Contemplation is seductive forms two desires: to touch and possess, ELAC FS 210A, in addition, you can still listen. And the looks and sound of these speakers - original and memorable stay. ELAC FS 210A does not seek to please everyone, but like-minded people encourage full.

► Advantages: warm, detailed, rich sound, excellent finish
► Disadvantages:  pronounced performing signature can not please all

Type - Outdoor Speakers | Name - ELAC FS 21OA | Frequency Response, Hz - 28 - 50000 | Number of pages - 3 | Acoustic design - fazoinvertor | Resistance, Ohm - 4 | Sensitivity dB - 89 | Power input, W - 200 ( rated) | Dimensions, cm - 111 x 29 x 35 | 

Soon as they appear, the anniversary of 200 I series acoustics ELAC has caused an excessive interest. Of course, the focus was the flagship model - FS 210A. When designing the shape of the hull of the AC designers do not have to reinvent the wheel, but on the internal components and finishing played in full.Tridtsatikilogrammovye floor of the tower, nearly four feet tall and rather well-fed physique, charm gorgeous polished cherry veneer. He is so good that you put on white gloves complete without hesitation - the beauty must be preserved! Another feature of the ELAC FS 21OA - unusual dynamics and ribbon tweeter, which reproduces frequencies up to 50 kHz, ideally consistent with the concept of SACD. But the main highlight of the columns - is, of course, their sound: an extraordinary, original, able to captivate all time.

- I'm not quite figured out structural columns. On view are three-lane, but the tweeter some sort of strange.

- ELAC FS 21OA truly three-lane, but in fact the emitters of the AU and four. Thus optical illusion, we must mod ELAC X-JET (top of the pyramid) - it is not only a ribbon tweeter, and an additional flat emitter with an aluminum cone, which surrounds the squeaker. He is responsible for the reproduction medium-high frequencies and has an independent magnetic system and voice coil. Nevertheless, a module X-JET can be considered as a single emitter, express a range of 2500 to 50 000 Hz. Accordingly, on top of two large head rests channel bass and middle range (up to 2500 Hz) and at the bottom - only bass (up to 400 Hz). Some ornateness circuits, however, did not prevent the developers to create a column with a very balanced tone and outstanding superb depth and precision bass.

- I hope so. However, you said that ELAC FS 210A have a special sound charisma.

- Yes, but before listening, I would have touched on one aspect - installation. You noticed that in my room, these towers stand away from walls? As with any large speakers with pass back ported, it is better to have the so-called free field. The ideal option would be a spacious room with good acoustic trim - like mine. In this case, you'll get every chance to unleash the potential of the AU. To compromise the installation conditions (ie in a small room) provides two-piece cap of foam: you can completely close the port bass-reflex, or simply to reduce its diameter, thereby adjusting the bass response.

- Pleasant fad. Because cork is usually either there or not. What else should I know about the acoustics?

- Depending on the type of floor covering and preferences of the owner ELAC FS 210A are mounted on adjustable legs, or on the spikes (also adjustable). Both are supplied as well as the wonder-tube, and white gloves. By the way, I advise you to wear them whenever decide to move the speakers, or just rub them with polish. Varnish, though not scratched every touch, as sometimes happens with Chinese consumer goods, but caution does not hurt, and gloves will help keep a luxurious luster in its original form for many years. More trivia to ship you will not, let's hear it. Serve as an aperitif «Rhapsody in Blue» Gershwin. Only I warn you, it will sound a little strange.

- Really strange, but I like it. Soundstage does not extend in depth and width, but the tools are not completely lost, nesvalivayutsya in a heap. Speakers create some small little world, like one for you. As if the Court Theatre entertained the king and courtiers, not forcing them to participate in the performance.

- Deep digging, but in general I agree. Have you assessed the sounds of tools? Is not it, a feeling that the record is played with an analog studio katushechnika. Sound is warm, kind or something.What about the cozy little world sound you're right. But with all of this symphony orchestra is not converted in the chamber. Paradox?

- For me, one to another quite fit in, so it is no paradox.

- Then we go further: Scott Henderson and his famous album «Tore Down House». Record is excellent. Liked it, it seems, and speakers.

- It seems that for the jazz-rock and acoustic blues just born. Juicy-sounding guitar combo, elektroorgana, dynamic drums with the right attack. Composition «Dolemite» performed by ELAC FS 21 OA factory with a half turn! Is it only the high frequencies somewhat peculiar, but they can be used.

- It features the work ribbon tweeter. Adapting the ears does not take much time. The main thing that you did not reject a filing once - on this issue audiophiles have long been divided into two camps. I have in store for a snack Yello, album «Motion picture».

- Even in a strange way to listen to these recordings in analog interpretation. But I have no objection against it, rather, even happy. Yes, and solid bass - he was fabulously beautiful. Listen, and there is music, which this column is too tough?

- I object to this formulation of the question. Almost everything depends on the recording itself - than it is worse, the more flaws crawls to the surface and spoil the impression. Another thing is that every musical genre implies its methods of recording and, therefore, sound. Here, it is extremely detailed (thanks largely to ribbon tweeter), with excellent bass and a clearly defined brand personality. Perhaps only very scanty pop acoustics plays through his teeth - and then only because these things are written mostly lousy, based on the plastic boom box. Before qualitative phonograms ELAC FS 210A barriers do not pose - listen and enjoy.

Source: Journal "IVAN"