ELAC FS287.2
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Sound Quality
86/100
Build Quality
88/100
Value for Money
85/100
The ELAC FS287.2 pairs full-bodied bass with a warm, rich midrange and remarkably refined JET 6 treble. Its compact floorstanding form delivers an expansive, deep soundstage without brightness or fatigue; A British Audiophile found it especially compelling for relaxed music sessions and cinematic scale. A polished choice for listeners who favour substance, smoothness and elegant finish.
Pros
Warm, rich and smooth tonal balance supports long, fatigue-free listening.
Substantial bass extension and weight give movies and music impressive scale for a compact floorstander.
Refined, extended treble remains free of brightness, aggression and sibilance.
Elegant slim cabinet with curved edges, premium gloss finish, and bi-wire/bi-amp terminals.
Cons
Bass prioritises weight and extension over the fastest, most textured or articulate delivery.
Lower-mid warmth can thicken vocals, while the recessed upper midrange reduces tonal neutrality.
Instrument placement and separation are less precise than the strongest rivals at this level.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 86/100
The Solano FS287 is voiced for warmth, weight and relaxed long-term listening rather than strict neutrality or maximum resolution. Its refined, fatigue-free treble and generously scaled presentation are appealing strengths, though softer transients, a thickened lower midrange and merely adequate image separation limit its precision.
Bass
86/100
The FS287 delivers substantial bass weight and extension, with the reviewer expecting most rooms to provide all the low end listeners are likely to want. However, bass definition and texture are not its strongest suits, and the tuning prioritises weight over the last degree of speed.
Mid
86/100
A slightly emphasised lower midrange gives vocals and instruments a warm, rich, smooth character. That voicing can also add more thickness than desired to blues vocals, while the slightly recessed upper mids reduce outright neutrality and clarity.
Treble
91/100
High frequencies are praised for their refinement and respectable extension, with no brightness, aggression or sibilance reported. The reviewer would have welcomed a little more upper-air emphasis, but the presentation remains smooth and easy to listen to.
Soundstage Imaging
86/100
The speaker casts a soundstage that extends well beyond the cabinets and supplies worthwhile depth. Instrument placement and separation are less exacting than the strongest alternatives around this price, so the stage is more enveloping than sharply carved.
Dynamics
82/100
The review suggests that the mid-bass driver is not as quick to start and stop as some rivals, softening leading edges and partially obscuring decays. This makes the FS287 more relaxed than incisive with rhythmically demanding material; the review says little about large-scale volume headroom.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
88/100
The reviewer describes an elegant, slim cabinet with curved edges and a premium gloss finish. Dual pairs of speaker terminals support bi-wiring or bi-amping, though there is little comment on internal construction or long-term durability.
Value for Money
85/100
The review lists a UK price of £2,699 and ultimately recommends the FS287, but it does not directly assess value against competing floorstanders. Its appeal rests on a particular warm, refined presentation rather than an explicit claim that it outperforms rivals for the money.
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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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