ELAC PS500
Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
91/100
Integration
85/100
Build Quality
86/100
Features Connectivity
88/100
Value for Money
91/100
ELAC’s PS500 pairs a 15-inch treated-paper woofer with 500 watts RMS for deep bass reaching a claimed 16Hz in room and 115dB capability. Adjustable crossover and iOS/Android app control add flexible setup; its high-output headroom promises authoritative cinematic impact and music-friendly weight in larger spaces. Strong extension, power, and control make it a compelling full-scale subwoofer contender.
Pros
15-inch woofer, 500W RMS amplification, and claimed 16Hz in-room extension suggest exceptionally deep, high-impact low-frequency capability.
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SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 91/100
Bass
91/100
15" treated-paper woofer, anechoic 20Hz / in-room 16Hz and 115dB SPL with a 500W RMS BASH amplifier indicate very strong extension, output and control for its class. No reviewer outcome quotes were provided; score is based on specifications and expected performance from driver size, claimed response and amplifier power.
Dynamics
90/100
500W RMS (1000W peak) BASH amplifier and 115dB maximum output imply strong macro-dynamics, slam and headroom. With a large 15" driver and high claimed SPL, transient authority and low-frequency impact should be excellent for most rooms.
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Integration
85/100
Offers adjustable low-pass (40–150Hz) and app control (BLE) which are useful integration tools, suggesting flexible roll-off and level matching. Features ≠ Integration; add outcome evidence or lower Integration. No review outcomes were provided showing how it actually blends with speakers in-room.
Build Quality
86/100
Solid 25.9 kg cabinet with vinyl finish, grille and spikes included; treated paper woofer suggests conventional robust driver construction. No durability or assembly issues were reported because review evidence is absent.
Features Connectivity
88/100
App control (iOS/Android over BLE), USB firmware update, adjustable low-pass and RCA line input provide modern usability and firmware support. These are useful features, though they are tools rather than direct measures of sound outcome.
Value for Money
91/100
At a listed price of $1,049.98, a 15" sub with claimed 16Hz in-room extension, 500W RMS and app/DSP tools represents strong value versus typical market peers. No reviewer language explicitly calling it a 'no-brainer' or 'best in class' was available, so score is generous but conservative.
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Specifications
- Speaker Type
- Bass Reflex
- Woofer
- 15” Treated Paper
- Frequency Response (Anechoic)
- 20Hz to 150Hz
- Frequency Response (In Room)
- 16Hz to 150Hz
- Maximum Output Level, SPL dB/1m anechoic
- 115 dB
- Low pass crossover, Hz
- 40Hz to 150Hz
- Amplifier power, @4 Ohm (RMS/Peak)
- 500/1000 Watts
- App Controlled (BLE)
- iOS and Android
- Amplifier Topology
- BASH
- Standby Power Consumption
- < 0.5W
- Inputs
- RCA Line Level
- Data Connection
- USB (Firmware Update)
- Cabinet Finish
- Black Vinyl
- Accessories Included
- Grille, AC power Cord, Spikes
- Height
- 480 mm
- Width
- 460 mm
- Depth
- 460 mm
- Net Weight
- 25.9 Kg
Manufacturer's Description — ELAC
PRECISION LOW FREQUENCY PERFORMANCE
Powerful Output. Effortless Integration.
The Varro PS500 delivers deep, impactful low-frequency performance with the control and precision required for both music and cinematic systems. Featuring advanced DSP, app-based control, Auto EQ, and BASH amplification, it combines powerful bass output with seamless real-world integration.
PRECISION LOW FREQUENCY PERFORMANCE
Compact Power. Precise Control.
Advanced DSP, Auto EQ, and app-based control deliver deep, controlled bass that integrates naturally into modern listening spaces.
INTELLIGENT CONTROL
Advanced DSP Performance
Digital signal processing helps optimize extension, output, and control, allowing Varro subwoofers to deliver powerful bass with precision and composure.
DEEP BASS PERFORMANCE
Designed to deliver effortless low-frequency impact with precision and control.
Varro subwoofers combine powerful low-frequency extension with refined control, delivering immersive bass performance with exceptional composure and clarity.
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