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Available now at Vinyl Sound Canada, your trusted destination for premium QUAD audio products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoven Kevlar Driver Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e 165mm Kevlar cone enables wide-bandwidth pistonic operation, reducing resonance and midrange coloration for exceptional clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaveguide-Optimised Tweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precisely profiled waveguide controls high-frequency dispersion for consistent off-axis response and smooth midrange integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinkwitz-Riley Crossover at 2.9kHz:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polypropylene capacitors and air-core inductors ensure phase coherence and seamless driver integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQUAD Airflow™ Bass Reflex Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimised port geometry reduces turbulence and distortion, delivering tighter and more extended low-frequency performance down to 44Hz (-6dB).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResonance-Controlled MDF Cabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strategically braced high-density MDF enclosure with internal damping minimises panel resonance and cabinet coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Finish Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real wood walnut veneer and deep matte black — inspired by QUAD's flagship ESL-X series — for seamless integration into modern and traditional interiors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQUAD System Synergy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aesthetic and acoustic DNA aligned with the QUAD 3 and QUAD 33 electronics for a cohesive hi-fi system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-way bookshelf, bass reflex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e165mm woven Kevlar cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreble Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm soft dome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86dB (2.83V \/ 1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8Ω compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.3Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56Hz – 24kHz (±3dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass Extension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44Hz (-6dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover Frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.9kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–150W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak SPL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e102dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet Volume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.6L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e345 × 222 × 333mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.25kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReal wood walnut veneer \/ Matte black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtective feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of speaker is the QUAD ELEGAN 1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QUAD ELEGAN 1 is a 2-way bookshelf (standmount) speaker using a bass reflex enclosure. It is designed for near- to mid-field listening and performs best in small to medium-sized rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat driver technology does the ELEGAN 1 use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ELEGAN 1 uses a 165mm woven Kevlar cone mid\/bass driver paired with a 25mm soft dome tweeter. Kevlar was chosen for its optimal balance of stiffness and controlled behaviour, enabling wider bandwidth pistonic operation and reducing midrange coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat amplifier power does the QUAD ELEGAN 1 require?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ELEGAN 1 has a sensitivity of 86dB and works with amplifiers rated between 30W and 150W. Its nominal impedance is 8Ω with a minimum of 4.3Ω, making it compatible with the vast majority of integrated and stereo amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat finishes are available for the ELEGAN 1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QUAD ELEGAN 1 is available in two finishes: real wood walnut veneer and deep matte black. The walnut veneer reflects QUAD's traditional heritage, while the matte black finish draws inspiration from QUAD's flagship ESL-X electrostatic series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the ELEGAN 1 differ from the ELEGAN 2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ELEGAN 1 is a compact 2-way standmount speaker designed for smaller rooms and near-field listening, while the ELEGAN 2 is a full 3-way floorstanding speaker with dual bass drivers and a dedicated isolated midrange chamber for larger spaces. At Vinyl Sound Canada, you can explore both models and receive expert advice to help you choose the right speaker for your listening room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the QUAD ELEGAN 1 work well with QUAD electronics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The ELEGAN 1 shares the same design philosophy and aesthetic DNA as the QUAD 3 and QUAD 33 integrated amplifiers, creating a cohesive visual and acoustic pairing. Vinyl Sound Canada offers a complete selection of QUAD electronics, making it easy to build a perfectly matched hi-fi system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the QUAD ELEGAN 1 near Toronto, ON?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can purchase the QUAD ELEGAN 1 from Vinyl Sound Canada, an authorized QUAD dealer serving Toronto and customers across Canada. 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