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The Elac Navis ARF-51 uses an active three-way configuration with separate amplifiers for each driver. This setup provides a tightly defined output, with particularly good dispersion over the frequency range. The use of an all-analog crossover keeps signal processing pure, with no interference from digital technology. This results in a highly controlled and accurate reproduction, clearly delineating low-frequency tones and keeping higher frequencies clear. The system also offers efficient wireless integration without loss of quality. Preamplifier and/or dac on it, and bang on. Strrrrr tight lows, clean mids. Ask for tips!
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The Elac Navis ARF-51 is a floor-standing speaker from Elac that delivers powerful stereo reproduction and refined sound. This floor-standing speaker delivers an impressive soundstage with well-separated midrange elements and a solid bass foundation, resulting in audio reproduction that is rich in detail and features a wide dynamic range. The speaker brings depth to every note without compromising precision.
With the Elac Navis ARF-51, you’ll experience a balanced sound: the midrange is open, the highs are clear without being harsh, and the bass is controlled and present. The dynamic range between soft passages and powerful bursts remains faithful and natural. As a passive speaker, the Elac Navis ARF-51 has the ability to fill a room well, align the stereo image, and bring out subtle nuances in recordings.
Would you like to hear the Elac Navis ARF-51 for yourself? Schedule a listening session to discover for yourself how this speaker performs in a real listening room. Compare the Navis ARF-51 with other floor-standing speakers or discuss a trade-in to see which speaker best suits your audio needs.
Elac Navis ARF-51 Specifications
Type: 3-way bass-reflex, active Enclosure: MDF Frequency range: 43 Hz – 28,000 Hz Speaker drivers: Tweeter: 25 mm soft-dome tweeter Midrange: 100 mm aluminum cone Woofer: 3x 130 mm aluminum cone Amplifier power (total): 300 W Bass: 160 W BASH Class AB Midrange: 100 W BASH Class AB Tweeter: 40 W Class AB Crossover frequencies: 260 Hz / 2,200 Hz Inputs: Unbalanced RCA Balanced XLR Wireless via Elac Air-X2 Gain/input sensitivity: RCA: Low 0 dBV (1 V), High -6 dBV (500 mV) XLR: Low +4 dBu (1.23 V), High 0 dBu (775 mV) EQ settings: High: -1 / +1 dB Mid: -1 / +1 dB Low: -4 / +1 dB Signal-to-noise ratio: 110 dB Noise floor:
Background information
The Elac Navis ARF-51 is an active floor-standing speaker that excels in sound quality and design. For this model, Elac has integrated the amplifiers directly into the speaker, ensuring optimal signal transmission. The cabinet is made of high-quality materials and has been carefully designed to minimize resonance. Elac is known for its precision engineering and the attention to detail provided by its experienced designers, such as Andrew Jones. The internal wiring and components are top-quality and are manufactured with precision to ensure a pure sound.
Brand history
Elac was founded on Sept. 1, 1926, in Kiel, Germany, as Electroacustic GmbH. The company initially focused on developing sonar and communication technology for air and water. In 1948, Elac introduced its first consumer product, the PW1 record player, marking the beginning of their focus on audio technology. During the 1950s and 1960s, the company’s developments included the patented electro-magnetic pickup, which led to the introduction of Moving Magnet cartridges. In the 1980s, Elac began producing loudspeakers, including the famous 4Pi omnidirectional tweeter.

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What is the difference between the ARF-51 and the ARB-51 in terms of use cases?

The ARF-51 is a floor-standing speaker designed for larger listening rooms, while the ARB-51 is a bookshelf speaker suitable for desktops or smaller rooms.

How do you adjust the volume if there’s no volume control on the speaker?

The Navis ARF-51 must be connected to a source with a variable output (such as a preamplifier) because the speaker itself does not have a volume control.

What audio input ports are available on the ARF-51?

Available inputs include RCA (unbalanced), XLR (balanced), and a wireless option via AirX².

How can the speaker be used wirelessly?

With a Discovery Connect wireless transmitter paired with AirX², you can stream via Bluetooth, AirPlay, Roon, and Spotify Connect.

What tone control options are available for adjusting the sound?

On the back panel are switches for LF, MF, and HF EQ, a high-pass filter, and a gain switch.

How should the speaker be set up for use with a subwoofer?

Turn on the HP (High Pass) filter switch to filter out low frequencies when a subwoofer is added.

What are the specifications for amplifier power per component?

The woofers are powered by a 160 W BASH amplifier, the midrange driver by a 100 W BASH amplifier, and the tweeter by a 40 W Class AB amplifier, for a total of 300 W.

What is the frequency response of the ARF-51 from low to high?

The frequency response ranges from approximately 43 Hz to 28,000 Hz.

How do you choose between the RCA and XLR inputs?

Select RCA if the source has only an unbalanced output; select XLR for a balanced output to reduce interference. Use the input selector on the back panel to switch between RCA, XLR, or Wireless.

How should the speaker be physically positioned in the room for optimal sound?

Place the speakers in a stereo configuration, with the ARF-51 floor-standing models positioned symmetrically, ideally away from walls, and angled slightly toward the listening position to create a spacious sound.
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Description Freakuence! | Elac Navis ARF-51

The Elac Navis ARF-51 uses an active three-way configuration with separate amplifiers for each driver. This setup provides a tightly defined output, with particularly good dispersion over the frequency range. The use of an all-analog crossover keeps signal processing pure, with no interference from digital technology. This results in a highly controlled and accurate reproduction, clearly delineating low-frequency tones and keeping higher frequencies clear. The system also offers efficient wireless integration without loss of quality. Preamplifier and/or dac on it, and bang on. Strrrrr tight lows, clean mids. Ask for tips!
Retail price: 4,198.00

Details | Elac Navis ARF-51

Small dent in one unit to be found.

General description | Elac Navis ARF-51

The Elac Navis ARF-51 is a floor-standing speaker from Elac that delivers powerful stereo reproduction and refined sound. This floor-standing speaker delivers an impressive soundstage with well-separated midrange elements and a solid bass foundation, resulting in audio reproduction that is rich in detail and features a wide dynamic range. The speaker brings depth to every note without compromising precision.
With the Elac Navis ARF-51, you’ll experience a balanced sound: the midrange is open, the highs are clear without being harsh, and the bass is controlled and present. The dynamic range between soft passages and powerful bursts remains faithful and natural. As a passive speaker, the Elac Navis ARF-51 has the ability to fill a room well, align the stereo image, and bring out subtle nuances in recordings.
Would you like to hear the Elac Navis ARF-51 for yourself? Schedule a listening session to discover for yourself how this speaker performs in a real listening room. Compare the Navis ARF-51 with other floor-standing speakers or discuss a trade-in to see which speaker best suits your audio needs.

Elac Navis ARF-51 Specifications | Elac Navis ARF-51

Type: 3-way bass-reflex, active Enclosure: MDF Frequency range: 43 Hz – 28,000 Hz Speaker drivers: Tweeter: 25 mm soft-dome tweeter Midrange: 100 mm aluminum cone Woofer: 3x 130 mm aluminum cone Amplifier power (total): 300 W Bass: 160 W BASH Class AB Midrange: 100 W BASH Class AB Tweeter: 40 W Class AB Crossover frequencies: 260 Hz / 2,200 Hz Inputs: Unbalanced RCA Balanced XLR Wireless via Elac Air-X2 Gain/input sensitivity: RCA: Low 0 dBV (1 V), High -6 dBV (500 mV) XLR: Low +4 dBu (1.23 V), High 0 dBu (775 mV) EQ settings: High: -1 / +1 dB Mid: -1 / +1 dB Low: -4 / +1 dB Signal-to-noise ratio: 110 dB Noise floor:

Background information | Elac Navis ARF-51

The Elac Navis ARF-51 is an active floor-standing speaker that excels in sound quality and design. For this model, Elac has integrated the amplifiers directly into the speaker, ensuring optimal signal transmission. The cabinet is made of high-quality materials and has been carefully designed to minimize resonance. Elac is known for its precision engineering and the attention to detail provided by its experienced designers, such as Andrew Jones. The internal wiring and components are top-quality and are manufactured with precision to ensure a pure sound.

Brand history | Elac Navis ARF-51

Elac was founded on Sept. 1, 1926, in Kiel, Germany, as Electroacustic GmbH. The company initially focused on developing sonar and communication technology for air and water. In 1948, Elac introduced its first consumer product, the PW1 record player, marking the beginning of their focus on audio technology. During the 1950s and 1960s, the company's developments included the patented electro-magnetic pickup, which led to the introduction of Moving Magnet cartridges. In the 1980s, Elac began producing loudspeakers, including the famous 4Pi omnidirectional tweeter.

Questions & Answers | Elac Navis ARF-51

What is the difference between the ARF-51 and the ARB-51 in terms of use cases?


The ARF-51 is a floor-standing speaker designed for larger listening rooms, while the ARB-51 is a bookshelf speaker suitable for desktops or smaller rooms.

How do you adjust the volume if there's no volume control on the speaker?


The Navis ARF-51 must be connected to a source with a variable output (such as a preamplifier) because the speaker itself does not have a volume control.

What audio input ports are available on the ARF-51?


Available inputs include RCA (unbalanced), XLR (balanced), and a wireless option via AirX².

How can the speaker be used wirelessly?


With a Discovery Connect wireless transmitter paired with AirX², you can stream via Bluetooth, AirPlay, Roon, and Spotify Connect.

What tone control options are available for adjusting the sound?


On the back panel are switches for LF, MF, and HF EQ, a high-pass filter, and a gain switch.

How should the speaker be set up for use with a subwoofer?


Turn on the HP (High Pass) filter switch to filter out low frequencies when a subwoofer is added.

What are the specifications for amplifier power per component?


The woofers are powered by a 160 W BASH amplifier, the midrange driver by a 100 W BASH amplifier, and the tweeter by a 40 W Class AB amplifier, for a total of 300 W.

What is the frequency response of the ARF-51 from low to high?


The frequency response ranges from approximately 43 Hz to 28,000 Hz.

How do you choose between the RCA and XLR inputs?


Select RCA if the source has only an unbalanced output; select XLR for a balanced output to reduce interference. Use the input selector on the back panel to switch between RCA, XLR, or Wireless.

How should the speaker be physically positioned in the room for optimal sound?


Place the speakers in a stereo configuration, with the ARF-51 floor-standing models positioned symmetrically, ideally away from walls, and angled slightly toward the listening position to create a spacious sound.

Reviews & awards | Elac Navis ARF-51

The Absolute Sound — “Elac Navis ARB-51 Active Loudspeaker” by Neil Gader

: The ARB-51 is praised for its rich, full midrange, which reproduces vocals in particular with warmth and clarity; the sound is powerful enough for high volumes, with a well-defined low end.

Hi-Fi News — Lab Report: ELAC Navis ARF-51

: The treble response is considered very smooth for a coaxial driver design, with no “roller coaster”-like peaks; the frequency response shows a few deviations (±3.4–3.9 dB), and the channel matching is slightly less tight between 300 Hz and 20 kHz.

Hi-Fi.nl — “Review: ELAC Navis ARF51 ‘powered’ floorstanding speaker”

: The ARF-51 floorstanding speaker offers more low-end presence than the ARB-51, with a warm and accessible tonal balance; the mid-high range is reproduced with fine sensitivity, and the high frequencies remain silky smooth. Wired listening performs slightly better than wireless, which has some slight background noise.

Sound & Vision — “Elac Navis ARB-51 Powered Loudspeaker Review”

: High-quality tonal accuracy and dynamic range, impressive for its size; the lack of digital inputs, streaming, or onboard DSP is seen as a drawback but is offset by its performance.

Hi-Fi Choice — “Elac Navis ARB-51”

: particularly strong in rhythm-based music with deep bass extension for its size; the soundstage is focused, and the stereo image remains well-defined even off-center; the highs are slightly less refined compared to top-of-the-line models.

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