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AQuad S-4BELAC Debut Reference DFR52
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1016 mm (101.6 cm) · 1 mm = 0.55 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Quad | ELAC |
| Model | Quad S-4 | ELAC Debut Reference DFR52 |
| Height | 870 mm | 1016 mm |
| Width | 180 mm | 234 mm |
| Depth | 300 mm | 242 mm |
| Weight | 20.5 kg | 16.7 kg |
| Enclosure | passive-radiator | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (ribbon), 1× 100 mm midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 2× 125 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (soft dome), 3× 133 mm woofer (aramid-fibre cone) |
| Frequency — low | 44 Hz | 42 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–200 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $1,499 / pair | $1,598 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | quad-hifi.co.uk ↗ | elac.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.