Quad’s new speakers are made to “deliver high-end performance at accessible prices” - What Hi-Fi?
British audio manufacturer Quad is expanding its product lineup with the launch of the new Elegan speaker series.
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The brief
Quad has introduced the Elegan 1 and Elegan 2, a new line of bookshelf and floorstanding speakers. The manufacturer describes the product as an effort to offer high-end audio performance at a more accessible price point.
Coverage from What Hi-Fi?, eCoustics, Darko.Audio, Gear Patrol, and Essential Install highlights the series as a strategic move to reach rising audiophiles. Outlets report that pricing for the new units starts at $995.
Whether additional configurations will join the series remains unspecified in current reporting.
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Who reported it (5)
- QUAD Introduces Elegan Essential Install · 43d ago
- A British Hi-Fi Elite Just Dropped a Set of Bookshelf Speakers for Rising Audiophiles Gear Patrol · 43d ago
- QUAD Elegan 1 and Elegan 2 Speakers Bring British Hi-Fi Back to Earth From $995 eCoustics · 43d ago
- QUAD lowers the drawbridge with Elegan standmount & floorstander Darko.Audio · 43d ago
- Quad’s new speakers are made to “deliver high-end performance at accessible prices” What Hi-Fi? · 43d ago
Quick answers
What models are included in the new Quad series?
The series consists of the Elegan 1 and Elegan 2 speakers.
What is the entry price for the Elegan line?
According to coverage from eCoustics, pricing for the speakers starts at $995.
How is the manufacturer positioning these speakers?
Quad states the speakers are designed to provide high-end performance at accessible prices for rising audiophiles.
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