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How Do Floorstanding Speakers Work?

Floorstanding speakers should be your choice if you want excellent sound quality for your home theater system. But, how do floorstanding speakers work? Due to their size, these speakers offer a much better bass response than other options, such as stand-mount or bookshelf speakers. With a larger cabinet, these speakers give you a more significant […]

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How to Connect Bookshelf Speakers to Your PC

The quality of the sound being played from your computer varies largely depending on the speakers used. Most PCs don’t have built-in speakers, so you’ll need to purchase them separately. However, midrange computer speakers have less-than-stellar performance and quality, making listening to music, watching movies or playing games less exciting.  For this reason, many people […]

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ELAC Announces Debut ConneX™ Powered Speakers with HDMI ARC

Orange, CA. September 12th, 2022 – ELAC, a leading global provider of high-performance speakers and electronics, today announced the Debut ConneX powered bookshelf speakers. These new powered bookshelf speakers combine the simplicity and versatility of a traditional soundbar with the performance of premium bookshelf speakers.   “A premium audio experience does not have to be complicated. These new […]

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Do I need a Subwoofer? The Role of the Sub and why it’s Important

You’ve picked out a set of great-sounding speakers, paired them with a well-matched amplifier, and arrived at the next stop in your audio journey… the Subwoofer. The Subwoofer is the most misunderstood component in the audio system. You may have heard conflicting opinions regarding these monolithic low-frequency boxes. Some will say, “The Subwoofer is the […]

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ELAC was back at HIGH END 2022 in Munich!

From May 19th to 22nd 2022 the ELAC team was thrilled to be taking part once again in the exciting and internationally renowned HIGH END Show in Munich. After more than 2 years without tradeshows and exhibitions, it was rewarding for the team to show the product releases of recent years in public for the […]

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How to Wire a Home Stereo System – Connect Speakers to your Amplifier

You’ve got all the pieces and parts of a home stereo system, but now you need to know how to wire everything together. Fortunately, it’s not nearly as complex as you might think. With a few basic tools and the knowledge provided in this article, you’ll be able to connect your speakers and enjoy your […]

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Speaker Placement Guide: Get The Best Sound From Your Stereo

Regardless of what audio equipment you have, ensuring you position the speakers correctly will significantly enhance your listening experience. Due to the nature of sound and how it behaves at specific frequencies, proper placement will ensure that you hear the sounds as intended by the artist and the speaker designer. Because each speaker is different […]

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Axpona 2022 – It was great to see you again!

It was great to see you all at Axpona 2022! The Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center (just outside Chicago, IL) was abuzz with music lovers and audiophiles—all of who were thrilled to be back at the largest Audio Expo in North America. With in-person Audio Shows being few and far between over the past few years, […]

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ELAC Celebrates MusiCares’ “2022 Person of the Year,” Joni Mitchell

On April 1st, the Recording Academy’s MusiCares celebrated Joni Mitchell’s creative accomplishments and philanthropic work, awarding her the title of 2022 Person of the Year. At ELAC, our goal is to bring people together in a journey through The Life of Sound; that’s why we’re proud to donate a one-of-a-kind Miracord 80 turntable for the […]

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Home Stereo System – A Beginner’s Guide to Hi-Fi Audio

I still fondly remember building my first home stereo system. The experience of doing research, carefully picking components, meticulously setting everything up, and finally hearing “that sound” fill the room. There’s nothing quite like it. Those with experience with HiFi Audio know the great sense of accomplishment putting together the perfect Stereo System for your […]