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Have you auditioned all speakers under $1k to make that ridiculous claim? 😂

It's gratifying to see that Black Ice Audio stands behind its products and is US based, a factor in repairs. It's a happy surprise to learn that the FX10's 12 watts can satisfactorily drive the LS50 Meta's 85dB / 8 Ohm load and that the synergy of warmth and neutrality works so well. Matched quads is absolutely the way to go and IMO there is still much you can do to improve the sound. Obviously, upgrading the tubes with ones like Cryotone, Sophia Electric and Watford Valves will further improve the sound. Providing clean AC and replacing the FX10's fuse with Swiss Digital's Fuse Box will elevate the sound even further. Herbie's Audio Lab's Tube Dampers are useful in eliminating any tube microphonics. Herbie's Tenderfoots are the least expensive but still effective way that I know of to isolate the amp from both external vibrations and internal microphonics. Of course, audio equipment comprises a chain so cables and source matter as well. Finally, there's the room which at least where pictured appears to have a lot of hard reflective surfaces. Audio is a journey and in my experience, accessories do matter.

Thank you for video! I enjoyed listening to how you expressed your thoughts and feelings. It was like listening to a good Hi-Fi setup, 😊. I've been peeking on this Elac since their announcement...

Your channel popped up in my feed because I'm all into the audio hobby. I immediately subscribed. Thanks for this 2nd review of the Elac db63 speakers. You have convinced me that these would be an upgrade to my Triangle Bro 3 speakers. I have a Rel 10in and SVS 12 in sealed subs so the Elacs would only be in play above 80 hertz.

Having a bit more background info than some, plus having been a speaker manu clear back into the late '70s, watching tubes die out to germanium transistors, die out to silicon bi-polar, die out to VFET, quickly die out to MosFet, and from class AB to A to G to X to D to Tripath to .. Yeah, what a long strange trip it's been, lol, So of the two mentioned, ...I'd take Klipsch.

How do they compare with the Focal Choras ? I have 806 Choras and haven’t found anything that made me want to replace them

Have you listened to the HECO Aurora 300 and can compare them with these?

I really appreciate this video. You described the 3.0 (and your own listening preferences) in so many different ways that I have a good sense for whether I will like the sound of it or not. Like you, I prefer warm over brite too. Basically.... I'll be getting a pair of these shortly. As well... I liked and subscribed! Thanks for the video👍🏽

Hi, which one is a better choise thinking just in sound quality: this 3.0 or the uni-fi ub52 (3 way speakers) also from ELAC, thanks!!

Keep the video's coming! 👍

Please compare them to the Heco Aurora 300.

I hesitate between these and Wharfedale Denton 85. Any idea how they compare? thanks

Love your comparisons to automobiles 👍

Excelente asesoría.

I have yet to listen to any Elac speakers. I plan on going the Q Acoustics route myself, although I was looking at Elac's to gift to my father. How do these compare to the elac debut reference dbr62 if you got the chance to try those? I found a set for $600CAD near me, which isn't far off price wise to the ones you reviewed.

Thanks for your review! I'm definitely going to buy them!! Liked and subscribed! Just one question, do you think I can drive them truth their full potential with a Marantz cinema 70? In a 5.1 setup?

finally a review that doesn't sound like a totally scripted ad

Have you tried the Acoustic Ebergy AE1 active speakers? They get very high praise. For someone that has no hifi equipment yet, it makes me wonder if its worth trying to build a low cost bookshelf system once you factor in price for all decent equipment needed vs adding a wiim mini/ultra streamer to a pair of AE1's....?

Another well done informative presentation-thank you. I’m considering a WIIM or possibly Cambridge integrated. I use Apple Music primarily and will be supplementing with a sub. Any suggestions?

Appreciate the advice. I believe the KEF stands do provide a more aesthetically appealing appearance.

Enjoying your videos. Really good analogy comparisons this time.

Very well explained, taking pains to put them in the proper prospective in terms of performance - sound quality vs price point compared to 3X pricier speakers. Very helpful for those considering to buy these wonderful sounding speakers priced at the budget / entry level. My question is how much better overall you think these Elac Debut 3.0 speakers are compared to Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2 that I have just bought 2 days back from Amazon not realizing the better option of Debut 3.0? If Debut 3.0s are far superior to Debut 2.0s, I can still return the Debut 2.0s and get a pair of Debut 3s.within the 30 days return period under Amazon standard return policy.

ThieAudio's Hype 4 is arguably the best IEM under $500.00.

I like this. Excellent!!

How long were you out of the room when the tube failed

It’s junk

Great points! Thanks. I got this in my little system and for me it’s great!

Definitely an amp on my radar. I DO like to hit 100db, but my Altec Lansings are 98db pressure sensitive, so may be a great pairing.

Sir, would you mind sharing what SPL meter app you use on your phone as is shown in your video?

The FX10H is a an amazing little amp and absolutely the best sound for $800 anywhere. That headphone section is amazing too! Jerred and Jaime are great guys. I just purchased a F35 and it is an amazing amp. Psvane are not that good. I had 4x psvane 12AX7 in there stock (F35). They were very weak and anemic. I put some old 12AX7 in there and took the psvane out. My gawd the amp became a beast. Amazing amazing. Careful with Chinese made tubes. It’s unfortunate that your situation happened. Spend the money on good tubes. I am not sure why Black Ice is using the Psvane. But I am hearing there is issues….with these tubes.

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I also have the Zu DW6's. Trying to decide if I'm going to upgrade my amp to the Black Ice F22 or the Unico Primo. Suggestions welcomed

Nice that this problem was covered under warranty Looks like they have a five year warranty and tubes one year warranty At this price point you get a great warranty Like anything you pay for what you get and there is no free lunch I would get one as an entry to tube amplification at a low price point If you really like tube amplifiers as it appears you do, you might consider getting a higher tier amplifier This is a good beginner tube amplifier like anything there are levels to this The 5x claims are your opinion I get that My opinion is that for $4k to 5k you can do much better There is no free lunch and you get what you pay for

I had the same problem with the Psvane tubes that came with my amp,luckily I was right there and turned the amp off without causing any damage

Good to hear that our perceived benefit from dealing with an American company can really come true! Were those psvanes the original tubes? Have you had enough time with the electroharmonics to describe how they are different? Thanks

can i use my powered subwoofer with this unit?

How would you beat this for more than $700?

I have 2, 1 for each channel. It makes the work of the power supply easier since it only has to provide power to 1 channel. The volume goes up to 70 and I turn both amps up to that and I use the volume control of my SMSL SU-10 to control the volume. It is by far the best amplification I have ever had in my system.

love your style! thanks for the review of the Audiolab 6000A. i have it and like it a lot...but i agree is a bit too 'perfect'. use it now on a second stereo setup and is wonderful for really finding out 'virtues and sins' of speakers! I now have a Marantz model 30 on my main setup and i'm loving it! tremendous grip and punchy bass, huge amount of power and very airy on the top... keep going!

Great to see reviews on affordable things that people need regardless of which speaker we choose.

great review, thanks. just subscribed to your channel. you're doing a great job...

The whole package seems rushed and poorly thought through. Smart people do not spend $350 on something like this. If it is well tuned they will bring out a better version in future.

Waiting on my Elac Debut 3.0 (db63’s). Hope they aren’t only good for in the bedroom? (Hope to make them my main fronts in my living room)

Good choices with one caveat and a suggested addition. The WiiM Amp Pro reportedly offers a significant improvement in fidelity over the prior WiiM Amp. While a sub may not be necessary, the WiiM's high/low pass filtration working in concert with a sub will add greater clarity in the midrange. For those interested in a sub, the Vanguard Caldera - 10" Active Subwoofer by Vera-Fi Audio is a good price match at $199.00 Vera-Fi also offers mass fillable speaker stands for $99.00 PS; the WiiM Amp Pro's room correction is reportedly most useful in identifying bass room nodes and then adjusting the EQ manually in the DSP app section.

Does this WiiM give a good kick and punch to those woofers or is the Model M1 better?

Is that you're listening room?

thanks for the review. very curious about the Q acoustics as i own a pair of Concept 40 which i really like. those Elacs seem -perhaps- the way to go for a second stereo setup...

the klipsch sounds bigger in my opinion

I have this exact system in my bedroom and LOVE it. It's great sound for a very reasonable price. The ELACs, at least in my bedroom, put out an impressive amount of quality bass!

For my bedroom, I’m using a WiiM Ultra, into a Geshelli Labs J2 DAC, into a Black Ice Audio FX10, into a pair of popular kit speakers from Texas (which I refuse to promote). It is an incredibly revealing and beautiful sounding system. Thank you for this review, and sharing your system!!!