Description
About the ELAC CC241.4 Carina Centre Speaker
The ELAC CC241.4 Carina Centre Speaker stands out as a refined and articulate centre channel that delivers exceptional vocal clarity and tonal balance.
The combination of the JET folded ribbon tweeter and dual aluminium drivers allows the centre speaker to reproduce dialogue with remarkable precision while maintaining smooth and detailed highs. Voices sound natural and well defined, even during busy action scenes or complex movie soundtracks.
Because it is part of the Carina series, the CC241.4 integrates perfectly with other ELAC Carina speakers, ensuring a consistent tonal character across the entire front soundstage. Perfectly matched to the Carina bookshelf and floorstanding speakers, the CC241.4 ensures a cohesive front soundstage, making it an essential component for immersive movie and television experiences.
For anyone building a premium home theatre system, this centre channel provides the clarity and presence that great cinema sound demands.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is a centre speaker important in a home theatre system?
The centre speaker reproduces the majority of dialogue and on-screen action, ensuring voices remain clear and anchored to the screen. - Can the CC241.4 be used with non-ELAC speakers?
Yes, but for the best tonal consistency it is recommended to pair it with other ELAC Carina speakers. - Where should the centre speaker be placed?
Ideally directly above or below the television or projection screen, aimed toward the listening position. - Does the CC241.4 require a powerful amplifier?
Most modern AV receivers between 30W and 200W per channel will drive it comfortably. - How does the CC241.4 compare with other centre speakers in its class?
The Carina centre stands out for its JET ribbon tweeter, which delivers smoother and more detailed highs than many conventional dome tweeters used in competing centre speakers.
What the Experts Say
- Hi-Fi Choice – they praise ELAC’s Carina series for its combination of refined sound quality, elegant design and impressive value.
- Home Cinema Reviews – The Carina centre channel is often highlighted for its excellent dialogue clarity and seamless integration with the rest of the Carina range
Features
Ideal For
- Premium home theatre systems
- Clear dialogue reproduction in movies and TV
- Systems using ELAC Carina front speakers
JET Folded Ribbon Tweeter
ELAC’s renowned JET tweeter delivers exceptional high-frequency detail and speed, ensuring clear and natural dialogue reproduction.
Dual Aluminium Cone Drivers
Two aluminium mid-bass drivers provide excellent rigidity and damping, delivering articulate midrange and controlled bass performance.
Optimised Centre Channel Design
The horizontal driver layout ensures consistent dispersion and excellent dialogue clarity across a wide listening area.
Down-Firing Bass Port
A downward-firing bass reflex port helps improve bass response while allowing flexible placement within home theatre cabinets or shelves.
Elegant Curved Cabinet
The curved cabinet design reduces internal resonance while providing a sleek and modern appearance that complements contemporary home theatre systems.
Perfect Match for Carina Series
Designed to integrate seamlessly with ELAC Carina bookshelf and floorstanding speakers for a cohesive front soundstage.
Suggested System Pairing
The ELAC CC241.4 Carina Centre Speaker pairs perfectly with other speakers from the Carina range and quality AV receivers.
Matching Speakers
- ELAC BS243.4 Carina Bookshelf Speakers
- ELAC FS247.4 Carina Floorstanding Speakers
AV Receivers
- Denon AVC-X4800H AV Receiver
- Marantz Cinema 40 AV Receiver
Perfect System Match
For a balanced home theatre system built around the ELAC Carina series, consider the following setup.
Front Speakers
Centre Speaker
- ELAC CC241.4 Carina Centre Speaker
Surround Speakers
Specifications
Brand: ELAC
Model: CC241.4
Product Type: Centre Channel Speaker
Speaker Design: 2-way bass reflex centre channel loudspeaker
Drivers
- 1 × JET folded ribbon tweeter
- 2 × 5.25″ aluminium cone mid-bass drivers
Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 30 kHz
Sensitivity: 87 dB (2.83V / 1m)
Nominal Impedance: 6 ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power: 30 – 200 W
Crossover Frequency: 2700 Hz
Dimensions (H × W × D): 203 × 597 × 259 mm
Weight: 11 kg
MPN: CC241.4
SKU: ELAC-CC2414
EAN / UPC / GTIN: 4011822322910
Warranty: Manufacturer Warranty
Country of Manufacture: Germany
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