ELAC UNI-FI REFERENCE, Sweet Success!

The NEW three-way ELAC UNI-FI REFERENCE earns a well deserved rave review!
More info here, www.elac.com/lp/uni-fi-reference
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[@MiccaPhone]

Thanks for the comparison to the KEF R3! My search for a new speaker pretty quickly led me to the KEF R3, then further to Buchardt S400 mk2 as it can allegedly be positioned closer to the wall. Afterwards I found a Buchardt S400 mk 2 video that made a comparison to this Elac UBR62, and I learned that the Elac is even better suited to near wall placement due to its bass reflex opening towards the front, and that it is no worse than the S400 mk2 overall. I futher learned that it seems to be better suited for lower volumes and is less demanding towards the amp. Finally you now tell me that the Elac's characteristic resembles the KEF R3 - where I started! This is marvelous! So it seems the Elac UBR62 is exactly what I was looking for: Balanced open characteristics of the KEF R3 but with additional advantages on near wall placement, low volumes and lower demand to the amp. And as if this is not enough, it is 2.8 times cheaper than the KEF R3 here in Germany!!! Well, it seems it is a no-brainer for me now - Elac UBR62 all the way. Thanks again for your video!

[@Kukkema]

Are you happy with the Elacs?

[@MiccaPhone]

@@Kukkema Pretty much so. They are not perfect of course and are lacking some "punch" of the impulse response I think, but are open and wide.

[@Frequincy100]

Listening to this a second time on my Uni-fi References. Love these speakers

[@tonych318]

I still have the Elac B6.0. Oh man, it stills surprise me. Smooth top end, nice tight bass, great imaging and soundstage. Hoping this UNI FI reference could be my next upgrade. I'm a great fan of Steve and Andrew Jones.

[@soulshinobi]

The vocals sounding "correct" is massive, love Andrew Jones.

[@jeffkalina7727]

Andrew Jones $600 Dual concentric Uni fi's sounded amazing when a friend brought them by a few months back. This new model sounds like a winner too. Love to listen to them at RMAF.

[@captmorgan09]

Thanks for the great review. I have a set of the the Uni-Fi UF51 which I recently bought and love, sounds like the Uni-Fi Reference would be a nice step up sometime down the road. Also, thanks for reminding me to go find a copy of Delta Kream on vinyl. My local Portland source of vinyl, Music Millennium, sold out in a few days. Luckily my backup "semi-local" source, Easy Street Records in Seattle, still had some in stock.

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

Thanks Steve , I Appricate all your hardwork you put in for us all ,

[@deacondrake9078]

I like when you give us the songs you listen to i wish more reviewers did that.

[@JD_and_TheBanned]

It’s a big part of this channels value!

[@andrewbrazier9664]

I love the Cure Mixed Up album - it's very textured & draws you into the music 👍 I have definitely shortlisted this speaker especially as it looks as though it will be relatively easy to drive with my 45 ( 8ohm / 60 watt 4ohm ubiquitous Marantz amplifier 🙂

[@great100m]

Thanks for comparisons to KEF speakers as they are logical alternatives.

[@joesymes2808]

G/Day Steve, seat jiggling is what I do these days, perfectly fine..I now know i'm not the only one who partakes in this activity

[@avjake]

This might be the ELAC model I've been waiting for.

[@richadm]

In order to adhere to your suggested amp/speaker cost ratio perhaps you should have driven this with your Denon reference. Nonetheless this seems like an exciting speaker.

[@cosmoshfa88savant66]

Great review as always,,Thanks for the music tip,, listening for the first time the Black Keys,,,Brilliant stuff,,,

[@barryb911]

Thanks for the review. The original Uni-Fi was remarkable for the money, especially at the low sales price. I used it in my HT system and people were blown away by the sound.

[@JC-lk3oy]

I'm still loving my original Uni-fi uf5 towers. For the $600 they were charging right when the v2 was coming out, I don't think I could have done better.

[@JC-lk3oy]

@@keplermission4947 What could I have found new in a tower that was on par with the Uni-fi uf5 for less than $600 a pair in the US? I'm legitimately curious. Bookshelves sure, and DIY absolutely, but a production pair of towers? I didn't find much when I was looking last year. Just the Tekton Lore comes to mind, but I wouldn't call that "better" just different. I was originally planning on the magnepan lrs, but sadly couldn't find an amp I could afford to drive those well.

[@JC-lk3oy]

@@keplermission4947 Not a big problem finding speakers in Denver ;) . I'm currently using an XTZ Edge A2-300 power amp, and a minidsp shd as my dac/streamer/pre-amp. I am using dirac for room correction below 200hz. Recently integrated a rythmik L12 sub crossed over at 60hz with my towers crossed over for everything above 60hz by using the minidsp to set the crossover points.

[@themastroiannis]

@@JC-lk3oy had to comment: bought the Tekton lore Reference, had them for 40 days and returned them. extremely flat, boring sounding speakers! yes, they can go low, and the low register is 'organized'...but that's about it. a really over hyped speaker. mids and highs are just lifeless. the original Uni-fi UF5 are way superior in every department. integration is so much better. they're fun to listen to (yes, they need power), and offer amazing definition for the price.

[@dulichion]

I just purchased the Unifi Reference Towers, arriving today. Paired with, Technics 1200 ( reworked with silicone dampening tray, magensium headshell and a Denon 103R), Denon 300LC SUT, Schiit Freya, Project Tube Box DS, and an Iotavx PA3. I'm so excited! Huge upgrade from some Polk Audio ti's.

[@fletchermunson6225]

I loved my DBR62s but the brown wrap looked definitely like a Walmart bookshelf. I'd personally get the light oak with white face.

[@oryxgto]

Go to a professional shop that wraps cars, pick out your choice of vinyl (may have to find it yourself) and have them wrap it.

[@fletchermunson6225]

@@oryxgto I asked that question earlier and no one had any experience with it. I imagine the wrap needs to go on a smooth surface not unpainted MDF however, with some primer and sanding you should get a suitable surface.

[@vicg5323]

Steve thank you and the Cheapaudioman. Im getting this speaker.

[@vaneast411]

Delta Kream Black Keys album is a really sweet listen if you dig the delta blues sounds of electric guitar wizards 👍 (some guest guitarists🙂)

[@markpenland]

Jack Nance is haunting my dreams lately....thanks Steve.

[@ramondelgado6778]

Love your reviews! Thank you and God bless!

[@mndlessdrwer]

The way I describe tube amps is that they are more experiential compared to common solid-state or digital amps, because they color the sound and provide a degree of signal smoothing without losing an unreasonable amount of detail or texture. Typically, they'll smooth out the treble and add in some degree of warmth. Obviously YMMV depending on how your amp is configured and what tubes you're using. It's like the vinyl records of amplification. It's not the most accurate, but it sounds nice and if that's a sound you like then that's all that matters. Plus, they look awesome, so that's always a bonus. Personally, I love the sound of a tube amp for a lot of vocal and instrumentation-focused tracks. And the best part is that you don't even necessarily need to get a beefy tube amp, which can cost upwards of $600 to get that characteristic sound. You can totally get away with using a tube phono pre-amp fed into a solid state amplifier and you'll be between 70 and 90% of the way there, so it isn't always uneconomical either.

[@J.O.R_BR_Overclocking]

Love my Elacs!!!

[@petethegreekre]

Exciting stuff coming from Mr. Jones once again. Nice one Steve.

[@stephensmith3111]

And it's older but smaller half brother the Pioneer SP-BS22-LRs (on sale for $99 at the 'Yellow Tag' store on also on sale $99 Audio Advisor 24 inch stands) still holds up well. All hail Andrew Jones, hero of audiophiles of all socio-economic strata. Leaves more of limited financial resources for new recordings desired by an unrepentant physical media kind of guy.

[@stephensmith3111]

@@keplermission4947 And I know someone (me) that is quite satisfied. True, I still have my venerable and beloved ADS L520s, but they simply overpower the admittedly problematic room in my current down-sized apartment. So tell 'somebody' that I agree to disagree. Your mileage may (will) vary, but in my here (hear?) and now with my system to my ears, they work nicely. Happy listening!

[@peterbaugh51]

Elac reference series, all of them, by AJ, just sounds REAL. There is no better than that unless you add a tube amp. Now it souns live. Period. Spookie chilling real. Can not beat the price either. What else can I say? Oh I do play live music so I know what real live music sounds like. Elac reference sounds like that. I like THAT. They look good too.

[@pedecia]

I have that feeling of being there also with my Elac Unify UB5 amd paid 300 USD for them. Thank You Andrew Jones!!! 😂

[@cbungaro]

Love ELAC speakers! Recently bought the ELAC Carina 247.4 floor standing speakers and was blown away, especially using them with a REL T/7i subwoofer. These are paired with a Rotel A14 integrated amp. Would love to get your take on the Carinas, which also come in a stand-mounted version.

[@metalunleashed]

Thanks for your comment. I'm planning to get these along with the new Rotel A14 MKII. The combo is costing me 1800 euros, here in Europe. Seems like a steal to me, considering both components are bought new from a store.

[@peterbaugh51]

Try a tube amp. Warning: you will never go back. You will be addicted to tubes. It could be worse.

[@RiverBrat]

Thanks Steve for this nice review and music tips. Love the Wilco album. Just got the UBR62 paired with 50W Rega Brio.. This combo sounds like gold.

[@baronpaulcsts]

Andrew Jones and another piece of an engineering masterpiece. Yes please :)!

[@pizzaearthpancakesandother2549]

I love the black drivers. I will buy these speakers if they throw in Steve's shirt! (Not his shirt, but one just like it in my size)

[@mariopenzo]

Steve, for anyone who has watched your Meta review, which was your speaker of the year for 2020, this is a bold statement.

[@DougMen1]

Randy, the Cheap Audioman, just posted his review too, and he says that it's the best production speaker that he's ever heard

[@vinylrules4838]

Great review Steve! I wonder how it compares to the Tekton Lore Reference which does not require a stand and costs less. This should really be a speaker you have in your room to compare other speakers

[@estenray6685]

I absolutely agree with you on this! I would love to see Steve take your advice and compare this new Elac to the closest Tekton in price and particularly the Lore Reference.

[@6643bear]

Hi Steve, I meant mention that these speakers are like the meta r3, I took the plunge and now have the Elacs ubr62 , and agree with your findings , they sound really good but I do have a sub connected in for sub bass , because my rotel A11 tribune has 2 sets of speaker outputs so I can play my old Dm 602s3 as well I can play ubr62, great review. Regards mark

[@mndlessdrwer]

I desperately need to find a shop in my area where I can listen to some of these. I'm just so curious how they sound. I've heard lovely things about them, like they have a warm, yet detailed sound with better than average amounts of bass. They also look great, which is a bonus. I love concentric coaxial designs, too, so that just endears it to me even more so I want to hear them sometime to see if they can live up to expectations.

[@peterbaugh51]

The sound will change with different amps. More power is better for the reference series.

[@paulmailhot4963]

My DBR62 reference have just broken in and man are they sweet....upgraded from Elac B6 and night and day

[@Tendervittle]

That shirt🏆

[@noahman27]

I love this channel!!!

[@gautambodke1533]

Andrew Jones speaker and reviewed by Steve = MUST WATCH 👍

[@xstensl8823]

i need to spend more time listening to music then reading audio reviews

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Sure what about watching Reviews??

[@alvina9338]

Am waiting for this UBR62 to be available in our country so I can purchase it. I have the DBR62 and I super love it. But I think this speaker brings the reference series i to another level of performance.

[@randyp6370]

Enjoyed the review, would older equipment (NAD 7155 recapped, updated) be sufficient to bring out the capabilities of the Elac’s?

[@outbackwack368]

And I thought my Amphion Argon 2's were low sensitivity at 86db... Thanks!

[@Queensizemusic]

Thank you!

[@aaronjets1]

Hey steve! Great review Seeing as you reviewed the elac navis arb 51 amd the design seems similar, do these sound like a passive version of those? And if not how do they compare?

[@Feliciano12v]

Steve, I really enjoy your reviews. Especially the way you tell the stories on music. I enjoy discovering new songs.

[@DougMen1]

@@keplermission4947 Nothing you say can be taken seriously, when you don't even know the name of the company, which is Jolida, not Jolinda! DUH! Furthermore, they changed the name. It's no longer Jolida, it's Black Ice

[@carefortops8976]

I totally agree on the new Black Keys album. Last Saturday I went for a little Earman TR-AMP for my Denon AH-D9200 headphones. There was also the new Feliks Echo mk2 and we connected both to my iPad pro. When I played Going down South and Coal Black Mattie 🎧 I was sold and bought both. It's a great little combo that let this album really shine. Thank you for all the great reviews, looking forward to many more. Greetings from the Netherlands. Norman Saarloos

[@danielwilliams1921]

Redoing the TV room setup and just bought Klipsch RP-600M for it - can't wait to hear them!

[@mikexiao37]

Congraz! How do you like the speakers so far?

[@danielwilliams1921]

@@mikexiao37 Won't know for a week or two - room is in deconstruction mode.

[@mikexiao37]

@@danielwilliams1921 I see. Plz keep me updated when you get a chance! 👍🏻

[@andyjohnson9205]

I currently have the Unifi 2.0 UB52'S. I am torn between keeping them and upgrading to the Unifi Reference. What would you say the Unifi Reference's do better than the UB52's? Is there that much of a difference between the two, or would you say it's minimal? Thanks Steve!

[@joeygonzo]

Imagine that with a 10" woofer and floor stander .

[@noahman27]

Great. Another item I have to buy.

[@crnkin2]

Thinking about upgrading to these with something like a Hegel

[@Grommet2007]

"The Walk" from The Cure's "Mixed Up" CD, with its 41 Hz content, is actually a pretty good track for testing the Elac's capabilities, particularly compared to other speakers of similar size that can't "get down" :-)

[@jamesdwright]

That's a dam good album. I recently picked up the remastered Vs on vinyl having had the cd vs previously. I prefer slot of the songs over the originals.

[@themastroiannis]

super compressed audio even if it goes to 41hz.

[@Grommet2007]

@@themastroiannis The remastered version of the album seems more compressed than the original. I have access to both via Deezer...

[@jackleonard2088]

Love the passion Steve! Look forward to hearing this speaker.

[@jackfo5796]

Stephen, your channel is invaluable to those of us building/rebuilding a high fidelity sound system. I'm rebuilding mine, and I hope you have a moment to give me a bit of advice. I'm using an NAD C700 streaming system with an 80 watt per channel hybrid amplifier. Is that enough amplifier to bring the Unify reference to life at low and moderate volumes? Would the UB 52 be a better fit for the NAD C700? Thanks.

[@stephencosta6814]

👍👍💪💪👏🏻👏🏻Wow Steve you made me just put a purchase order I have to have the speaker because your enthusiasm I know they will be great because you said so I also know Andrew Jones is totally amazing he does create magical speakers at fantastic prices really you could live with them for years to come❤️❤️🌹🌹😍😍

[@wavesnowaves]

How does this compare to the Elac Debut Reference series ?

[@ERHD568]

Hi Steve, I would like to hear your opinion about this Unifi Ref VS Debut Ref because I'm planning to add another speakers. Thanks

[@fernandozegarraaudio8144]

Steve thank you for the Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here Symphonic its sound amazing.

[@rosswarren436]

Indeed! That was a gem I had overlooked. THANKS!! I discover new (and old) music from Steve's videos all the time....

[@mrpomm5900]

How will these perform sitting on a shelf 3 inches away from the wall? Also, I love the log cabin quilt in the background.

[@pauld956]

I'd love to know how this speaker compares to the Paradigm Founder 40B you reviewed earlier. Different market segments, I know.

[@bobb.9917]

There are a lot of good speakers at low prices these days....The tech has gotten REALLY good out there. Amazing.

[@streamcnoremorse3323]

Still no bass

[@peterbaugh51]

StreamC must have a hearing problem.

[@frankfarago2825]

This is crazy. I can get a pair of actively powered 3-way studio monitors with tri-amps in each and with 10-inch woofer and 4-inch midrange -- for just under USD $1,000. For the pair. These home theater and home music room passive jobs are priced at highway robbery prices by comparison.

[@quadro51]

So what stands are appropriate to use with these new Elac Unifi Reference standmount speaker?

[@NhanLe-hr8sj]

Hi. After watched your review the elac uni-fi 2.0 ub52. I bought the speaker and very happy. I also bought and pair the elac with audiolab m one. Sound great but I feel it lacks of power? Can you help to suggest the best amp can pair with elac uni-fi 2.0 ub52. Many thanks

[@steveee2511]

in reality i wanted to buy some focal aria or sonus faber sonetto bookshelf speakers but recently discovered these elac also the velas and the dali oberon 3 now i wonder what woud work best with my naim nait 5si amp i heard only the 2 first conected to a naim unity atom and liked it.

[@andrewking4727]

Andrew Jones has a GREAT name

[@mariocassar3117]

In direct competition with the Kef LS50.

[@skumnjepf]

Obviously ELAC engaged Andrew Jones to get attention in the US market. This worked pretty well. ELACs main competence nonetheless is situated in Kiel, Germany. Their better speakers are developed and constructed there. Made in Germany.

[@jeffkim1271]

Torn between the Uni-fi Reference and Wharfedale Evo 4.2. I was committed to the Evo 4.2 until I heard about these lol.

[@streamcnoremorse3323]

Also Polk R600

[@benfarrow9498]

Which did you get?

[@maxcasci7432]

Hi Steve who would win among these speakers ... the polk audio R200 .... and the b & w 606? thank you very much

[@kozmiczian795]

. . . nice shirt . . .

[@atomatix]

Steve how does this compare to the Debut Reference?

[@themastroiannis]

awwwwesome!

[@antoinelassauzay7425]

Do you have any recommendations amplifier requirements ? Wondering if the Audiolab 6000A would be enough to drive them

[@mrpomm5900]

I'm going to purchase these speakers. Now I need the proper receiver to power it. How many watts would you suggest? 70 watts, 80 watts, 90 watts? Or more.

[@chrisdover8507]

Is Cerwin Vega making anything good these days? Ps you’re so lovable Steve! Love the channel

[@edwarddiogu6377]

Steve, which is better between the Elac and the new polk bookshelf?

[@johnd2620]

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

[@Hirnlego999]

Would love to see audiosciencereview measure these..

[@6643bear]

Hi Steve, another great interesting video, I wish Elac was wood veneer, I am tempted I recently have b&w 606 s2 although sound petty giid but I still prefer my old dm602s3. Trouble is so many now decent speakers available, I would if I could kef r3 meta is the speaker I would dealy like to have . Regards mark

[@damianzaninovich4900]

They need a painted version, matte or satin. Not into vinyl raps. Reminds me of 70’s Cadillac interiors or rented furniture.

[@howard5992]

Yeah, a cream white and a nice soft gray. If vinyl then skip the wood grain.

[@waltermolina7115]

Hey Steve! Great review as always. Do you think that they will sound at least 95% great with the Schiit Vidar or the Outlaw RR2160?

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Yes either amp

[@markwasilow2173]

Steve, How do these sound compared to the Uni-fi 2.0 UB52's? are they worth double the price?

[@mibt2005]

Hey Steve, thanks for the great review. Trying to choose between Elac unif reference and Buchardt S300, what would be your choice

[@JD_and_TheBanned]

As for the 600M vs whatever debate: I recently had an email promo for the 600M for $377.00 USD. For me there is always a spreadsheet in my head with price on one scale and goodness on the other. The 600M may not be absolutely better than product X but at the price the scatter chart goes nuts.

[@ramondelgado6778]

These 2 speakers are polar opposites, in my opinion. The 600M are bright, lively, and eventually fatiguing, to my ears. The Unifi Reference are more mid range focused, neutral, rolled off on the top end, MUCH more well rounded speaker. Not even close to me. If you want something similar sounding to the Unifi Reference (warm, laid back, full bodied, rolled off on the top end), the Wharfedale Diamond 225 is on sale at Music Direct for only $299 and the smaller 220s (5 1/4" woofer) are only $199, from Music Direct and Amazon. Good luck.

[@ramondelgado6778]

If you want something that sounds in between, and still even less expensive, check out the Sony Core SSC-5's for about $119 a pair. Those are BEST HIFI bargain that I believe I have ever found!!!! I've got Wharfedale, Definitive Technology, Pinnacle, Boston Acoustics, all in the closet, and FAR more expensive than the Sony's. Guess which ones are STILL on my set up for over 6 months now, and still keep wowing my every time I turn them on? I love the Sony's soo much I bought a 2nd pair, just because.

[@jamescox4823]

@@ramondelgado6778 600's are absolutely not fatiguing, better check on some other aspect of your sys

[@jannafrost6426]

@@jamescox4823 How can you say they are absolutely not fatiguing? Sound is subjective and just because your a fanboy of klipsch, does not mean that someone else can’t think differently. I have heard many Klipsch in many setups whether it be stores or in homes and to me, they ALL sound like nails on chalkboards. They are fatiguing, irritating and ugly.

[@jamescox4823]

@@jannafrost6426 Not a fan boy have owned many different speakers. If that's your honest opinion you either have crap electronics or you need a diff hobby

[@harpalchauhan428]

I could never do that lol but steve a 100% audiophile

[@skumnjepf]

Andrew Jones is great designer but not the only one. Look at the original Elac speakers from Kiel, Germany. They are even better with their JET-Tweeters.

[@jochenhahn540]

Wich one would you prefer...... warfdale denton 85 th anniversary or These

[@chadkoehler8021]

How do they sound with the denon?

[@1Uriahheep1]

How can you compare this speaker to your recently reviewed kEF LS50 Meta? Your answer should be very interesting.

[@sanjoyroy7597]

Which is better elac reference ubr62 or b&w 607s2 according to you sir?

[@mattkistner9863]

im really curious on how these compare to the Kef LS50 Meta

[@rdmeenach]

For a thousand bucks you could have the Wharfedale EVO 4.2.

[@ginom407]

Great Review! 👍👍👍

[@buffal0bilious]

I'd go look for a sound demo, but every time I listen to a sound demo on KZbin, the speakers being demoed sound exactly like Vanatoo T1Es. I wonder why...

[@alm5693]

So is a (conservatively rated) 50w/ch integrated amp going to be able to get close to full potential out of these speakers in a med-small listening room? I don't listen at super-loud volumes, but I don't want to cheat the speakers of what they need. How did they sound at lower listening volumes? They still deliver?

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

I used a 20 W tube amplifier and was happy with the sound, the 150 W amp could obviously play louder and be more dynamic. A lot more dynamic. But my room is relatively large, so unless you are into cranking your music 50 W will do fine. Of course the quality of the power is at least as important as the quantity of the watts

[@alm5693]

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac Thanks Steve. The IA is a Vincent S-500, which seemed like an attractive choice for my budget at the time, and I'm still a fan.

[@alm5693]

@@keplermission4947 Some people are so friendly and helpful here. Not snobbish at all. Open. Fun at parties.

[@raymoore8435]

How does it compare to Wharfdale Linton?

[@wirralchap]

Amazing Review and Reviewer! I have £1000 to spend on upgrading my current speakers(KEF q350)would these Elacs be an upgrade?

[@mcjonner]

Steve, how does it compare to Polk r200 or have you had a chance to listen to the uf52 towers for not much more money and 3 5 1/4" drivers? Nice review!

[@mehmetcamat4458]

I was going to ask the same question on the comparison with Polk Reserve R200 :-)

[@RockCity1111]

I bet this will be a close comparison

[@ChiefExecutiveOrbiter]

Polk is Rad