Superb Versatility and Power in a Compact Design
The Carina BS 243.4 bookshelf speaker from ELAC is a two-way vented box design with a 5-1/4" aluminum cone woofer and a JET folded ribbon tweeter for impressive full-frequency performance. You will love this speaker for music listening in a compact two-channel hi-fi system, as main speakers in a small home theater, or as surround speakers in a larger multi-channel system. However you choose to use the BD 243.4, you will be thrilled by its class-leading performance.
The BS 243.4 was developed using technology and design principles from the company's renowned and award winning 240 series.
Building upon the 240's performance, Carina continues ELAC’s tradition of utilizing the JET tweeter, chosen for its amazing clarity, dynamics and attack. To match this capability, a new in-house developed proprietary compound curvature aluminum coned woofer is seamlessly blended via a sophisticated multi-element crossover to produce an organic, lifelike sound experience. With its fresh looks and fresh sound, the new Carina is destined to further enhance ELACs class leading reputation.
The BS 243.4 has a frequency range of 46 Hz to 30 kHz and sensitivity of 85dB/2.83V/1m. Recommended amplifier power is 30 to 150 watts-per-channel with peak power handling of 100W watts. Nominal impedance is 6 ohms with minimum impedance of 4.8 ohms. Dimensions are 12.54" x 8.52" x 8.06".
An Inspired Andrew Jones Design
"Elac’s new Carina series speakers are the first Andrew Jones-designed models from the company to incorporate an air-motion transformer (AMT) tweeter module – the same type seen in speakers from GoldenEar Technology, MartinLogan, and others," notes Al Griffin in his January 11, 2019 CES report for soundandvision.com.
"The woofer features a unique curved design that extends its high-frequency response to provide better integration with the Jet tweeter. A downward firing port on the speaker’s bottom reduces ventilation noise and permits installation in a bookshelf or against a wall."
JET Folded Ribbon Tweeter
Delivering true high-definition sound, ELAC’s JET tweeters enthrall with its lightning-fast response and wide dynamic range, offering minimal distortion, lots of headroom and a wider frequency range. The ELAC JET tweeter is one of the most legendary tweeters in the industry and has won international praise with its transparent and effortless sound image.
Compound Curvature Aluminum Woofer
To match the capabilities of the JET tweeter and guarantee a seamless transition from the woofer to the JET tweeter, the compound curvature cone of the aluminum woofer has been developed to control the cone breakup and move it well beyond the operating range of the woofer. Additionally, a large-diameter voice coil and over-sized vented pole piece magnet combine to give remarkable bass dynamics and a rich powerful performance.
Downward Firing Port
For more flexibility in speaker placement and to minimize ventilation noise, the bass reflex port on the Carina series is directed to the floor, exiting the bottom of the speaker cabinet in a down-firing configuration.
ELAC's Carina Series
Carina is a new speaker line from ELAC with simple yet striking looks along with breathtaking sound. Carina matches fresh visual elegance with remarkable sound to bring you what promises to be a new classic in ELACs lineup.
