ELAC Uni-Fi FS U5 Floor Speaker 3-way (Pair – Satin Black)

A taller tower of power.

The flagship floorstander of the Uni-Fi Slim series is a beautiful, precision instrument that offers advanced technology with its concentric midrange/high-frequency transducer and proprietary aluminum-cone drivers. These support a 3-way, bass-reflex design that delivers a sound and appearance unequalled at their price point. Add a subwoofer to create a very serious two-channel system, or use it as the heart of a no-compromise surround set up.

Speaker type: 3-way, bass reflex
Tweeter: 1 x 1-inch soft dome, concentrically mounted
Midrange: 1 x 4-inch aluminum cone
Woofer: 3 x 5.25-inch aluminum cone
Crossover frequency: 270 / 2,700 Hz
Frequency response: 42 to 25,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 85 dB at 2.83 v/1m
Recommended amplifier power: 40 to 140 wpc
Peak power handling: 140 wpc
Nominal impedance: 4 Ω; minimum 3.4 Ω
Binding posts: 5-way custom
Magnetic shielding: No
Cabinet finishes: Black or white white satin paint finish
Accessories included: Magnetic fabric grille
Height (no feet):  38.58 in / 980 mm
Width:  7.0 in / 178 mm
Depth:  11.54 in / 293 mm

Uni-Fi Slim are the latest additions to the Uni-Fi family of bookshelf, floorstanding and center-channel speakers. The Slim series brings a sophisticated European flair to Uni-Fi, with cabinets that are slimmer, taller and deeper than the originals. And each comes in a high-quality satin painted black or white finish to complement the most elegant décor.

Like the originals, each model in the Slim series is designed by Andrew Jones, and employs the same concentric driver responsible for the award-winning sound of Uni-Fi. Ideal time-domain characteristics result from combining a tweeter and midrange diaphragm within a single voice coil—delivering the most coherent and accurate reproduction across the treble and midrange frequency spectrums. Importantly, Uni-Fi Slim sounds exactly the same as Uni-Fi, employing an identical driver complement, crossover, internal cabinet structure and volume. Only the shape and cabinet are even more refined, featuring a smaller footprint and smooth, satin finish.

ELAC’s chief engineer Andrew Jones explains how Uni-Fi Slim speakers are built on the same foundation: “My goal with the original Uni-Fi series was to create a line of speakers with technology and performance normally reserved for speakers costing significantly more, by going with a 3-way design and employing a new in-house developed concentric driver. With Uni-Fi Slim, design-conscious listeners can enjoy the same outstanding sound along with more elegant proportions ad slim, high-quality cosmetics.”

Uni-Fi Slim can be the basis of an outstanding two-channel system, or used to build an awe-inspiring multi-channel surround-sound system. Add an ELAC subwoofer for the last word in music and movie soundtrack reproduction.

The delicacy of a 1-inch soft-dome tweeter and the harmonic accuracy of a rigid aluminum 4-inch midrange cone come together in a symphony of sonic perfection. Positioning the tweeter concentrically within the midrange voice coil achieves a uniform directivity pattern, for flat frequency response and formidable power handling, along with enhanced imaging for both on- and off-axis listening positions.

Three way, bass-reflex
Sub-woofer 200 mm.
coated paper
Mid-woofer 130 mm. paper
Tweeter 28 mm. soft dome
coated silky fabric
Impedance: 6 Ohm (min. 4)
RMS Power: 120 W
MAX Power: 200 W
Efficiency: 90 dB/W/1 m
Dimensions: 325x385x1130 mm.
Net weight: 26 Kg.
Finish:
cherrywood, metallized mat grey

Single Ported HiVe® II technology
Sealed Mid-range TLE®
2 x 6.5” long-throw RDT® bass drivers
1 x 4” RDT® mid-range driver
1 x C-CAM® high frequency ribbon transducer
All cabinet finishes have hand-upholstered front baffles in Ingleston Black premium grade leather.
Finish options: Santos Rosewood veneer with clear gloss piano lacquer
Ebony veneer with clear gloss piano lacquer
Piano black gloss
Optional dedicated floor stands are available

Frequency Response: 35 Hz - 100 KHz
Sensitivity (1W@1M): 90 dB
Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms
Maximum S.P.L
(Per pair in room): 117.8 dBA
Power Handling (RMS): 250 W
Recommended Amplifier Requirements (RMS): 100 - 250 W
Bass Alignment: Rear Ported HiVe®II technology
Sealed Mid-range TLE®
Mid / H.F Crossover Frequency: 3600 Hz
Bass Low Pass Crossover Frequency: 600 Hz
Drive Unit Complement: 2 x 6.5" long-throw RDT® bass drivers
1 x 4" RDT® mid-range driver
1 x C-CAM® high frequency ribbon transducer
External Dimensions -
Including Fixed Plinth (H x W x D): 998 x 360 x 375 mm
(39 5/16 x 14 3/16 x 14 3/4 inches)
Weight (each) Including Plinth: 33Kg (72.7 lbs)

User's Manual

AVAILABLE IN THESE COLOR FINISHES

System Format:    3 Way Frequency Response:    30 Hz - 60 kHz Sensitivity (1W@1M):    90 dB Nominal Impedance:    8 ohms Maximum S.P.L (Per pair in room):    116.8 dBA Power Handling (RMS):    200 W Recommended Amplifier Requirements (RMS):    100 - 200 W Bass Alignment:    Bass reflex. HiVe port system Crossover Frequency:    L.F - M.F: 790 Hz M.F - H.F: 2.3 kHz Drive Unit Compliment:    2 x 6.5" RST bass driver 1 x 4" RST mid-range driver 1 x C-CAM H.F ribbon transducer External Dimensions excl Stand (H x W x D) 1060 x 210 x 330 mm (41 3/4 x 8 1/4 x 13 inch) Weight (each) Excluding stands:    27.2 Kg (59.9 lbs)

Driver Complements
Subwoofer 2 - 6" Diameter (15.24cm)
Dynamic Balance Cassini Ovals with Super Cell Aerated Polypropylene diaphragms 2 - 5" Diameter (12.70cm)
Dynamic Balance Cassini Ovals with Super Cell Aerated Polypropylene diaphrams
Mid/Woofer 1 - 6 1/2" Diameter (16.51cm)
Dynamic Balance driver with Super Cell Aerated Polypropylene cone 1 - 5 1/4" Diameter (13.34cm)
Dynamic Balance driver with Super Cell Aerated Polypropylene cone
Midrange 1 - 3 1/4" Diameter (8.26cm)
Dynamic Balance driver with Super Cell Aerated Polypropylene cone 1 - 3 1/4" Diameter (8.26cm)
Dynamic Balance driver with Super Cell Aerated Polypropylene cone
Tweeter 1 - 1" Diameter (2.54cm)
Dynamic Balance Enhanced Ring Radiator Tweeter 1 - 1" Diameter (2.54cm)
Dynamic Balance Ehanced Ring Radiator tweeter
Electrical
Overall Frequency Response 20Hz-40kHz 22Hz-40kHz
Lower -3dB Limit 38Hz dB 42Hz dB
Upper -3dB Limit 30kHz dB 30kHz dB
Nominal Impedance compatible with 8 ohm outputs ohms compatible with 8 ohm outputs ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power 20-300 w/channel 20-250 w/channel
Efficiency 88 dB 88 dB
Crossover Orth Crossover Orth Crossover
Crossover
(mid-high array) 3000Hz 2800Hz
Crossover
(subwoofer) 100HZ 100Hz
Inputs Dual Gold-Plated Binding Posts Dual Gold-Plated Binding Posts
Dimensions
Cabinet Size 50 13/16" H x 9 1/2" W x 18 7/16" D
(129.06cm H x 24.13cm W x 46.83cm D) 47" H x 8 5/16" W x 14 3/8" D
(119.38cm H x 21.11cm W x 36.51cm D)
Footprint Size 10 1/2" W x 20 5/16" D
(26.67cm W x 51.59cm D) 9 1/4" W x 16 1/4" D
(23.50cm W x 41.27cm D)
Mounting Options floor floor
Enclosure Type Sealed Sealed
Enclosure Type
(subwoofer) Dual PowerPort Dual PowerPort bass venting
Shipping/Other
Product Weight 99.20 lbs. (45.00kgs) 78.00 lbs. (35.38kgs)
Shipping unit: each each
Total Shipping Weight 114.70 lbs. (52.03kgs) 86.40 lbs. (39.19kgs)
Speaker Warranty 5 years parts and labor (original purchaser) 5 years parts and labor (original purchaser)

ALSO AVAILABLE IN "EBONY" COLOR

Dimensions | Metric :5-1/4" W x 5-1/8" D x 42" H | 13.3 x 13.0 x 106.7 cm
Height with Base | Metric :42-7/8" | 104.5 cm
Driver Complement :One 1" pure aluminum dome tweeter; Two 4-1/2" high definition midrange drivers; Two 4-1/2" high definition bass drivers; Two 4-1/2" pressure coupled bass radiators
Base Dimensions | Metric :8-3/4” W x 8-5/8” D | 22.2 x 21.9 cm
Accessories :Plastic Foot Tippers; Isolation Spikes
Frequency Response :35 Hz – 30 kHz
Impedance :Compatible with 8 Ohms outputs
Sensitivity :91 dB
Recommended Associated Amplifier Power :20 - 225 watts
A/V Receiver Crossover Setting :100 Hz
Inputs :One pair of 5 way binding posts
Enclosure :Aircraft grade extruded aluminum
Available Finishes :Gloss Black
Base :Tempered Glass
Packaging :One to a carton
Weight | Metric :23 lbs | 10.4 kg
Warranty :5 Years