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Since for the past 15 years ELAC has been developing and producing exclusively loudspeakers, no more electronics are produced. Thus spare parts are no more available.
ELAC stopped production of pick-ups in 1997. Comparable substitute styli are offered by:
dos Stereo-Geräte GmbH
Lise-Meitner-Str. 3
50259 Pulheim
Tel.: +49(0)2234 9896-60
Fax : +49(0)2234 9896-63
E-Mail: info@dos-hifi.de Internet: www.dos-hifi.de
For matching wall brackets, please see the respective product pages. Moreover, for many of our loudspeakers standard wall brackets can be used. Please, ask you retailer for advice.
A multitude of cables is available. This is why we do not recommend a special brand or type. As a rule, our bookshelf speakers and floorstanders are suitable for cable sections up to 4 sqmm. For these speakers a minimum section of 2.5 sqmm is recommended. With longer cables (>5...10m) the largest possible section of 4 sqmm may prove advantageous; for the satellite speakers of the CINEMA systems 0.75.....1.5 sqmm suffice.
Only in particular cases special finishes can be offered. Please ask our sales people (Tel. +49 (0)431 64774-0) for detailled information.
All satellite speakers of the CINEMA systems as well as the special centre speakers are magnetically shielded and can be set up in direct vicinity of the TV set without problems.
All ELAC loudspeakers are designed for frequencies of min 20kHz. Due to the adjustment options of any AC3 amplifier/receiver all ELAC loudspeakers are suitable for AC3. Depending on the application and the size/frequency range of the loudspeakers, on the menu of the amplifier you may select either ´small´ or ´large´.
By eliminating the bi-wiring bridge, the front part of the loudspeaker is separated from the rear (dipole). If now the loudspeaker is connected to the lower jacks it will work as a normal hi-fi speaker.
Due to the magnetic stray field of loudspeakers a distance of about 50 cm should be kept, depending on the TV type.
Yes. Tip them slightly and align them with the listening position.
At about 1.5 m above the floor and slightly turned into the room, but not necessarily directly towards the listener.
ELAC Technische Software GmbH has developed a computer program that helps you calculate the optimum set-up in your living room. This program, CARA 2.2 Plus PowerPack, costs 69,00 EURO (incl. VAT) + packaging and shipping.
Yes. You may obtain the pick-up adjustment former under the orignial name ´ELACJustierschablone´ at:
dos Stereo-Geräte GmbH
Lise-Meitner-Str. 3
50259 Pulheim
Tel.: +49(0)2234 9896-60
Fax : +49(0)2234 9896-63
E-Mail: info@dos-hifi.de Internet: www.dos-hifi.de
When a “4 Ohms speaker” is operated connected to an “8 Ohms amplifier”, the latter has to handle more power.
In most cases, however, this will not cause any problems, especially if the amplifier supplies 80 Watts output power or more per channel at 8 Ohms. Damages through overload of the amp must be considered only if it is operated at a very high volume over a longer period of time, and the amp is not equipped with an overload protection. On this problem, please consult the manual for the amplifier, and provide unobstructed air cooling for the power stages.
According to the standard, amplifiers and loudspeakers are specified differently:
With amplifiers, the output power is specified on the basis of an undistorted continuous sine signal; with loudspeakers, the (long-term) power handling is specified on the basis of a noise signal shaped in accordance with the standard frequency distribution of a music signal. The respective peak values are twice as high with sine signals, but at least four times as high with noise signals. Over a short period of time ELAC loudspeakers can handle levels distinctly above the norm power specification. Amplifiers, however, can supply only little more than the nominal power even over a fairly short period of time, after which clipping will set in. Amplifier power and loudspeaker power handling thus cannot be related exactly.
To define a reasonable combination, all ELAC loudspeakers are specified with a “recommended amplifier power”. The lower value marks the minimum power for slightly more than moderate volume under typical listening conditions, for which only little power is needed. The upper value guarantees that even at the highest level that is suitable for the loudspeaker the amplifier signal will be clipped only rarely. However, due to the varying nature of audio signals, these hints can be taken only as a general outline.
Generally, the terms of warranty depend on the prevailing law of the respective countries and the rules of the ELAC foreign distributors. If you did not buy your loudspeakers in Germany or do not live in Germany, please ask your retailer for the respective terms, or apply directly to the distributor responsible for your country (see ´Foreign Agencies´).