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![]() ![]() Sensitivity is rated at 85dB, a lower figure that is not uncommon for a small-enclosure monitor that descends as deeply as this one does. The diaphragm design uses compound curvatures to control cone breakup and extend operating range. Elac’s JET tweeter is paired with a 5.25″ aluminum inverted-cone mid/bass, which features a large voice coil and an oversized magnet. The seamless enclosure-bolstered by non-parallel sidewalls, softly radiused edges, and a smooth, nicely applied satin finish-appears to have excellent construction quality. Visually, the Carina BS243.4 is a portrait of a small stout monitor, barely topping a foot in height. Historically, tweeters of this quality were reserved for more elite loudspeaker lines, but it’s nice to see them implemented in the more affordable rank-and-file. Over time, Elac has produced its own refinements of the AMT, including a new neodymium magnet system, which have effectively increased sound pressure levels and extended frequency response. The ‘Air-Motion Transformer’ name comes from the fact that air is squeezed out of the pleats at several times the speed of the diaphragm’s motion.” Among other things, this means that an AMT is much faster than a conventional pistonic transducer, which translates into higher sensitivity, transient response, and dynamics. But the AMT is unique in that rather than the magnetic field pushing and pulling the diaphragm back and forth in a one-to-one pistonic motion, the pleats open and close like an accordion, being pulled open and pushed closed. And as with some ribbons, the diaphragm is pleated. ![]() In TAS’s Illustrated History of High End Audio, Volume I, Editor-in-Chief Robert Harley describes the principle behind Heil’s AMT in detail: “The AMT is similar to a ribbon transducer in that a conductor is bonded to a polyethylene diaphragm and suspended in a magnetic field. As of this writing, Elac offers three models in the Carina series: the $1199-per-pair BS243.4 two-way compact reviewed here, the $2398 2.5-way FS247.4 floorstander, and the $919 three-way CC241.4 center channel.Ī conventional design in most respects, what distinguishes Carina from similar models is its use of Elac’s well-regarded JET tweeter-a transducer based on the Air-Motion Transformer technology developed by loudspeaker pioneer Dr. I can't really decide and don't have any place close to audition them.The Elac Carina series of loudspeakers nestles in the sweet spot between the affordably priced Debut and UniFi loudspeakers and Elac’s mid-priced Adante line. Very good measurements, going by measurements of DBR62 Impedance: min +-2ohm / average 6 ohm (more difficult) Pretty good measurements, going by measurements of BRO3 and BRO8 ![]() Impedance: min 3.3ohm / average 8ohm (easier to drive) FQ: 35Hz - 22 KHz (could go without a sub) The question remains though: French or German? First I was thinking the Klipsch RP-8000F, but because I am from Belgium I would actually prefer a European brand (smaller cabinet). The only thing I can not come to a conclusion to is the speakers. (I had a Luxman amp + Marantz speakers when I was a kid, from an uncle in the music business) I have decided to build myself a stereo/double Hypex NC400 and probably use one of the new Denon AVR's or Topping E30 as a source. Hi, I am new here and I am planning on getting my first stereo system in 15 years. ![]()
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