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Sonus Faber Olympica Nova IvsELAC Concentro S 503.2
The ELAC Concentro S 503.2 stands 40.0 cm tall — about 4.5 cm more than the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova I at 35.5 cm. On footprint the ELAC Concentro S 503.2 is the wider cabinet (21.9 cm versus 19.4 cm). The ELAC Concentro S 503.2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 40 Hz versus 45 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 150 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova I and a 180 mm cone on the ELAC Concentro S 503.2. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $6,949 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sonus Faber | ELAC |
| Model | Olympica Nova I | Concentro S 503.2 2.0 |
| HiFi ladder position | #102 of 215 bookshelf | #146 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 14 in | 15.7 in |
| Width | 7.6 in | 8.6 in |
| Depth | 15.6 in | 14.6 in |
| Weight | 23.1 lb | 29.5 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (H28 XTR3 soft dome), 1× 5.9 in mid-bass (MW15 paper cone) | 1× tweeter (JET 6 pleated-folded ribbon), 1× 5.1 in midrange (aluminium AS-XR cone), 1× 7.1 in woofer (aluminium AS-XR cone) |
| Frequency — low | 45 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 35–250 W | 60–500 W |
| MAP (USD) | $6,500 / pair | $7,398 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | sonusfaber.com ↗ | elac.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.