Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52 Speaker Review

[@OsborneCox.69.420]

as someone who bought the new UB52’s to replace the original UB5’s, i can attest to the huge improvement in treble with these speakers. also, the UB52’s are similar to the B5/6.2’s in their ability to soundstage all over your room. their soundstage is almost like having multiple speakers in different corners of your room, it’s very spooky!

[@pillmuncher67]

Tannoy builds coax speakers, too. Mainly in recording studio monitors, but not only. They're great.

[@christoofart]

As does KEF.

[@dazzlerweb]

Indeed Tannoy pioneered the duel concentric driver in 1947.

[@j.craigh.3480]

I hope these sound better after break in because they are harsh and hurt my ears at the moment and I don’t play loud music. My amp is a Nad d3045 which plays on the warm side. In fact so far they’re brighter than my RP600m. I’ll give them another week and see if there is an improvement.

[@Leo-yn5fx]

it takes a while to break in andrew jones speakers regardless of what he said. My unifi references sounded harsh too at first. Took me 3 weeks.

[@j.craigh.3480]

@@Leo-yn5fx Thanks for the reply. There definitely is a break in period. I just left them on at hardly any volume. I would change the CD daily. Speakers are great now. I did this for over a week. Can’t recall how many days but the speakers are excellent.

[@robertwoodward9231]

Around 40 hours, then they sing but you'll need a good 100 watts to get the best performance from them.

[@xigxagz]

Good review !~,, thanks ! (bought a pair !) :)

[@hgamba46]

Many thanks for your videos, they are very informative and useful, I would like to know what your choice would be between these ELAC speakers and some KEF Q350? thank you so much

[@j.craigh.3480]

Thanks for the review! With regards to the bass, did you find it tight and or speedy? And with a port in the front did you ever hear it sounding bloated or chuffing at all? I just placed an order for them and hoping I didn’t rush purchasing them. By the way, hilarious story about the port and the cannon😂

[@amanieux]

what is your speaker recommendation for near field low volume listening in a desktop setup ? thanks

[@aceofspades6667]

Welcome to the big leagues!

[@ziggy8757]

are these better than the emotivas b1+?

[@Eron55555]

Anyone get a little port chuffing with these at high volume on certain bassy tracks? For example, the bass line in left right by pap chanel?

[@inspectahdeck2642]

Do you think Aiyima A07 can power these well for low volumes? Or would it sound bad?

[@wavetheorysound]

I have no experience with the A07. The power specs look good but I have no idea how well it delivers that power.

[@TimpTim]

Have had my eye on these for some time. Hmmm.

[@starker1971]

Isn't it easier to get good spatial presentation from speakers than headphones ??

[@wavetheorysound]

Yes, especially at the lower ends of pricing. Speakers are a more natural way to listen.

[@starker1971]

@@wavetheorysound I was lucky enough to get a pair of these used, like new 420 total.

[@markiep8477]

@@starker1971 Nice.

[@PhotoTerco]

I use these on my desk I paid $550 no regrets!

[@aceofspades6667]

Do you think these would work fine midfield say ~8 feet away in a 10X12 room?

[@PhotoTerco]

Honestly I don't know, I always use them like 3 feets away from my desk to my chair at low volume and the imagining is great.

[@wavetheorysound]

I used them mostly sitting about 8' from each speaker. You'll be fine. The coax mid/tweeter makes their performance rather distance invariant.

[@stuartwiner7920]

@@aceofspades6667 I have em. They make me melt. You won't be dissapointed.

[@happyfisch1033]

I got extremely lucky.... Got them for 199 :=). Just one day on Amazon, new, not used. Couldn't be happier.

[@delta9k]

Enjoyed

[@BatteryAz1z]

I got these new for €340. Pricing mistake by Amazon, I think. Hoooo wee!

[@wavetheorysound]

That's just highway robbery! Lol! Enjoy them!

[@Anand.Asrani]

Nice review , It's pronounced Yamo ( Not Jamo )

[@fatelvis5791]

+1 for Cincinnati POPs

[@MegaMooncrazy]

These speakers are EXTREMELY bright.

[@lukeizze]

amp pairing?

[@Andrea-qx6rf]

@@lukeizze I use them with MARANTZ PM8006. For me perfect match