![]() ![]() An unusually high ceiling of 35k Hz is well above what a human can hear and might seem pointless, but a high top end also implies a low bottom end, meaning the tweeter will sound good all the way up to the crossover point (2200 Hz). The response range is actually quite decent for a 2 way bookshelf speaker. But a louder speaker doesn’t necessarily sound better, especially if you’re going to be listening at close/mid range. A ~36 W* 2-way bookshelf speaker isn’t going to get extremely loud, and similarly priced units from Polk, Klipsch et al boast multiple times more power for the same price, and also have components that prioritize loudness. Lets talk specs now – the Elac speakers honestly have pretty modest power specs. They are each slightly bigger and heavier than their predecessors, but not exorbitantly so. The MDF cabinet has been revamped, and is slightly bigger to accommodate the port being on the same side as the drivers. Other than that these speakers have a few minor improvements/changes. This complements the front facing port in that it makes speaker placement all the more flexible. The third significant design change is the tweeter is slightly pushed out and thus has more dispersion, which sort of contrasts with other speakers that are horn loaded and intended to point exactly at a single sweet spot. That coverage isn’t bad, but it’s comparatively worse to the much more standard 5 year warranty on passive speakers. ![]() This is somewhat a concern with Elac’s mere 3 year warranty on their passive speakers. The disadvantage of cloth drivers is that their more prone to damage and wear and tear. The Debut 2.0s use a proprietary woven cloth/fiber blend that has the propensity to be very stiff and light and perform better than a polymer or metallic driver, especially at closer range and lower volume. The second significant design change is an upgraded woofer material. A front facing port gives the flexibility for a user to flush these speakers into a wall or shelf without compromising the design, which is actually a nice option for the layperson who can’t angle their speakers on stands for example. While a back or downward facing port isn’t technically inferior (most ported speakers use those directions), the issue is that the speaker becomes harder to place in order for the port to function properly. ![]() The first significant design change is that they moved the port to the front. Other than that, and a few minor spec differences, the overall design between the two is the same, hence our joint review herein. The Debut 2.0 bookshelf speakers similarly come in two different sized versions with a standard 5.25 or 6.5 in woofer respectively. How do the new Debut 2.0 improve upon them? And are these new generation speakers worth a premium? That’s what we’re discussing here. The original Debut bookshelf speakers have been highly praised and still remain strong sellers. The original lineup was an improvement upon similar budget-tier speakers he previously designed for Pioneer, which is where Elac subsequently recruited him from. The original Debut lineup was designed by renowned audio engineer Andrew Jones with the goal of producing truly audiophile caliber speakers at an affordable price. Review And DiscussionĮlac’s aptly named Debut 2.0 speakers are an updated version of their still somewhat recently released Debut lineup. *When nominal/RMS power isn’t specified by manufacturer, we use an approximation of ~30% of the specified peak/dynamic power for comparison purposes. Important Specs Overview and Comparison Table Model B5.2 B6.2 Speaker Type passive, 2-way, ported (<- same) Continuous Power Handling 36 W* (<- same) Peak Power Handling 120 W (<- same) Impedance 6 ohms (<- same) Response Range 46 - 35k Hz 44 - 35k Hz Sensitivity (db/W/m) 86 87 Woofer Size 5.25 in 6.5 in Unit Dimensions (w x d x h) 7 x 9 x 13.5 in 7.5 x 10.5 x 14.5 Unit Weight 13 lb 16 lb Warranty 3 years 3 years Also still on the expensive side, but could be well worth it for some. Bottom Line: a notable improvement upon the still popular and somewhat recent Debut bookshelf speakers. ![]()
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