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ELAC A4.2

Debut 2.0 series · Discontinued

The ELAC A4.2 is a height speaker with 6 Ω impedance and 85 dB sensitivity. 27 of the 29 receivers and amps in our catalogue can drive it.

Impedance
6 Ω
What the receiver must be rated for
Sensitivity
85 dB
Higher is louder per watt
Amplifier power
20–80 W
ELAC's recommendation
Bass extension
180 Hz
How low it plays

$399 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

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Which receivers and amps can drive it?

What decides it is impedance: the A4.2 is 6 Ω, and the receiver or amp has to be rated for that, and as a height speaker it needs Dolby Atmos or DTS:X decoding.

  • Works

    Receivers and amps rated for 6 Ω

    27 in our catalogue

  • Not recommended

    Receivers without Dolby Atmos or DTS:X

    A height speaker needs one that decodes them.

    2 in our catalogue

In its price range

All 29 receivers and amps we checked

Works27

Not recommended2

  • Denon AVR-S570BT

    Denon AVR-S570BT has no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X decoding for height speakers.

  • Denon AVR-S670H

    Denon AVR-S670H has no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X decoding for height speakers.

Plan your room around the A4.2.

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A4.2 specifications

Impedance
6 Ω
Sensitivity
85 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
Low end
180 Hz
Drivers
1 × 13 mm, 1 × 102 mm
Size
7×5×9 in
Recommended amplifier power
20–80 W
Weight
2.5 kg (5.5 lb)
MSRP
$399 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

Every value comes from the sources under References, last retrieved September 15, 2026. To check it against the rest of your system, use the compatibility checker.

Questions about the A4.2

What receiver do I need for the A4.2?
One rated for 6 Ω speakers. In our catalogue, Emotiva BasX A-700, Yamaha RX500A and Denon AVR-X1700H are rated to drive it. Denon AVR-S570BT and Denon AVR-S670H are not rated for it.
Is the A4.2 4 ohm or 8 ohm?
The ELAC A4.2 has a nominal impedance of 6 Ω, between the two. Use a receiver or amplifier rated down to 6 Ω or lower.
How much power does the A4.2 need?
ELAC recommends an amplifier of 20–80 W. Its sensitivity is 85 dB (2.83 V, 1 m). How much of that you use depends on how far you sit and how loud you listen, which the 3D editor works out for your room.
How low does the A4.2 go?
The ELAC A4.2 is rated down to 180 Hz. Below that, a subwoofer takes over; where the bass actually lands depends on your room's modes.
How big is the A4.2?
The ELAC A4.2 measures 180 × 125 × 234 mm (7.1 × 4.9 × 9.2 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 2.5 kg (5.5 lb).

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References

  1. ELAC A4.2: Manufacturer product page, elac-america.myshopify.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. ELAC A4.2: Retailer listing, amazon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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