Front view — side by side at true scale
AELAC Carina BS243.4BPolk Legend L100
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ELAC | Polk |
| Model | Carina BS243.4 | Legend L100 |
| HiFi ladder position | #61 of 215 bookshelf | #94 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 319 mm | 347 mm |
| Width | 206 mm | 186 mm |
| Depth | 245 mm | 287 mm |
| Weight | 6.7 kg | 7.67 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (JET 5 pleated-folded ribbon), 1× 133 mm mid-bass (aluminium AS-XR cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Pinnacle ring radiator), 1× 133 mm mid-bass (Turbine cone) |
| Frequency — low | 46 Hz | 43 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 50000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 85.5 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–150 W | 70 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,199 / pair | $1,200 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | elac.com ↗ | polkaudio.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.

