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Marke: ELAC
Serie: Carina
Modell: BS 243.4
Carina Regallautsprecher
Entwickelt, um in die Fußstapfen der vielfach ausgezeichneten Serie 240 zu treten.
Tradition und Moderne im Blick: bei der Entwicklung der Carina Serie wurde der Erfolg Serie 240 gewürdigt und gleichzeitig der Blick auf die Moderne gerichtet. Nach dem JET-Prinzip gefalteter Hochtöner, spezielle Tiefton-Chassis, aufwändige Frequenzweichen – das Ziel war von Anfang an ein kraftvoller, mitreißender und gleichzeitig natürlicher, dynamischer Klang. All dies bietet die Carina Serie und darüber hinaus einen frischen, eleganten Look mit seidenmatten Lackierungen.
Technische Daten
Bauart: 2-Wege, Bassreflex
Hochtöner: Nach JET-Prinzip gefalteter Air-Motion-Transformer
Tieftöner: 1 x 150 mm, Aluminium Konus
Übergangsfrequenz: 2.700 Hz
Frequenzbereich: 46 Hz – 30.000 Hz
Empfindlichkeit: 85 dB
Empfohlene Verstärkerleistung: 30 – 150 W pro Kanal
Musikbelastbarkeit: 100 W pro Kanal
Nominal | Minimal Impedanz: 6 Ohm / 4,8 Ohm
Farbausführungen: Seidenmatt Schwarz, Seidenmatt Weiß
Gewicht: 6,7 kg
Höhe: 319 mm
Breite: 216 mm
Tiefe: 245 mm
It’s a buyer’s market for this category, and this asking price lands above the typical used range: with a median at €493 and a 75th percentile at €555, €899 is clearly ambitious unless the package is unusually complete or near-mint.
The upside here is the ELAC BS 243 is a genuinely respected compact monitor: clean, open midrange, strong imaging, and enough refinement to scale with a good amp and placement. If the cabinets and drivers are pristine and the sale includes the right accessories, it may still appeal to a fan of the model — but at this level, a buyer should expect excellent condition and be prepared to negotiate hard.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Elac, a cornerstone of German audio engineering, traces its origins to September 1, 1926, when Electroacustic GmbH was founded in Kiel by Dr. Heinrich Hecht, Dr. Wilhelm Rudolph, and Gerhard Schmidt. Initially focused on sonar technology and underwater acoustics for maritime applications, the company peaked at 5,000 employees during World War II, supplying the Kriegsmarine. Postwar restrictions pivoted it toward consumer goods like sewing machines and radios, while distributing brands such as Sony, Fisher, and Nakamichi in Germany. By 1978, it divested its nautical division to concentrate on hi-fi, with Austrian CEO Wolfgang John taking the helm in 1981 to steer its modern trajectory.
Elac excels primarily in loudspeakers, renowned for innovations like the 1985 4Pi omnidirectional tweeter and the JET folded-ribbon tweeter, which deliver exceptional dispersion and clarity. Its portfolio spans high-end floorstanders, bookshelves, and compact systems across series like Vela, Solano, and Debut, alongside turntables such as the Miracord lineup, subwoofers, and electronics including amplifiers and DACs. This broad yet speaker-centric range caters to discerning setups from entry-level to reference-grade.
Positioned as a high-end mainstay with mid-tier accessibility, Elac commands respect among audiophiles for its precise German engineering, balancing value and performance without chasing boutique exclusivity. Under John's enduring leadership, it sustains a reputation for dynamic, transparent sound that rivals elite competitors, appealing to knowledgeable buyers seeking timeless quality over fleeting trends.
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