In this review, we will be comparing Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB and UFR52, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Elac and ELAC.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Elac Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB and ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Elac Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- " JET 6 AMT Tweeter
- 2 x 6" AS XR cone Woofer
- 30-50k Hz Frequency Response
- 87 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:Up to 170watts
- Weight:19.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 985.0" x 10.2" x 12"( 985 x 260 x 300 mm )
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" soft dome Tweeter
- 4" Midrange
- 3 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer
- 4" Midrange
- 40-35k Hz Frequency Response
- 86 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:up to 140watts
- Weight:23.80kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1005.0" x 9-1/4" x 13-5/16"( 1005.0 x 235.0 x 339.0mm )
What size room are the Elac Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB and ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Elac Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB |
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Poor |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Elac Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB and ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB and UFR52 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Elac Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB |
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 4-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6-inch
|
3 x 5.25-inch
|
Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB features a " JET 6 AMT Tweeter and 2 x 6" AS XR cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2400 Hz. On the other hand, the UFR52 features a 1" soft dome Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 3 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer .
Frequency Response
Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB has a frequency range of 30-50k Hz whereas UFR52 has a frequency range of 40-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 30Hz, the Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the UFR52's min frequency of 40Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Elac Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the UFR52 which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB can provide this impedance level.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the UFR52's is rated at 86 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Elac Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB a more sensitive speaker compared to ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using
an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the
max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB can handle a max power of 170 watts RMS from the amp the whereas UFR52 has a max power handling value of 140 watts RMS, 30 watts less than the Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 Port
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Elac Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB's and ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52's external dimensions. Elac Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB has external dimensions of 985 x 260 x 300 mm ( 38.78 x 10.2 x 12 inches) whereas ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 has external dimensions of 1005.0 x 235.0 x 339.0mm ( 39-9/16 x 9-1/4 x 13-5/16inch) .
Elac Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB is 20mm shorter and 39mm less deeper than ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 but it is also 25mm wider.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Elac Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB is approximately 780.0cm2 / 120.9inch2 and base area of the ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52 is approximately 796.7cm2 / 123.5inch2. The Solano 2.0 FS287.2-GB requires 2% less surface area than the UFR52 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of ELAC Uni-Fi Ref UFR52?
Here are the items that come with the UFR52:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille2 Jumper-bars (pre-installed)2 Stabilizer-bars4 Spike feet4 Protective discs4 Knobs6 Machine screwsHex-keyOperating Instructions