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Offered is „Carina FS 247.4 | Vorführset | OVP | 5 Jahre Garantie“ by Elac as exhibit from the category „Standing Speaker“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 8251422725 ends on 04.01.2027 at 13:57 o'clock.
New, the Elac FS 247 was roughly €2,000 per pair, so €1,100 used is not a bargain but is still a fair-to-slightly-ambitious ask. It sits well above the €833 median of four recent comparables and above the €994 75th percentile, so the price really needs to reflect excellent cosmetics, complete accessories, and ideally original-owner care.
The FS 247 remains a serious, refined floorstander: its JET ribbon tweeter delivers exceptional detail, while the compact cabinet produces unusually deep, dry, articulate bass and a spacious, sharply focused image. It suits moderate-sized rooms and listeners who value timing, transparency, and low-level resolution over party-level slam. At €1,100, auditioning is worthwhile, but negotiation toward the comparable range would make this a much more compelling buy.
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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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