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A floorstander built for clarity, the FS287.2 pairs a razor-sharp JET 6 tweeter with dual AS woofers, delivering extended, detailed highs, natural mids and taut bass to about 30 Hz. Reviewers at SoundStage Solo and ecoustics highlighted the wide imaging and solid cabinetry; the speakers favor a capable amplifier to unlock full dynamics.
Pros
- JET tweeter delivers exceptional high-frequency detail and extended top-end for airy, revealing treble.
- Dual 150 mm AS woofers and reflex design provide strong low-end reach (around 30 Hz) with coherent mids.
- Well-built MDF cabinets and high-gloss finishes give solid construction and refined aesthetics.
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Cons
- Moderate 87 dB sensitivity means the speakers benefit from a powerful, high-quality amplifier to achieve full dynamics.
- Positioned at a premium price point, which softens value compared with more affordable alternatives.
Sound Quality
91/100
Bass
91/100
Two 150 mm (≈6") AS woofers in a floorstanding bass-reflex cabinet and a claimed 30 Hz extension point suggest solid low-end reach and authority for a mid-tower design. Sensitivity is modest (87 dB), so slam may require a capable amplifier, but driver complement and cabinet size support strong bass without a sub for most uses.
Mid
92/100
ELAC's AS woofers and carefully chosen crossover points (450 | 2400 Hz) typically yield natural timbre and coherent handoff to the JET tweeter. The design and claimed frequency response indicate strong vocal presence and crossover coherence.
Treble
93/100
The JET 6 tweeter is known for exceptional detail and extension; the spec sheet's 50 kHz upper limit supports excellent air and resolution. Expect a refined, detailed top end with good transient response, though the signature can be forward on some recordings.
Soundstage Imaging
90/100
Tall cabinet, high-resolution JET tweeter and well-matched woofers should deliver wide, layered imaging with solid depth. The speaker geometry and component choices favor stable images and good separation.
Dynamics
89/100
Recommended amplifier power up to 300 W and reasonable power-handling suggest strong macro dynamics and headroom. The relatively low 87 dB sensitivity means the speakers benefit from a capable amp to fully realize transient slam.
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Build Quality
90/100
At 19 kg per speaker and available in high-gloss finishes, the construction appears solid with substantial cabinetry. ELAC's implementation of AS woofers and a JET tweeter implies competent driver and crossover engineering.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive floorstanding tower — passive baseline applied. No DSP/app/streaming expected or penalized.
Value for Money
74/100
At a listed price of 4198 (single pair assumed), the speakers are positioned at a premium level; performance appears strong but the high price softens perceived value versus more affordable competitors. Good build and high-end tweeter justify much of the cost, but sensitivity and the need for a quality amp factor into overall value.
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