Hear Why Affordability Can Still Sound Like Music to Your Ears: ELAC Debut 3.0 DB53 Bookshelf Loudspeakers Feature New Driver Set and Architecture, Play with Clarity, Detail, and Openness
ELAC, the company that wowed thousands of dyed-in-the-wool audiophiles and steered many new listeners to the hobby with its line of high-performance, incredibly affordable speakers in the late 2010s, returns to its roots with the Debut 3.0 DB53 bookshelf speaker. Bolstered by a newly developed one-inch aluminum dome tweeter whose stiffness and lightness allow it to play with stellar clarity and detail, Debut 3.0 DB53 reproduces music with size-belying openness and consistency. A newly devised 5.25-inch aramid fiber woofer — chosen for its strength and rigidity — further permits this two-way model to deliver punchy bass that comes across with head-turning accuracy and definition.
On the inside of the CARB2-rated 16mm-thick MDF cabinet finished in black ash vinyl, the 12.2 x 6.8 x 10.5-inch (HWD) Debut 3.0 DB53 has reinforced internal bracing that helps reduce vibrations and ensure what reaches your ears is clean and balanced. On the rear, dual flared port tubes and five-way binding posts add extra practicality and sonic-minded strengths. Magnetically attached grilles and a satin black vinyl front give Debut 3.0 DB53 in black-tie-like looks. Developed to seamlessly pair with 20-120Wpc amplifiers, the 13.34-pound Debut 3.0 DB53 can serve as both a fantastic choice for a smaller two-channel stereo system or as rear speakers in a multi-channel system.
For more information on the big-value Debut 3.0 Series, reach out to a Music Direct audio consultant at 312-433-0200.
- Aluminum Dome Tweeter – This newly developed aluminum dome tweeter featured on the ELAC Debut 3.0 speakers offers a range of benefits that significantly enhance audio performance.
- Aramid Fiber Woofers – The inclusion of a newly developed aramid fiber woofer in the ELAC Debut 3.0 speakers presents a host of benefits that elevate the overall audio experience.
- Internal Bracing – The internal speaker bracing of the ELAC Debut 3.0 speakers is a critical design feature that significantly enhances audio performance.
- Luxurious Cosmetics/Magnetically Attached Grilles – The ELAC Debut 3.0 series speakers have undergone a significant cosmetic upgrade, enhancing both their visual appeal and functional design.
- Easy To Drive – The entire Debut 3.0 line-up of speakers require less power from an amplifier to achieve the same volume level as lower impedance speakers, making them more efficient and compatible with a wider range of amplifiers, including those with lower power ratings.
- Speaker Type: 2-Way, Bass Reflex
- Frequency Response: 42 to 38Khz
- Nominal Impedance: 6Ω
- Minimum Impedance: 4.8 Ω at 200H
- Sensitivity @2.83 v/1m: 86.5 dB
- Crossover Frequency: 1900 Hz
- Recommended Amplifier Power: 20 - 120 W
- Nominal/Peak Power Handling: 120 W
- Tweeter: 1- inch Aluminum dome:
- Midrange (aramid-fiber): N/A
- Woofer (aramid-fiber): 5 1/4 "
- Cabinet: CARB2 rated 16mm MDF
- Cabinet Finish: Black Ash Vinyl, Satin Black Vinyl Front
- Port: Dual Flared
- Binding Post: 5-way metal
- Width (in / mm): 6.8/17
- Height (in / mm): 12.2/311
- Depth (in / mm): 10.5/267
- Net Weight (lbs / KG): 13.34/6.05