QUAD ELEGAN 2 Floorstanding Speakers
Effortless Scale. Natural Authority.
The QUAD ELEGAN 2 Floorstanding Speakers is a premium three way floorstanding speaker designed for listeners who want powerful bass, natural vocals, detailed treble and a spacious, immersive soundstage without sacrificing musicality. Combining QUAD’s distinctive approach to natural and balanced sound with carefully engineered drive units and cabinet technology, the ELEGAN 2 delivers impressive scale while remaining refined, controlled and easy to listen to.
With twin 165mm woven Kevlar bass drivers, a dedicated 125mm woven Kevlar midrange driver and a precision 25mm fabric dome tweeter, the QUAD ELEGAN 2 floorstanding speaker is engineered to reproduce music with clarity, depth and exceptional composure.
Whether you enjoy rock, jazz, classical, vocal performances or modern recordings, the ELEGAN 2 delivers a coherent presentation that allows music to sound spacious, detailed and emotionally engaging.
Key Features and Benefits
- Three way floorstanding loudspeaker design for improved driver specialisation and musical resolution
- Twin 165mm woven Kevlar bass drivers for powerful, controlled low frequency performance
- Bass extension down to 32Hz for deep and authoritative low end
- Dedicated 125mm woven Kevlar midrange driver housed in an isolated enclosure
- Precision 25mm fabric dome tweeter for smooth, detailed high frequencies
- Profiled tweeter waveguide for controlled and consistent dispersion
- Linkwitz Riley crossover network for seamless integration between drivers
- Extensive internal cabinet bracing and resonance control
- QUAD Airflow bass reflex system for cleaner and more articulate bass
- Wide and stable stereo soundstage
- Premium Matte Black and real Walnut veneer finishes
- Designed to complement modern living spaces
Three Way Speaker Design for Greater Clarity
One of the major advantages of the QUAD ELEGAN 2 is its dedicated three way architecture. Instead of asking a pair of drivers to reproduce the entire frequency range, the ELEGAN 2 assigns bass, midrange and treble to individual drive units.
This allows each driver to operate within its ideal frequency range, improving clarity, separation and overall control. The result is a more refined presentation, particularly when listening to complex recordings containing multiple instruments and overlapping frequencies.
Powerful and Controlled Bass
The twin 165mm woven Kevlar bass drivers provide the ELEGAN 2 with impressive low frequency authority. With bass extension reaching down to 32Hz, these floorstanding speakers can reproduce the scale and impact of demanding music while maintaining composure.
The dual bass driver configuration provides greater acoustic output and effortless dynamics, while the QUAD Airflow bass reflex system helps minimise unwanted turbulence around the port. This contributes to bass that sounds cleaner, faster and better defined.
From deep electronic bass and rock drums to the lower registers of orchestral recordings, the ELEGAN 2 delivers a substantial yet controlled low end.
Natural and Expressive Midrange
The dedicated 125mm woven Kevlar midrange driver is housed within its own isolated enclosure to reduce unwanted interaction with the bass section.
The midrange is particularly important for reproducing vocals, guitars, piano, strings and many other instruments. The ELEGAN 2 is engineered to keep this critical frequency range open, natural and tonally accurate.
Vocals benefit from excellent presence and intelligibility, while acoustic instruments retain their natural character and texture.
Smooth and Detailed High Frequencies
A precision 25mm fabric dome tweeter handles the upper frequencies, delivering detail and refinement without making the presentation unnecessarily aggressive.
The tweeter is mounted within a profiled waveguide that helps optimise dispersion and maintain consistent performance across a wider listening area. This makes the QUAD ELEGAN 2 suitable for both focused listening and shared living room environments.
High frequency detail is presented with clarity while retaining the smooth and natural character expected from a QUAD loudspeaker.
Immersive Stereo Soundstage
Great floorstanding speakers should not simply sound large. They should create the impression that music extends beyond the physical boundaries of the cabinets.
The QUAD ELEGAN 2 is designed to produce a broad and stable stereo image, with instruments and vocals positioned naturally within the soundstage. Its coherent three way design and carefully engineered crossover help maintain phase consistency across the frequency range.
The result is a spacious presentation that can make recordings feel more engaging and realistic.
Carefully Engineered Crossover
The ELEGAN 2 incorporates a Linkwitz Riley crossover network to integrate the individual drive units smoothly.
Careful crossover design is essential in a three way loudspeaker because the transition between bass, midrange and treble drivers can significantly affect tonal balance and imaging. The ELEGAN 2 is engineered so that the individual drivers work together as a single coherent acoustic system.
Solid Cabinet Construction
The cabinet plays an important role in loudspeaker performance. Unwanted cabinet vibration can add colouration and reduce clarity.
The QUAD ELEGAN 2 therefore uses extensive internal bracing and resonance control to create a more stable platform for the drive units. Combined with its bass reflex design, the cabinet construction contributes to the speaker’s clean and controlled presentation.
Elegant Design for Modern Interiors
The QUAD ELEGAN 2 is designed to look as refined as it sounds. Its clean architectural proportions allow it to integrate naturally into contemporary interiors without appearing visually overwhelming.
It is available in Premium Matte Black and real Walnut veneer finishes, providing a choice between a modern understated appearance and classic wood finish elegance.
Subtle QUAD branding complements the design language of the company’s latest generation of audio electronics.
Why Choose the QUAD ELEGAN 2 Floorstanding Speakers?
The QUAD ELEGAN 2 is an excellent choice for listeners looking for a premium floorstanding speaker that combines scale, detail and musical naturalness.
Its three way design provides better driver specialisation, while the twin Kevlar bass drivers deliver impressive low frequency extension. The dedicated midrange driver focuses on the most important part of the musical spectrum, while the fabric dome tweeter provides refined high frequency detail.
The overall result is a speaker that can sound powerful when the recording demands it, yet remains composed and natural during quieter and more intimate performances.
Ideal for Music and Home Audio Systems
The QUAD ELEGAN 2 can form the foundation of a high quality stereo system and is particularly well suited to listeners who want the fuller presentation and deeper bass response of a floorstanding speaker.
It can be paired with a suitable integrated amplifier, stereo amplifier or high quality streaming system to create a versatile home audio setup.
Its combination of powerful bass, natural midrange, refined treble and wide stereo imaging makes it suitable for a wide range of musical genres.
Frequently Asked Questions of the QUAD ELEGAN 2 Floorstanding Speakers
Is the QUAD ELEGAN 2 a three way floorstanding speaker?
Yes. The ELEGAN 2 is a three way floorstanding loudspeaker with dedicated bass, midrange and treble drivers.
How many bass drivers does the QUAD ELEGAN 2 have?
The speaker uses two 165mm woven Kevlar bass drivers, providing powerful and controlled low frequency reproduction.
What is the bass extension of the QUAD ELEGAN 2?
The ELEGAN 2 is designed to extend down to 32Hz, allowing it to reproduce deep bass with impressive scale and authority.
Does the QUAD ELEGAN 2 have a dedicated midrange driver?
Yes. It features a dedicated 125mm woven Kevlar midrange driver housed in an isolated enclosure for improved clarity and tonal accuracy.
What tweeter is used in the QUAD ELEGAN 2?
The ELEGAN 2 uses a precision 25mm fabric dome tweeter mounted within a profiled waveguide for smooth and consistent high frequency dispersion.
What type of crossover does the QUAD ELEGAN 2 use?
The speaker uses a carefully engineered Linkwitz Riley crossover network designed to provide seamless integration between the bass, midrange and treble drivers.
What finishes are available?
The QUAD ELEGAN 2 is available in Premium Matte Black and real Walnut veneer finishes.
Is the QUAD ELEGAN 2 suitable for different types of music?
Yes. Its balanced and natural presentation makes it suitable for a wide range of music, including rock, pop, jazz, classical, acoustic and vocal recordings.
Specifications of the QUAD ELEGAN 2 Floorstanding Speakers
| Model | ELEGAN 2 |
|---|---|
| General Description | 3-way floorstanding speaker |
| Enclosure Type | Bass reflex |
| Transducer Complement | 3-way |
| Bass Driver | 165mm woven Kevlar cone ×2 |
| Midrange Driver | 125mm woven Kevlar cone |
| Treble Driver | 1″ (25mm) soft dome |
| Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m) | 90dB |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 30-200W |
| Peak SPL | 106dB |
| Nominal Impedance | 8Ω compatible |
| Minimum Impedance | 3.0Ω |
| Frequency Response (+/-3dB) | 44Hz – 24kHz |
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | 32Hz |
| Crossover Frequency | 480Hz & 2.7kHz |
| Cabinet Volume | 14.5L (mid) / 31L (bass) |
| Height (on plinth) | 942mm |
| Width | 220mm |
| Depth (with terminals & grille) | (340 + 33)mm |
| Carton Size | 490 × 395 × 1065mm |
| Net Weight | 28.4kg/pcs |
| Gross Weight | 30.6kg/ctn |
| Finish Options | Real wood Walnut veneer / Matte black |
| Standard Accessories | Spike seat |
Experience the QUAD ELEGAN 2 Floorstanding Speakers
If you are looking for premium floorstanding speakers that combine deep bass, natural vocals, refined treble and an expansive stereo soundstage, the QUAD ELEGAN 2 deserves serious consideration.
Its three way architecture, woven Kevlar drivers, sophisticated crossover network, rigid cabinet construction and QUAD Airflow bass reflex system work together to deliver a powerful yet composed listening experience.
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