{"product_id":"quad-elegan-2-loudspeaker","title":"QUAD Elegan 2 Loudspeaker","description":"\u003ch1\u003eQUAD Elegan 2 Loudspeaker\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe QUAD Elegan 2 is a three-way floorstanding loudspeaker designed for larger listening spaces where scale, dynamic range and low-frequency authority matter. It sits above the Elegan 1 in QUAD's passive speaker range, sharing the same acoustic philosophy but adding a dedicated midrange driver, twin bass units and a more substantial cabinet to handle greater musical demands without strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThree-Way Architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere a two-way speaker asks a single driver to cover both midrange and bass duties, the Elegan 2 separates those roles entirely. Twin 165mm woven Kevlar bass drivers handle low-frequency reproduction, a dedicated 125mm woven Kevlar midrange driver — housed within its own isolated enclosure — covers vocals and instruments, and a 25mm soft dome tweeter handles high frequencies. Each driver operates within its optimum range rather than being asked to do too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe practical result is cleaner separation between instruments, better dynamic composure during complex passages, and bass that extends to 32Hz without the upper frequencies becoming coloured by low-end energy. The midrange enclosure isolation is a meaningful engineering decision — it prevents bass cabinet resonances from reaching the driver that handles the frequency range most critical to vocal and instrumental clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQUAD Airflow Bass Reflex System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elegan 2 uses QUAD's Airflow bass reflex system, designed to reduce port turbulence. A conventional reflex port can introduce audible noise at high output levels — the Airflow system addresses this to deliver bass that remains articulate and defined rather than soft or smeared at the frequency extremes. Combined with extensive internal cabinet bracing and resonance control, the enclosure itself contributes to the overall clarity of the presentation rather than working against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCrossover and Tweeter Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crossover network uses a Linkwitz-Riley topology, chosen for its phase coherence at the crossover points. This matters because poorly designed crossovers can introduce phase errors that blur the transition between drivers, affecting both tonal balance and stereo precision. The 25mm fabric dome tweeter is mounted within a profiled waveguide that controls dispersion — maintaining consistent high-frequency performance across a wider listening area rather than narrowing to a tight sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign and Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elegan 2 is available in Matte Black and real Walnut veneer. The proportions and detailing are designed to sit naturally in contemporary living spaces — the cabinet is architectural without being imposing, and the QUAD branding is deliberately understated. At 942mm tall on its plinth, it is a full-size floorstander but not an unusually large one for its driver complement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQUAD Elegan 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-way floorstanding speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass reflex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBass Drivers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e165mm woven Kevlar cone × 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMidrange Driver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125mm woven Kevlar cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTweeter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm soft dome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90dB (2.83V @ 1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–200W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePeak SPL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e106dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8Ω compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinimum Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44Hz–24kHz (±3dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBass Extension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32Hz (−6dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrossover Frequencies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480Hz \u0026amp; 2.7kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCabinet Volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.5L (mid) \/ 31L (bass)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight (on plinth)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e942mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.4kg per speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish Options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReal wood Walnut veneer \/ Matte Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard Accessories\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpike seat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elegan 2 is built for listeners with rooms large enough to benefit from a full-size floorstander — broadly speaking, rooms where a stand-mount speaker feels acoustically underpowered or where you want to listen at genuine volume without the speaker running out of composure. The 30–200W amplifier power range is deliberately broad; it will work with modest amplification but will respond well to better electronics as a system develops. It is not a speaker for very small rooms, where the twin bass drivers and bass extension to 32Hz may create more low-frequency energy than the room can handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying from Martins Hi-Fi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMartins Hi-Fi has been in Norwich since 1968. Elizabeth Gould runs the business today, and we stock only brands we have heard properly and stand behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elegan 2 can be auditioned at our Norwich showroom — we encourage you to bring your own music and hear what a well-set-up three-way floorstander can do in a properly treated listening space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you get in touch, you'll be speaking with Dave, Chris and Tim — experienced specialists who can advise on the Elegan 2 and help you build a system around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@martinshifi.co.uk\"\u003einfo@martinshifi.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e, call 01603 627010, or WhatsApp on 07554 687137. You can read more about how we work on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinshifi.co.uk\/about-us\/why-martins\/\"\u003eWhy Martins Hi-Fi page\u003c\/a\u003e. 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