QUAD Elegan 1 Bookshelf Loudspeakers

The QUAD Elegan 1 is a two-way bass reflex loudspeaker for stand mounting. It is the compact model in the Elegan series, designed for smaller listening rooms, apartments and dedicated two-channel systems. Drivers and crossover A 165 mm woven Kevlar cone covers bass and midrange. The cone is lattice-woven Kevlar treated with a self-damping resin. QUAD chose the material for its low mass, rigidity and controlled self-damping. The 25 mm fabric dome tweeter sits in a waveguide that controls dispersion to keep tonal balance consistent across a wide listening area. A Linkwitz-Riley crossover joins the two drivers at 2.9 kHz. Cabinet The cabinet is high-density MDF with internal bracing placed to reduce resonance, and it has an internal volume of 15.5 litres. The rear port uses QUAD's Airflow bass reflex design, with a profiled shape that reduces turbulence. QUAD rates bass extension at 44 Hz (-6 dB). Setup The Elegan 1 is intended mainly for stands and can also sit on a sturdy shelf or wall unit. Protective feet are included. Sensitivity is 86 dB, and QUAD recommends 30 to 150 watts of amplifier power. Finishes Two finishes are offered: matte black, or real walnut veneer with a matte black front baffle. The styling follows the design of QUAD's current electronics. Specifications Type: 2-way bookshelf loudspeaker, bass reflex Bass/midrange driver: 165 mm woven Kevlar cone Tweeter: 25 mm (1 in) soft dome, in waveguide Crossover: 2.9 kHz, Linkwitz-Riley Frequency response: 56 Hz – 24 kHz (±3 dB) Bass extension: 44 Hz (-6 dB) Sensitivity: 86 dB (2.83 V @ 1 m) Nominal impedance: 8 Ω compatible Minimum impedance: 4.3 Ω Recommended amplifier power: 30–150 W Peak SPL: 102 dB Cabinet volume: 15.5 L Dimensions (H × W × D): 365 × 220 × 333 mm (14.4 × 8.7 × 13.1 in); height on plinth, depth includes terminals and grille Weight: 8.9 kg (19.6 lb) per speaker Finishes: Matte Black; Real Walnut veneer Included: Protective feet