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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 250 mm (25.0 cm) · 1 mm = 2.24 px
ELAC Elegant BS312.2vsDali Menuet
The Dali Menuet stands 25.0 cm tall — about 4.2 cm more than the ELAC Elegant BS312.2 at 20.8 cm. On footprint the Dali Menuet is the wider cabinet (15.0 cm versus 12.8 cm). At 87 dB against 86 dB, the ELAC Elegant BS312.2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The ELAC Elegant BS312.2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 42 Hz versus 59 Hz. On price, the ELAC Elegant BS312.2 sits higher — about $2,099 a pair against $1,749 for the Dali Menuet.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ELAC | Dali |
| Model | Elegant BS312.2 2.0 | Menuet |
| HiFi ladder position | #3 of 215 bookshelf | #9 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 208 mm | 250 mm |
| Width | 128 mm | 150 mm |
| Depth | 282 mm | 230 mm |
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (JET 6 pleated-folded ribbon), 1× 115 mm mid-bass (aluminium AS-XR cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 114 mm mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 59 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 50000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–150 W | 20–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,099 / pair | $1,749 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | elac.com ↗ | dali-speakers.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.