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ELAC Carina BS243.4vsMonitor Audio Silver 50
The ELAC Carina BS243.4 stands 31.9 cm tall — about 3.7 cm more than the Monitor Audio Silver 50 at 28.2 cm. On footprint the ELAC Carina BS243.4 is the wider cabinet (20.6 cm versus 16.5 cm). At 86 dB against 85 dB, the Monitor Audio Silver 50 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The ELAC Carina BS243.4 is down-firing ported and the Monitor Audio Silver 50 is rear-ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,175 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ELAC | Monitor Audio |
| Model | Carina BS243.4 | Silver 50 7G |
| HiFi ladder position | #61 of 215 bookshelf | #26 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 12.6 in | 11.1 in |
| Width | 8.1 in | 6.5 in |
| Depth | 9.6 in | 10.7 in |
| Weight | 14.8 lb | 12.3 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (JET 5 pleated-folded ribbon), 1× 5.2 in mid-bass (aluminium AS-XR cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (C-CAM Gold Dome with UD Waveguide II), 1× 5.2 in mid-bass (C-CAM RST II) |
| Frequency — low | 46 Hz | 47 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–150 W | 40–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,199 / pair | $1,150 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | elac.com ↗ | monitoraudio.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.