Naim and Elac Adante, Wow

I am interested in the AS61 as well. Mostly how it sounds compared to others in its price range and how it might compare to others that cost more?

Does it do anything special sound wise to distinguish itself from its competitors in that price range? What other models of similar size does it compete with?


I would run these off a 60w/ch BEl Canto C5i integrated amp in my smaller family room system.

I also have the option of using a subwoofer as needed. Current speakers there are Triangle Titus XS. I also have Dynaudio Contour 1.3mkII and OHM Walsh 100 S3 (8" main driver) that I have run in there. All work well but somewhat higher efficiency of the Triangles is a plus with only 60w/ch in a larger open area family room.   Powered sub picks up the slack as needed.  Sounds very good!

Mapman and Cn, yes the moderators do need to step in.

A post whether you like the poster, or not, or agree or disagree with the points being made does not mean that people should be stepping off target and making some of these ridiculous assertions.

For the record we have almost never received anything from these posts.

We post because we have over 30 years of experience in this, not as a hobby but as a full time vocation and if it isn’t obvious, we are the kind of store that moves in and out of gear to find what is the best products for our clients and we test new products vs our older staples constantly.

For example recently we brought in Mytek, Anthem STR integrated, Anthem STR seperates, Naim Uniti Nova. LH Harmonic Davinci 2, CJ Classic 62Se,Rethem, Innuous servers, Elac Adantes and probably I am forgetting a few pieces.

In the case of the Elac Adantes way too much positive buzz about how they sounded at CES not to take notice.

Mapman, the AS 61 we can compare to the ATC SCM 11, and 19, the Kef LS 50, Dali Mentor Minuet, Paradigm Prestige and Persona, and KEF Ref 1.

The Adante has a very dynamic sound with a very tight punchy bass, a very clean midrange, and very big soundstge, they do tend to be a tad forward in the treble.

If you like the sound of the Wilson WP especially the original 5, and 7 you will love the Adantes they really slam, and they have a lot of bass so they can over load a small room if your tastes tend to warmer more laid back sounding speakers like Harbeth you will not like them at all.

The ATC throw a more focused soundstage with a bit less bass, however, the Adante will most probably be the winner over the SCM 11.

The Bel Canto can easily drive them, the only issue will be they are a bit more forward in the treble than the Dynaudios. So choice of cabling and sources can be an issue.

Adante think very clean, dynamic and punchy. A great rock speaker, great for jazz, big robust sounding speakers.

You will really not need a subwoofer with them. In our 18 by 14 demo room the bass can rattle the windows a bit.

They do not sound good at all out of the package.

Hope that helps and thanks for getting the post back to talking about speakers.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ

I've found the Dynaudios can sound a tad hot in some setups, but not with the C5i.   

How do the ELACs compare to ATC SCM 19?

Great commercial Dave.  Glad you could get all those names in lol. It’s important that a dealer brings in gear that sells. I would too as we all like different things. Buzz is proven to sell. You put a smile on my face.

 I already stated that they are tuned bright and need very good electronics that have a lot of power to wake them  up Parasound and Bryson work fine.

 

I'm currently using LS50's in a small (11x12x8) dedicated listening room. Power is the new Anthem STR integrated, with a REL T5 rounding out the bass. I'm interested in the AS-61's because I'm basically looking for a LS50 with more body. The reference 1 is a little more than I want to spend, so I'm thinking that the Adante might fit the bill. My other choice is the KEF R300