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ELAC FS287.2
Elegant in proportion yet expansive in presentation, FS287.2 brings the refined acoustic performance and contemporary design language of the Solano series into sophisticated modern listening spaces. Featuring ELAC’s renowned JET 6 tweeter and advanced aluminum sandwich woofer technology, it delivers exceptional clarity, speed, and dynamic musical expression with remarkable scale and composure.
The softly curved cabinet enhances both acoustic performance and visual refinement, blending sculptural modern design with high-performance engineering. Whether used for dedicated stereo listening or immersive multi-channel systems, Solano creates a presentation that feels open, detailed, and effortlessly engaging.
SOLANO FS287.2
Elegant Scale. Effortless Dynamics.
FS287.2 extends the Solano experience into a graceful floorstanding form, combining refined detail, dynamic authority, and immersive scale for sophisticated modern listening environments.
JET 6 TECHNOLOGY
Speed. Clarity. Control.
The latest generation JET 6 tweeter delivers exceptional high-frequency extension, ultra-fast transient response, and remarkable openness — revealing music with precision and effortless detail.
SCULPTED FOR MODERN LIVING
Refined Design. Everyday Presence.
Solano combines elegant proportions, softly curved cabinetry, and a high-gloss finish to create a loudspeaker that feels as refined visually as it is expressive musically.
AS TECHNOLOGY
Controlled Power. Natural Expression.
Solano’s aluminum sandwich woofers combine rigidity, speed, and damping characteristics to deliver deep, controlled bass and exceptionally clean midrange performance with remarkable composure.
IMMERSIVE LISTENING
Designed for Real Spaces.
Solano is engineered to create a balanced, immersive presentation that feels equally engaging across dedicated listening rooms and contemporary living environments — combining precision, openness, and effortless musicality.
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Professional Reviews 90/100
Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
91/100
Build Quality
90/100
Features Connectivity
80/100
Value for Money
74/100
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 PERFORMANCE 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.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
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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