ELAC FS287.2
ELAC Solano FS287.2 blends silky, high-resolution treble with punchy, controlled bass and a spacious, room-filling presentation. Lite MAGAZIN found its JET 6 and AS drivers especially adept at revealing vocal nuance, layering instruments and staying composed at volume, while A British Audiophile highlights its warm, fatigue-free balance. A polished floorstander for immersive, long-form listening.
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Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
88/100
Build Quality
88/100
Value for Money
90/100
Pros
JET 6 tweeter delivers refined, detailed and energetic highs without harshness or sibilance.
Powerful, dry bass performance with substantial extension and satisfying punch.
Broad, deep soundstage that detaches convincingly from the cabinets while retaining instrumental layering.
Premium gloss finish, elegant curved cabinet and very high standard of construction.
Cons
Bass texture, transient speed and note-edge definition are not class-leading against similarly priced rivals.
Warm lower-mid emphasis and a slightly recessed upper midrange can make some vocals sound thicker than neutral.
Needs generous clearance from walls to avoid boomy bass, and benefits from careful placement.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 88/100
Reviews portray the Solano FS287.2 as a smooth, warm-leaning and highly listenable floorstander with an unusually lively yet refined top end. It combines strong bass weight, clear vocal detail and a spacious presentation, though one reviewer found its leading-edge definition and image separation less incisive than the strongest alternatives at this price.
Bass
89/100
Lite Magazin heard satisfyingly punchy, dry bass drum and a bass line that stayed equally controlled, crediting the well-tuned reflex system. A British Audiophile also found ample bass weight and extension, with most rooms likely to deliver all the low end listeners need, but noted that bass texture and start-stop speed were not class-leading.
Mid
87/100
Lite Magazin praised the way the AS drivers and JET 6 tweeter reveal the fine facets of voices precisely. A British Audiophile heard a warm, rich and smooth midrange, although the slightly elevated lower mids and recessed upper mids could add more vocal thickness than desired on some blues recordings.
Treble
91/100
The JET 6 tweeter was consistently praised for its lively, dynamic presentation and crisp handling of prominent hi-hats without becoming exaggerated. A British Audiophile likewise found the high frequencies refined, well extended and free from brightness or sibilance, while wishing for a little more upper-octave air.
Soundstage Imaging
88/100
Lite Magazin found that the musical event detached convincingly from the cabinets while preserving fine instrumental layering, and described synthesizer sound filling the room. A British Audiophile also heard a stage extending well beyond the speakers with useful depth, but felt instrument placement and separation fell short of the best rivals in its price region.
Dynamics
86/100
Lite Magazin reported that the speakers remained relaxed and capable as levels rose, conveying the music's existing dynamic range without strain. However, A British Audiophile found the mid-bass drivers less quick on transients than some competing designs, slightly softening note attacks and obscuring decays.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
88/100
Lite Magazin describes the MDF cabinet as solidly constructed and very well finished. A British Audiophile also highlights the slim, elegant form, curved edges and premium gloss finish, though the reviews provide limited detail on internal construction and long-term durability.
Value for Money
90/100
At approximately €2,099, the FS287.2 was awarded a “very good” price/performance verdict by Lite Magazin, which also placed it among the leaders of its class. A British Audiophile cites a UK retail price of £2,699 and recommends the speaker, while noting that listeners prioritising ultimate neutrality, bass speed and image specificity may find stronger alternatives among similarly priced rivals.
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Specifications
- Type
- 2 ½-Way, Bass Reflex
- Woofers
- 2 × 150 mm Ø, AS Woofer
- Tweeter
- JET 6
- Crossover Frequency
- 450 | 2400 Hz
- Frequency Range
- 30 - 50,000 Hz
- Sensitivity
- 87 dB at 2.83 V/m
- Suitable for amplifiers from
- 4Ω - 8Ω
- Recommended Amplifier Power
- 40 - 300 W/channel
- Nominal | Peak Power Handling
- 130 W | 170 W
- Nominal | Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω | 3.5Ω
- Finishes
- Black High Gloss, White High Gloss
- Height x Width x Depth
- 985 x 260 x 300 mm
- Weight
- 19.0 kg
Manufacturer's Description — ELAC
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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