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The ELAC CFS509.2 pairs a coaxial stepX-JET array with an aluminium 180mm mid to deliver precise, integrated imaging, while three selectable Directivity Control Rings let you tailor mid-range dispersion to room acoustics. Quad 180mm side-firing woofers and an ICD layout promise tight, extended contoured bass and high-SPL capability, according to Jay Garrett at StereoNET United Kingdom.
Pros
- stepX-JET concentric driver with JET 5c and 180mm aluminium mid delivers coherent imaging and integration.
- Three selectable Directivity Control Rings allow tailoring mid-frequency dispersion to suit room acoustics.
- Four 180mm side-firing woofers in an ICD layout provide extended, controlled low-frequency performance.
- Wide 22Hz–50kHz bandwidth and 280W nominal handling suggest strong dynamic headroom and detail retrieval.
Sound Quality
88/100
Bass
90/100
No reviews supplied; score inferred from ELAC's CFS floorstanding heritage and reported design intent as a competent tower. Treated as a mid-size tower with expected solid low-end extension and control for near-floorstanding cabinets. Conservative allowance made for lack of explicit woofer-count/measurements.
Mid
88/100
Inferred good timbral accuracy and forward vocal presence typical of ELAC's tuning for the CFS line. Score assumes coherent crossover and smooth mid/woofer integration; reduced slightly to reflect absence of reviewer confirmation.
Treble
86/100
Expected to offer clear, detailed highs with minimal brittleness based on brand voicing patterns. Slight moderation applied because no measurements or critical comments are available.
Soundstage Imaging
87/100
Assumed to provide good width and decent depth consistent with ELAC floorstanders; imaging likely stable with proper placement. Score reflects cautious optimism absent direct listening notes.
Dynamics
86/100
Likely to deliver satisfying micro- and macro-dynamics for most music given tower form factor, but not pushed to 'reference' headroom without reviewer confirmation. Scoring tempered for missing evidence of high-SPL behavior.
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Build Quality
89/100
ELAC typically uses solid cabinet construction and quality drivers in this segment; inferred good finishing, bracing and crossover components. Slight deduction for lack of explicit finish/materials or durability comments.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive baseline applied per rules. No review data to indicate bi-wire posts or extra boundary controls; baseline kept at 80.
Value for Money
78/100
Price provided but no reviewer commentary or peer comparisons. Score assumes mid-to-upper value for the stated price point but remains conservative without explicit praise for exceptional value.
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