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05.2005 |
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THAT THERE IS THAT
Company ELAC produces components for the stereos-system already more than half century. Recently its basic successes are connected with the production of highly technological speakers, in which found embodiment such developments, as [SCH]/[NCH] - dynamics with the diffusers, prepared from the different materials according to the principle of sandwich, and also strip high-frequency emitters and [supertvitery] with the circular radiation pattern. True, all technologies indicated adapt only in the dear THE speakers, where the value of the factor of savings is brought to the minimum.
In this case we deal concerning the columns, which although are valuable [trekhpolosnye] speakers, they relate nevertheless to the quite initial class (in accordance with the firm classification ELAC). Nevertheless, remembering about a good impression, produced by the junior brother OF ELAC FS 58, from the flag model of a series you involuntarily expect something special.
DESCRIPTION
Thus, ELAC FS 58. Only extracting them from the box, you are involuntarily penetrated by respect for creators excellent fineness and the solidity of construction they let itself be known that it is called, by feel the touch. Sufficiently ordered [trekhpolosnye] columns weigh not too little. In recent years producers trained us to the fact that the inexpensive acoustics becomes all more easily both more easily, and those more pleasant to reveal that there are the exceptions from this rule. Each system is fixed on the solid pedestal, where are screwed the accompanying shafts, which are used for mechanical decoupling speakers from the sex. For those, who fear for the safety of floorstand coating, into delivery set enter miniature metallic washers under the shafts. ELAC FS 58 are covered with vinyl film; however, it is easy to at first glance entangle it with the natural wood lead. Especially impresses the [tolstennaya] front panel (rarity in this price group), on which they are fixed four dynamics. General for all columns of a series domelike woven [pishchalka] is hidden after the accurate nondetachable lattice. Small middle frequency driver with the paper diffuser assumes relay race at the frequency of 2550 Hz and works to 720 Hz. then the matter they enter two 175- millimeter low-frequency dynamics, loaded to the phase inverter. Two sufficient large opening of port are located on the rear panel, it is possible to examine through them that the wall is on the contrary covered [zvukopoglatitelem], that resembles felt. Obviously, its task - to recover medium frequencies and to prevent their entry into the pipe of phase inverter. As usually in ELAC, very beautifully appears dustproof lattice, and metallic pins for its fastening to the face side remind one of the noble origin of acoustics.
TEST SYSTEM
Hearing was produced in the composition of the following system: the source of [audiosignala] - Krell DVD Of standard, the preamplifier Of plinius M8, driver amplifier - Plinius P8. All connections were achieved by the cables Of supra.
PREPARATION FOR THE WORK
With the installation ELAC FS 58 to the shaft is reached the optimum height of acoustics - Hf- dynamics they are located on the level accurately take in the sitting person. After the hour of experiments with the arrangement speakers in the room of hearing I stopped at the position, in which the columns are located at a distance only more than 2 meters from each other and are expanded practically perpendicular to frontal plane. However, it is necessary to have in mind that in your hall the result can be different; therefore do not stint on time to that in order correctly “to [vzhivit]” in it speakers - they will render to you for this hundredfold.
WE LISTEN TO THE MUSIC
Remembering about the fact that any, even already played, to acoustics is required the preliminary warming up, I reached the [remastirovannyy] collector of best Heath Elvis Presley, he " made more a bit loudly” and left ELAC FS 58 in the room on half-hour. By the way, the only method to define, as changes sounding in proportion to warming up, to leave the accomodation, where hearing is produced. The effect of the adaptation of hearing aid to the sound otherwise appears: it seems listener, as if Sound was improved; however, in reality this is not so.
The voice “of the king of rock and roll” sounds [rezkovato], but it is very pure and in detail. Judging by everything, is shown not always successful [remastering] of separate numbers. However, in other respects to cavil to nothing - ELAC FS 58 play fervidly and gaily, excellently transferring the rhythm of the igniting songs of Presley. I pass to the anniversary publication Of deep Of purple “Machine Of head”: influential and powerful enters bass- guitar in the composition “Smoke on of the Of watep. Permission to THE HF not highest, then sounding is extremely comfortable and accurate. ELAC FS 58 issue sufficiently deep bass, not too rapid, but completely released of the superfluous swelling.
Classical music is one of the most difficult tests for the acoustics. Even if speakers they answer such [audiofilskim] parameters as the depth of scene, the separation of tools, and so forth, often they distort the timbre of acoustic tools. True, this error will have a value only for those, who are well familiar with their present, living sounding. So here, ELAC FS 58 to the surprise showed well themselves during the reproduction of the violin works of Mozart. If the timbre of stringed and was simplified, then it is very insignificant. It is pleasant to note the high comfort of sounding - and that indeed the sound of the altos in execution of budgetary equipment very frequently resembles the screech of gasoline-powered saw. The compositions Of blackmore's Of night are always complex test not only for the acoustics, but also for other components of system - with the insufficient permission in the voice Of [kendis] Knight begin to predominate the sibilants (so it is made record). However, ELAC FS 58 and here did not tremble - no hint to [prisvistyvanie] and [prishepetyvanie] it was, but localization of [vokala] and all tools was irreproachable. Frankly speaking, in the sound ELAC FS 58 it is very not easy to find objective minuses. Certainly, not the highest price category nevertheless sets its limitations; however, in this case any compromises are brought to the minimum. Perhaps, today ELAC FS 58 - is actual the leader of their price group.
THAT AS A RESULT
Before us an excellent example of competent approach to the creation of columns - without striving for external [effektnostyu] and without pretending to the use in the construction of foremost materials, ELAC was possible to let out to the surprise “correctly” reverberating acoustics, only to a few being inferior more dear competitors. It is pleasant to realize that for obtaining the qualitative sound it is not compulsory to spend the entire state
Plus: the flat and not colored sounding, the excellent localization
Minus: even I do not know…
Type |
the acoustic systems |
Name |
ELAC FS 58 |
Acoustic formulation |
the phase inverter |
Quantity of the strips |
3 |
Mass (each), the kgf |
20 |
Overall sizes, mm |
1030x200x285 |
The magnetic shielding |
no |
Recommended power input, W |
100 |
Frequency characteristic, Hz, with the nonuniformity 3 dB |
40-23000 |
Sensitivity, dB |
90 |
Resistance, 0[m] |
4 |
DYNAMICS
High-frequency, mm - 25, the woven cupola
Middle frequency, mm - 130, cone from the cellulose
Bass, pieces, mm - 2,175, cones from the cellulose
Finishing - the vinyl film
Prepared according to the journal “DVD Expert”, May 2005. ( www.dvdexpert.ru )