By: CE Critic
ELAC begins the second quarter of 2024 with the launch of its highly anticipated Solano 2.0 speaker lineup. This series delivers exceptional audio performance tailored for both dedicated music enthusiasts and discerning home theater aficionados. The Solano 2.0 encompasses three meticulously crafted models:
- BS283.2-GB Bookshelf Speaker: Compact design for versatile placement.
- FS287.2-GB Floorstanding Speaker: Expansive soundstage with powerful bass.
- CC281.2-GB Center Channel Speaker: Crystal-clear dialogue reproduction in home theater setups.
Core Technical Features
Let's delve into the shared technological foundation underpinning the Solano 2.0 series:
- Acoustically Optimized Enclosures: Robust MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) construction with meticulously crafted internal bracing minimizes resonant vibrations, preventing unwanted coloration and distortion. Available in Black High Gloss and White High Gloss finishes.
- JET 6 Air Motion Transformer Tweeter: This proprietary, German-engineered tweeter delivers an extended high-frequency response reaching up to 50kHz. It produces exceptional clarity, detail, and an expansive soundstage.
- Aluminum Sandwich Woofers: These specialized woofers integrate an aluminum layer for exceptional rigidity and reduced mass. The result is minimal distortion, enhanced responsiveness, and accurate low-frequency reproduction.
- Down-Firing Bass Reflex Port: Strategically positioned on the underside of the enclosure, this design offers flexibility in speaker placement within your listening environment while minimizing extraneous port noise.
Solano 2.0 BS283.2-GB Bookshelf Speaker
- Design: Compact bookshelf speaker with gently curved front baffle.
- Driver Configuration: 2-way design featuring:
- One JET 6 tweeter
- One 150mm (6-inch) Aluminum Sandwich woofer
- Bass Reflex Port: Down-firing.
- Connectivity: High-quality Bi-Amp/Bi-Wire compatible binding posts.
Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB Floorstanding Speaker
- Design: Elegant floorstanding speaker with integrated base for stability.
- Driver Configuration: 2.5-way design featuring:
- One JET 6 tweeter
- Two 150mm (6-inch) Aluminum Sandwich woofers
- Bass Reflex Port: Down-firing.
Solano 2.0 CC281.2-GB Center Channel Speaker
- Design: Wide, horizontal speaker optimized for placement beneath televisions or projection screens.
- Driver Configuration: 2.5-way design featuring:
- One JET 6 tweeter
- Two 150mm (6-inch) Aluminum Sandwich woofers
- Bass Reflex Port: Rear-facing.
- Connectivity: Side-mounted, high-quality Bi-Amp/Bi-Wire compatible binding posts for flexible installation.
| Specification | BS283.2-GB | FS287.2-GB | CC281.2-GB |
| Pricing (MSRP) | $1,999 (pair) | $3,999 (pair) | $1,199 (each) |
| Speaker Design | Bookshelf | Floorstanding | Center Channel |
| Configuration | 2-way | 2.5-way | 2.5-way |
| Woofer | 1 x 150mm AS Cone | 2 x 150mm AS Cone | 2 x 150mm AS Cone |
| Tweeter | JET 6 | JET 6 | JET 6 |
| Crossover Freq. | 2400 Hz | 450 Hz / 2400 Hz | 450 Hz / 2400 Hz |
| Freq. Response | 41-50,000 Hz | 30-50,000 Hz | 34-50,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 87 dB | 87.5 dB |
| Impedance (nominal) | 4Ω | 4Ω | 4Ω |
| Rec. Amp Power | 40-200 W/ch | 40-300 W/ch | 40-250 W/ch |
| Dimensions (HWD) | 331x190x248mm | 985x260x300mm | 190x500x248mm |
| Weight | 8kg (each) | 19kg (each) | 12kg (each) |
Pricing and Availability The ELAC Solano 2.0 series will be available in early May 2024 through ELAC's website and authorized dealers. We look forward to the reviews and the CE Critic Score.
