with them as my my main movie and listening room. I'm sold on these - between Steve G's positive take and yours, I'm picking these up. My UB52's will simply move to my office music and gaming setup and serve as a nice upgrade there. AJ is simply amazing at what he does.

@benfarrow9498 2 жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts now that you have both? Thanks!!

@tellthemborissentyou 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that. I have the Elac Debut 6.2s which I bought because I didn't know if I would get much use from them. Turns out now I listen every night and at some point I will upgrade, I think it will be these.

@Stimpy77777 3 жыл бұрын

These speakers may be braced well; but your table is rickety as all get out!!! Great review. The cough! Had a similar experience with the Debut 2.0 B6.2! I got up an looked around the house looking for who came in and coughed! Can’t wait to get these.

@paulwg2112 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! Andrew Jones did the right thing getting these to you early.

@2HatHudders 3 жыл бұрын

Randy is the officially the audio review monster 👹 no one comes close 🤣

@WiliiamNoTell 3 жыл бұрын

1st time viewer here, Excellent review. Sounds like Mr. Jones has another hit. Looking forward to hearing them at music direct in Chicago.... hopefully! Like your ultralight analogy! I also listen with my ears not some damn computer. Or my speakers occupying the same space as my coffee table.

@henrychan6982 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy for the review, Now i have another speaker to evaluate between the Polk R200 and the Elac Uni Fi Reference. So many great speakers to listen too ...hopefully I can make a decision on a purchase.

@peterbaugh51 2 жыл бұрын

I would choose Elac.

@oobs35 3 жыл бұрын

Damn. That light plane is going to have to wait. Was the Denver model. Great review

@photobriangray 3 жыл бұрын

I rarely listen to Alice in Chains these days, but MASSIVE recognition to Toby Wright's recording and mix of that performance. Positional, clean and well defined.

@BKJ-88 3 жыл бұрын

Toby Wright is fantastic. The albums he worked on from the 90's sound fantastic.

@gizzy2403 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, great albums & production from that time period. I'm not a huge Pearl Jam fan, but Ten was a masterpiece of an album. Th mixing/production was stellar!

@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@Patsesson 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed :) A nice style of review that i like.

@shkermanshahi 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I am watching your video, good job. Thsnks

@charlesclifton1006 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's quite an endorsement. I totally relate to your assessment of clarity/body balance. I have the Debut Reference and they are pretty darn good for the money but I must admit .... these new Uni-Fi(s) are now extremely tempting. Andrew Jones has done it again. ( I heard he also dabbled in English mushy peas - you only need to have them ONCE)

@carlwinslow4175 3 жыл бұрын

I like your slightly quirky style of presenting been looking for some speakers in a small bedroom and this vid showed up thanks YT algo

@StevePilgrim2013 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I've spent months sitting on my hands, trying to decide...these win!

@benfarrow9498 2 жыл бұрын

Did you get them? What do you think of them? Thanks!

@StevePilgrim2013 2 жыл бұрын

@@benfarrow9498 Not yet. I've bogged down trying to decide about amplification. Meanwhile, Jones leaves ELAC & I'd like to know where he is going to land. I've set up my old Advents to hold me over 😳

@arnoldhavinga4141 3 жыл бұрын

Great shirt!

@bwithrow011 2 жыл бұрын

Great review Randy! I'm ordering 5 - 55 gallon drums of Andrew Jones' British Salsa. Total @$5/drum will be $25! WOOHOO! 👍

@treyhorn5645 3 жыл бұрын

Great review.

@nc3419 3 жыл бұрын

How does it sound at lower (apartment volumes)? Does it retain a nice linear sound from bass to mids to highs?

@dbarkov 3 жыл бұрын

Love the shirt !!!!

@StellarAudyssey 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review 👍

@wymotome 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing how both Debut Reference and these share the same size woofer, which impresses you the most with bass, assuming no subwoofer will be in use? Does one dig a little deeper or have more bass presence in general? I'm still clutching my original Debuts because nothing recent has had what they have.

@dbrgr68 3 жыл бұрын

I have 4 unifi slims and love them great review Im looking for an amp. curious if youve heard about the Cambridge Audio AXR100 under 500 apparently Cheers

@vicg5323 3 жыл бұрын

I think this will be my next dream bookshelf. Yeah!

@noname-uo6hp 3 жыл бұрын

great video love you man!

@ziggy8757 3 жыл бұрын

randy, a saturday shootout with these new Elacs, and the critton and the encores would be epic

@rolandrohde 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, a shootout would be great. I would throw some Kef Q150 or Q350 in there as well...

@drewpknutz1410 2 жыл бұрын

These speakers are great! I have the UBR 62 and they actually smoke my Klipsch rp6000f towers in every category except bass. To be fair, I'm in a small 1 bedroom apt that might be too small for the Klipsch. The soundstage, imaging, and clarity are so nice. They are also way less fatiguing than my Klipsch...But once again the room is too small for the towers. I will eventually get a subwoofer for just some rumbling during movies though. I likey!

@drewpknutz1410 2 жыл бұрын

I was afraid of being burned because I bought the JBL stage A130s a while back and was disappointed with them, these Elacs are worlds better, as they should be considering the price.

@mcjonner 3 жыл бұрын

Ohhhhh man I've been waiting for this one!! Before watching the video I'm planning on getting the css criton. Let's see if I change my mind It looks amazing

@joeygonzo 3 жыл бұрын

don't

@mcjonner 3 жыл бұрын

@@joeygonzo probably right. ive been working it through my head between the r200, uf52 and this ufr62... regardless of price the criton is still probably better.

@the-Alexandrus 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for great reviews!! I need your expert opinion! What about ELAC Carina BS243.4!? It has a jet twitter. But what are the better speakers overall!? Elac Uni-fi Reference or Carina BS243.4?

@b.borrelli8688 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think about these at lower volumes ?

@ItsMetal 2 жыл бұрын

Cool, thank You for Your videos! :)

@bradbates7796 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your new no nonsense reviews. Do you feel that a 45wx2 tube integrated amp, like Willsento R8 would drive these Elac reference speakers?

@briansimmons5363 3 жыл бұрын

I think based on your closing comments, I'll go with the Critons. Value bass tone, texture and quantity. Plus need a second pair and already own the UB52 and the second pair should not have the same sort of sound signature even though the reference is the UB52 with of a bit more of everything.

@martinmares8998 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video Cheapaudioman. These new Elac speaker are nice looking. I think I'm going to give them a try.

@joergwittenberg2178 2 жыл бұрын

Elac is fantastic, thanks for the review

@Marcin.Skowronski 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Randy - thank you for the review. How are the vocals and twitters in those compared to Debut Reference B6? I have Debut Reference B6 and I'm not entirely happy with the vocals. The vocals are not clear enough for me.

@HenryAkes13 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to know your opinion on these compared to the Emotiva t2+ towers you also reviewed. Love your videos!

@FlyGuy457 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, it's ok. It's a reflection on the other Elac products so we are ok with it. Thanks for the review..

@MrDands 3 жыл бұрын

Please compare it to the Debut Reference! 🤟🏻

@franciscoortiz6980 3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME review. I shall have to give them a listen. Bold words saying they beat Kef LS50s in both sound and price. But they are 1000/pair... so now they are Vs other very impressive speakers. B&W 606s2, Goldenear Aeon 2 or 3, Quad s2, Buchardt S300 mk2. While I liked the Elac speakers I have heard... to me ALL of them were missing some "livelyness" that I heard in B&W and Quad; so I can not wait to hear these.

@Capybarainahumansuit 6 ай бұрын

B@w sound a bit sharp to me other than their earbuds which sound warm and nice but have connection issues.

@MikeBissonthescribe 3 жыл бұрын

Randy - so honest and no nonsense

@ja8020 3 жыл бұрын

Great review Randy. Nicely done in regards to the crossover. You know we are going to ask that. 😂 but we already know there are sand cast resistors in there.😊 Are you sending them to Danny so he can come up with a better crossover upgrade? 😄

@chadlejeune9834 3 жыл бұрын

Still within the Amazon return period for the UB52. I'm definitely returning them and get these!

@dougg1075 3 жыл бұрын

Man I would love it if you reviewed the Unison Primo integrated amp.

@jackfo5796 2 жыл бұрын

Great information, thanks. I'm on the fence re: buying this speaker. My only concern is whether my NAD C700 hybrid streaming amp at 80 Watts per channel is enough to bring the woofers to life at low to moderate sound levels. The unity UB 52 is also on my short list. Do you think the UB 52 would be a better fit with the NAD C700? I hope you have time for an answer. Thanks in advance.

@shitsandwich1983 3 жыл бұрын

i can't wait to hear what danny ritchie has to say when he cracks these open and sees the duct tape and juicy fruit wrapper crossovers.

@bpalpha 3 жыл бұрын

Wait until you try the James B Lansing guacamole!

@asdf6892 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see this review. Well done. I would like to see a comparison to the Wharfedale Evo 4.2. Also $1,000, also 3-way, and also relatively large. In terms of aesthetics Wharfedale is serious competition if it sounds decent. Also, I would love to see a comparison between this vs. your favorite $500 speaker + $500 subwoofer pairing. Also, speaker reviews that include an AVR are useful to more people. Is a Denon X3500h, which people can usually pick up for about $500 on sale, enough to drive this?

@kohnfutner9637 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Brian, I have the Denon x3500h. It is plenty powerful to drive either one and probably pairs pretty well with wharfedale or elac given they are laid back. To my ears the Denon seems to give a bit of a v shape sound and it crossed over my elac higher than my Yamaha receiver which I didn't like. I turn the LFC up for music listening with my JBL studio 580 or the bass is overpowering. I do like the Denon but I think you need to be careful what you pair it with. I particularly wouldn't pair it with anything bright like Klipsch and probably not svs or jamo from what Randy said about them. Yamaha works well with bright speakers.

@mikegoddard7354 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, I got the email today. Will hold off though, just the Adante's AF-61's and they are monsters. The speaker I originally wanted but couldn't afford. Also I have the whole Uni-fi 2.0 line as 5 channel home theater and it's bad ass.

@AwesomeSauceShow 3 жыл бұрын

Why am I at work now? I just wanted to pull the trigger on the UB52. Can't wait to get home to watch the review.

@alfonsosteenen Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@cheapaudioman Жыл бұрын

You bet! thanks so much for supporting the channel

@peterbaugh51 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like B&W and similar higher priced speakers now have dangerous competition, yes? I'm guessing these are still about half the price of similar B&W speakers but have almost the same sound. Any thoughts out there? Thank you for the great review! - (happy dbr62 reference owner). Also own B&W's.

@hl321662 3 жыл бұрын

Have you considered reviewing the Kali Audio IN series speakers? Those are 3-way concentric design like this one and is generally well-received. Should be an interesting comparison.

@mattkalis1567 3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!! It checks all the boxes. My only issue is the price. At that price, I’d actually cross shop several respectable towers, such as ELAC’s own reference series DFR52, the Polk Reserve R500, SVS prime towers, and Emotiva T2+.

@nc3419 3 жыл бұрын

You mentioned the bass may have suffered while on the Audio Vista Spark so I'm wndering if its' a current hungry design. I don't know what the Spark can output as to current but alot of class AB amps under a grand typically output, claimed anyway from 8 to 12 amps of current to speakers when needed, more or less with some amps. The cheap class D designs about 3 or 4 amps. I don't know about the newer $250+ models from SMSL, Sabaj, etc. I think the XTZ Edge A2-300 claims about 15 amps. So, you might not need a 100+ watts/ch amp but rather one with beefier output transistors, etc to retain its' SQ, depth/soundstage, etc. Any thoughts?

@chuckisidro8624 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Randy. How does the sound stage and imaging of the monitor audio bronze 100s compare to these? I already have the bronze 100 and I’m considering these. Thanks 🙏

@alexkerrison411 3 жыл бұрын

Great review again. As you have listened to both emotiva and the elacs...For 100% movies would these be better then Emotiva T2+ towers for same price?

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

For 100% movies I’d go with whatever space allows. The T2’s+ can shake the room with bass. These will sound great but don’t move the same amount of air

@jefugh 3 жыл бұрын

You, sir, are the finest human being on this side of the planet.

@randallstamper8078 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, and I just built a Dolby Atmos setup with all Uni-Fi 2.0's. This is what I WISHED those were. Does ELAC take trade-ins?

@StellarAudyssey 3 жыл бұрын

Not making available a black colour is an interesting decision, and the floorstanders are double the price at $2k! Which is an even more interesting decision.

@muzammelhaquemukul7089 3 жыл бұрын

At first sight from thumbnail, i thought why are you talking about Elac with some Wharfedale diamond 12 series.

@MikeBissonthescribe 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! We used to own Speaker City!!!

@mrpomm5900 2 жыл бұрын

I love these speakers. How many watts of power should my receiver have to power it?

@Capitan_Cavernicola_1 4 ай бұрын

Great review again! Not long ago you reviewed the beautiful Sonus lumina 2 Amator. Any thought on how the Elac UniFi Reference compares to those?

@cheapaudioman 4 ай бұрын

very different sounding. the elacs are way way warmer with less top end excitement. they hit way harder though as expected

@Capitan_Cavernicola_1 4 ай бұрын

Good to know for a matching amplifier. I hope the Lumina 2 Amator with a new cross over have a more balanced frequency response and tamed top end than their cousins Lumina 2. Thanks for the reviews. Greatly appreciated.

@moonytheloony6516 3 жыл бұрын

The shape of the front ports reminds me of the Aperion speakers.

@cheapaudioman 3 жыл бұрын

Little bit bigger but similar for sure

@lawchoongseng789 3 жыл бұрын

Great review I have the Debut reference. Heard the Uni Fi 2 UB52. Now the Uni Fi reference is here 👍 I prefer Elac over Wharfedale.

@stephencosta6814 3 жыл бұрын

🤯 👍👍💪💪👏🏻👏🏻❤️Let me first start off by saying you have mixed and matched the decks the streamers and the amplifiers in the exact order that I wanted them to be reviewed totally amazing way to go can I say I love you without being offended🥰😍🥰😘🌹🌹🌹

@tonyvorpahl8352 2 жыл бұрын

Are these speakers forgiving of lower quality recordings? I listen to a lot of 80s thrash like early slayer and 90s death metal where the recordings arent the best quality. Would the unifis just make them sound worse? If so could you recommend a more "all around" speaker?

@johnd2620 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Do you know how these compare to the Bowers and Wilkins 606 Anniversary Edition?

@jasonreyes9504 3 жыл бұрын

Randy, would you recommend a sub with these for a 12x12 bedroom? If one is not needed, it would surely justify the extra cost. I’m not a bass head but do love properly executed bass. The way you describe these i think adding a sub may be more trouble than it’s worth in a room that small.

@raymoore8435 3 жыл бұрын

I can tell you I use a Rel tzero sub in a 10x10 room with my UB52 2.0 and it really makes the mids and treble sound improve

@youngblood23rb 3 жыл бұрын

So are these as good as the Emotiva T2+

@Chiroman527 3 жыл бұрын

Randy, Do these Blow the Elac Reference 6.2s out of the water? Same with the KEF Q350s? Is it worth it for me to "trade in" my Elac References for these new Uni-fis? Do these offer the Clarity of the KEFs? Great Review as usual. PS: I would like to see you use Pink Floyd , Off The Wall as test tracks....

@richarddegannes2928 3 жыл бұрын

Could you help with the model of the speaker stands that would work with these new 3 way model speaker, do the speakers bolt to the speaker stands and what would be the recommended subwoofer from Elac to pair with these speakers? Thanks

@ziggy8757 3 жыл бұрын

are these better than the critton or the gr research diy speakers youve reviewed before? what are your thoughts on this