Elac BS 244 31446 Leaflet
Product codes
31446
BS 244: A pure delight
The BS 244 contains all of
the knowledge, all of the
virtues of ELAC’s long
tradition of compact speaker
construction because for
many years it has been the
ELAC engineers’ aim to
reproduce the “greatest
possible sound” from the
most compact enclosures.
In order to make the sound
as true to life as possible,
special attention has been
given to three-dimensional
sound radiation so that the
room is acoustically
“energised” in a consistent &
harmonised way. To this
end, ELAC has developed
new transducer systems for
the bass and midrange, and
has calibrated the crossover
frequency to optimise sound
radiation characteristics
across the entire frequency
range. The result is a
uniquely precise and
musical three dimensional
soundscape.
the knowledge, all of the
virtues of ELAC’s long
tradition of compact speaker
construction because for
many years it has been the
ELAC engineers’ aim to
reproduce the “greatest
possible sound” from the
most compact enclosures.
In order to make the sound
as true to life as possible,
special attention has been
given to three-dimensional
sound radiation so that the
room is acoustically
“energised” in a consistent &
harmonised way. To this
end, ELAC has developed
new transducer systems for
the bass and midrange, and
has calibrated the crossover
frequency to optimise sound
radiation characteristics
across the entire frequency
range. The result is a
uniquely precise and
musical three dimensional
soundscape.
The BS 244 sounds
perfectly at home on a
cabinet or shelf and can also
be placed on dedicated
speaker stands where its full
sound quality is free to
unfold. When placed near a
wall or on a shelf, it is
recommended in most cases
that the bass reflex tube be closed with the bass control plug. In surround-sound operation where the BS 244 is used as
the main or rear effects loudspeakers – the digital AV amplifier’s output should be set to “LARGE”. Should additional
bass support be desired through an active subwoofer the setting should be changed to “SMALL” and the associated
crossover frequency set to a maximum of 50 Hz. If the crossover frequency cannot be set this way, the BS 244 should
not be set to “SMALL”.
the main or rear effects loudspeakers – the digital AV amplifier’s output should be set to “LARGE”. Should additional
bass support be desired through an active subwoofer the setting should be changed to “SMALL” and the associated
crossover frequency set to a maximum of 50 Hz. If the crossover frequency cannot be set this way, the BS 244 should
not be set to “SMALL”.
Technical features and characteristics:
The design of the new patent-pending woofer is
based on the renowned ELAC aluminium sandwich
technology which, by combining the different resonant
characteristics of cellulose and aluminium, leads to a
marked reduction in harmonic vibrations.
The design of the new patent-pending woofer is
based on the renowned ELAC aluminium sandwich
technology which, by combining the different resonant
characteristics of cellulose and aluminium, leads to a
marked reduction in harmonic vibrations.
The crystal-like surface of the new aluminium
membrane catches both the eye & the ear. Harmonic
vibrations are significantly reduced by the angled
crystaline surface structure. In addition, by using a
press formed structure, the membrane is more rigid
and has lower distortion which not only prevents
partial vibrations in the crossover zone but also
reduces harmonic distortion
Due to the high rigidity of the aluminium membrane, it is now possible to attach the solenoid not only to the cone neck but
also directly to the aluminium membrane. This significantly extends the cone’s bandwidth right across the frequency
range giving a noticeably more even & continuous frequency response. This also endows vocals with a smoothness &
articulation which is truly riveting.
also directly to the aluminium membrane. This significantly extends the cone’s bandwidth right across the frequency
range giving a noticeably more even & continuous frequency response. This also endows vocals with a smoothness &
articulation which is truly riveting.