The ELAC Debut line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 8 models, from the ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 and ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 to the ELAC Debut 3.0 DB53, ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63 and ELAC Debut 3.0 DF53. Ratings run from 3.2/5 to 4.2/5. Of these, 8 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
Debut 2.0 B5.2 to Debut 3.0 DB53
The ELAC Debut 3.0 DB53 replaced the ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2. It rates higher, 3.9/5 against 3.2/5.
| Spec | Debut 2.0 B5.2 | Debut 3.0 DB53 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 5.25” aramid-fiber woofer, 1” cloth-dome tweeter | 1” aluminum dome tweeter in waveguide, 5.25” woven aramid-fiber woofer |
| Sensitivity | About 83dB after recommended EQ | 86dB (2.83V @ 1m) |
| Weight | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) each | 13.3 lbs (6.05 kg) each |
Debut 2.0 B6.2 to Debut 3.0 DB63
The ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63 replaced the ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2. It rates higher, 4.2/5 against 3.5/5.
| Spec | Debut 2.0 B6.2 | Debut 3.0 DB63 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 25mm tweeter + 165mm woofer | 6.5” Aramid Fiber woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 86.5dB | 86.2dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 64Hz | 76Hz |
| Weight | 29.1 lbs (13.2 kg) | 17.2 lbs (7.8 kg) each |
Full Debut 2.0 B6.2 vs Debut 3.0 DB63 comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the ELAC Debut are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the ELAC Debut, from the ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 and ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 to the ELAC Debut 3.0 DB53, ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63 and ELAC Debut 3.0 DF53.
What replaced the ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2?
The ELAC Debut 3.0 DB53 replaced the ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2. It is rated 3.9/5, against 3.2/5 for the ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2.
What replaced the ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2?
The ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63 replaced the ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2. It is rated 4.2/5, against 3.5/5 for the ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2.