Short summary
A floorstanding speaker designed by Andrew Jones, pairing a JET folded-ribbon tweeter with two 5.25-inch aluminium-cone woofers. The JET tweeter delivers greater clarity, dynamics and attack, matched to a newly developed woofer.
Key info
- Floorstanding speakers designed by Andrew Jones
- JET folded ribbon tweeter
- Two 5.25 inch aluminium cone woofers
- JET tweeter gives clarity, dynamics and attack
- Newly developed woofer matched to the tweeter
- The larger of the two Carina stereo models
Specifications
| Weight | 32.8 kg per pair |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 216.4 x 204.7 x 1068.6 mm |
| Active / Passive | Passive |
| Frequency range | 34Hz – 30kHz |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 30 to 250W |
| Sensitivity | 87dB/2.83V/1m |
| Impedance | 6 Ω |
| Crossover frequency | 1kHz / 2.7kHz |
| Design type | 2-1/2 way Vented box |
| LF | 2 x Aluminum cone 5-1/4″ |
| HF | JET folded ribbon |
| What's in the box | Binding post straps, outrigger feet, spikes and discs |
Description
Jones has already created numerous high end audio designs but these have soared to even greater levels under the ELAC brand.
Ribbon Tweeters
In contrast to the 3-way concentric-drive unit design employed in the Uni-Fi line, the 2.5-way 241 floorstanding speaker employs a JET tweeter, new curvature for the woofer driver and a down-firing port that enhances the synergy between the two.
Performance
This combination grants wide dynamic range, minimum distortion, ultra-fast response and a broader frequency range than standard dome tweeters. It is couple with a pair of 13.5cm aluminium midrange/bass driver for a 2.5-way design and a 12Hz lowering of the 243’s bass response to 35Hz. The use of aluminum positions resonances that damage the linearity of standard paper cones beyond the operating frequency range of the drive.
Magnet Design
A larger magnet incorporating a vented pole piece boosts power handling for exact reproduction of clear and dynamic bass frequencies. Carina 247 features a nominal impedance rated at 6 Ohms as well as downwards-firing reflex ports designed to lower ventilation noise. The curved cabinet comes in sleek satin white or black finishes.
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