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I hoped for comments which addressed the termination of the coincidental tweeter/midrange design of previous ELAC designs and this one, but none. Since ELAC Unifi speakers are on sale, does that mean Andrew Jones’s unique design emphasizing coherence, is out? This review focused on frequency response on axis, which can be achieved without linear phase response, over space. What about comparing the older Debut vs the 3.0 off axis. Or explain why technically this new design doesn’t require coincidence.
We have a great hobby. Last week was a near 10k item and today, a review of something at 5 percent of that. There is something out there for everyone and for every budget. I got started with baby Klipsch bookshelves in 1991 for $299, which I thought was all the money in the world. And now I have BW 702 S2 signatures. Thanks Robinsons for showing all ends of the budget spectrum and everything in between.
You may have missed one! There was a review between the Mc gear and this one for a sub $1000 stereo receiver. You'll find it here: th-cam.com/video/1qsyX-EhRk0/w-d-xo.html
I can honestly say I think your reviews have gotten better as time goes on, which is not something I can say for many channels. You're able to convey the strengths of a product but still point out the differences which may or may not be bad, but I do see you point out glaring issues appropriately. Oh, and the tower version of these speakers may very well be my next buy. Cheers!
@@scottmackenzie6699 They certainly didn't hurt! I feel bad for Quinn, who seems plagued with injuries; that said, it was nice to see Arch get more than a series or two, especially if Ewers is going to be out for any length of time. Heck, even our third stringer got some time on the field.
These sounded great at THESHOW. The Debut 3.0 acoustical designer was Skarff Keibach in Germany. The Debut 3.0 project was a combination of folks from ELAC's R&D Facility in Toronto and Germany.
I'm a guy with very limited funds to allocate to my hobby so my work-around is usually going vintage or at least well used (which many times keeps leading me back to Polk, Snell, DQ's). Value always being the leading factor. I also love large bookshelves. These are going to be my first brand new purchase in about a decade. They just offer too much for the money for me to do my usual waiting a couple years to grab them used. I'm excited to have a brand new pair, and excited that they are these Elacs.
Glad to see that Elac is holding up. They were my first foray into the Hifi world with the original UB5. I actually still use them with a Marantz PM 8006 in my home gym and they are awesome. When I upgraded my living room setup to Klipsch Forte IV and a Mac7200, I couldn’t bring myself to get rid of them, so I stored them away until we built our home gym and I am glad I did. I think the Elac brand is awesome and the Debut and Unifi lines are a really good bang for the buck. They are the brand I always recommend when people ask me about a good starting point in the Hifi world.
Holy crap, thats one of the best, it not THE best measurements Ive seen on this channel, nearfield and in room. I wouldnt worry about that slight rise in the highest octaves, that could easily be solved with toe out. The lower frequencies looks like it is shelved down a bit so near wall placement is possible.That linear in room downward slope is to die for. Even without AJ, Elac continues to make great speakers, objectively and subjectively. This would definitely be my next pair of speakers for my small room. Great review Andrew!
I auditioned a couple pairs of Elac bookshelfers about five years ago for my smaller office system. I enjoyed everything about them and knew they'd never compete with my powered towers. I am very happy to see and hear they still continue to be a great sounding speaker at a very reasonable price. Excellent review and excellent comparisons.
I just bought the debut 3 63 book shelf speakers. Paired with rz50 and rsl speedwoofer mkll…. I’m f ing blown away. I’m stilling waiting for my 63 center speaker 😂. Will move slowly towards 5.2.4 setup. Couldn’t be happier.
Great review! Just heard these at a local audio store. Honestly they possessed more detail and depth than I thought possible at this price point. Speaker positioning is important, but makes these gems sing. Paired with a 12" sub, they were amazing.
I have change my Emotiva T1 floor standing speaker to a par of ELAC old bookshelves and I couldn't be happier. Those ELAC have the purest highs I've ever heard. The beat Emotiva Airmotive, B&W DM303, Jamo Concert series, all JBL stuffs, KEF Q series, MA bronze and silver series by far.
Another great review, and, as is rarely the case, I can agree with you from my own experience. I pre-ordered the Debut 3.0s, and have had them for about a week. In fact, I listened to your review on them through my home theatre system. I will say that I thought they sounded much better after a day or so of breaking in. Beyond that, they are just fantastic. I couldn't be happier. with their clarity and performance. As a 2.1 system with an ELAC sub, they are great with rock and classical music, and they handily cover TV and movie dialogue without a center channel. In fact, I had pre-ordered the matching center from B&H as it was sold out on the ELAC website. However, after listening to these for a couple of days, I cancelled my order. I don't feel like it's necessary.
My ELAC journey began with the stand mount B6, which is an exceptional low cost introduction into audiophile loudspeakers, though they were decidedly rolled off on top. I’ve since graduated through the Uni-fi floorstander and center and onto the Uni-fi 2.0 series of floorstander, center and bookies. Thought the B&W’s were fatiguingly bright and unnatural for my tastes. And Klipsch are definitely an acquired taste. I don’t have the liquidity for comparable 5.1 setups with Sonus Faber or Focal, so I’m quite pleased to be with the neutral, natural sounds of Andrew Jones’ masterpieces.
I bought a pair of these DB63 speakers in September 2024 after hearing them at the THE Show. I have them in my living room, being driven by a Proton AA-1150 power amplifier (which can deliver up to 400WRMS/ch on dynamic peaks, but 50WRMS/ch normally). My living room is huge- about 40' wide with a cathedral ceiling. I have the Elac speakers paired with a Velodyne F-1200 servo subwoofer to handle the bottom of the bottom octave. In short, this system sounds ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL for this price point! The sound certainly is dependent on the source material, but for some of the music I've done in my own studio and played back at 24bit/48kHz, the soundstage image is no kidding the full 40' wide by 10' high with excellent depth. It is really hard to believe that the sound I'm hearing is coming out of those little bookshelf speakers. When people come over for a demo, I tell them to close their eyes and listen, because the visual of what they are seeing in front of them doesn't at all match the audio soundstage they are hearing. Interestingly, the Proton amp never goes into Dynamic Power on Demand mode even when I have these cranked (which means it is putting out 50WRMS/ch or less). I can HIGHLY recommend these Elac speakers for their outstanding price/performance ratio. I am an Electrical Engineer and an Audio Engineer.
I really enjoyed this review, especially the comparisons. Comparing what you are reviewing to other products makes our decisions much easier and cuts through the BS that the various manufacturers toss out there. Your reviews are such a breath of fresh air, and I look forward to each one, even if they involve a category that I am not currently interested in purchasing.
I appreciate a lot the graph comparisons , Nearfield/ room and speaker A/ speaker B. For me are the most valuable pieces of information. I would have liked to see how the Sonus faber graph compares to the Elac too😂. IMO this methodology is the best for any potential buyer. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.👍
Looks like a winner! I am not a B & W fan, as I like to hear what the artist and studio personnel decided the recording should sound like, not a speaker manufacturer's playful interpretation of that recording, but I digress. Anyway, nice to see a speaker be more ACCURATE at a much lower price point, and for Elac to keep on putting out good product after they lost their version of LeBron James. Thoughts on how this stacks up to the KEF Q350?
Happens every time. I just set up my new Polk r200. Found them on sale for 550 and could not help mysef. Coming from a pair of es20 (which I like). Now here these are for 450. But I am not returning the r200's. Because they are awesome and I am lazy. Nice review, wish I had seen it earlier (maybe, I am really digging the r200's). Cheers.
There are always new speakers coming out. Don't second guess yourself after you purchase a good pair of speakers. Sit back and enjoy the music and movies...
@andrewrobinsonreview : Pretty much an interesting review, and I value this for also presenting good equipment from time to time, that does not have to go into the 1000’s of dollars. I am looking for 4 high-speakers ( in-celing not possible ) for my Atmos & Auto3D home cinema. Would you recommend these the ELAC Debut 3.0 for this, or somethings similar such as FOCAL Theva No. 1 ?
I’m not a fan of the one man making a company shine kind of thing. A great leader coming in to put the company into a good path and using that companies talents is great. And Elac is a damn good example of that exact thing. No arguments against Andrew Jones amazing skills and talent, and I think his biggest one is bringing the company together and using what they have available to create amazing things. Having a speaker like this at its price is amazing and I’m glad to see it because it puts way more pressure on other manufacturers to focus on lower prices equipment and drives the competition which is ultimately always good for us the consumers. Good way to put others on notice. I hope we see more of that from Elac in the entire price range they offer. It would be awesome to also put this pair against MoFi pair of similar price designed by Mr. Jones and see just how well he oiled that Elac machine! Great review and video as always! Hope everyone is having a lovely Sunday and Ms. Kristi is feeling better every day!
Love the review. I have been waiting on this release and subsequent review from you. Love some of my older Elac bookshelves and looking to audition this new lineup.
The modern apartament cries for a proper 2.1 system, two nice bookshelves and a nice sub are enough for most. A nice DSP that can create a good surround image from two channels (I use my PC and Peace Equalizer/APO for that purpose) can create a great music and movie environment.
I see people asking for comparison to the Polk R200s, although I think you did that speckled throughout the review, so perhaps just sum up your comparison in that regard in one contiguous segment next week? That said, I request a comparison with KEFs, either Q- or preferably R-series. I heard parts of comparisons with KEFs throughout this review, but again, a comprehensive and contiguous set of statements about comparisons to KEFs would be appreciated. And I am especially curious in a KEF comparison to compare imaging, because in my experience, KEFs are imaging champs, both near- and far-field.
All the reviews so far on the Debut 3 lead me to think it's worth a look / listen , but I don't see it in Australia yet and so , waiting , of course it's l likely going to be a "bit" more expensive here as well ." Thanks for tweaking my impatience , he, he, .
Another great review. These latest ELAC's are getting plenty of good review vibes. As someone who's reviewed hundreds of speakers Andrew, I'd be very interested in hearing your thoughts on good old fashioned paper cones delivering more natural tone and timbre vs metal, kevlar or other exotic materials employed by speaker manufacturers over the past couple of decades? Looking forward to Friday's Unplugged. Thanks.
I bought Elac 2.0 a few years ago . I tried them a few days a found them a little boring to listen too. I than replaced them for Triangle Bro3 and finally exchanged those aswell with Totem Rainmakers ...
same, had the Elac Unify 2.0 and sold them as they had nothing special for me. Used them for at least 50-100 hours. I used the same amp to compare them with Klipsch RP600M first gen. There were some small diffs, bit in terms of clarify not much.
The 2.0 are less picky with positioning due to the front bass reflex port. I don't understand why Elac took that advantage away from the new generation. I have the Debut 2.0 b6.2, the Debut Reference and the Unify Reference. Love them all and they all can be placed close to the wall without the bass becoming overwhelming.
Yes I’ve been waiting for this one! It’s refreshing to see an affordable speaker that looks good, I’ll be cross shopping these with monitor audio silver 100, up to kef r3 meta. If only these came in other finish options like white 🤞
Hell. I bought the 100’s silver last week. Extremely disappointed. I’ve tried 3 different amps. And dacs…It’s bright, but not just that. They have no warmth and I get tired after about 8 songs, I stop listening. They do a good job with live recordings. Good luck. I’ve been very happy with the q acoustics 3030i’s-same price range.
Great review Andrew, as always! Liked all the comparisons too. A pair to put on my list when my daughter(s) go to build their own first systems. Get well soon Kristi!!
@@KristiWright I never liked their sound. But I do like their looks. Hoping to someday find a good amp for them. I’m still searching for something that I really like.
I'm glad to see ELAC delivering an updated tweeter mounting. I find the previous debut references too unattractive to imagine removing the grills. I am pleasantly surprised that the new DBR63 kept the price neutral and the performance uncompromised. It's interesting to see the efficiency improve while bass extension technically also improved, with a new product at the same price. I'd be curious to learn how this was achieved. Inflation has hit some competitors as well, adding to the things that make this product surprising.
Nice review! You think these can replace the JAMO s809 towers? Thinking of grabbing these and the 4 B5 Debut 3.0 and the new centers to replace the whole JAMO setup. My listening room is about 540sqft with a 10ft ceiling. Thank you!
Andrew if you went traveling for a month, let's say on an island and could take a stereo HiFi system with you, what would you choose? The catch is it has to fit in a regular travel case. Also you should review the new Pro-Ject Audio Speaker Box 3 E and 3 E Carbon.
Hi Andrew! Great review. I'm wondering if you could compare the sound of the Debut 3.0 with the Uni-Fi 2.0 bookshelves. Also wondering if you've heard any rumblings of a Uni-Fi 3.0 line... Thanks! Love the channel!
I have the Elac Carina bookshelf and also the new cerwin-vega LA165 bookshelf . At $270 the cerwin-vega LA165 holds its own and does somethings better than the Carina's at 1/4 the price and compete well with them...the new LA series vega are crazy good in the price range...the LA44 at $500 best bang for buck in home audio. 3 way slim tower.
The Debut 2.0 is good, though I didn't like the original quite as much (from brief demos I had of both). These always seem to be good budget offerings though.
I am willing (and eager) to buy these but will also consider the UniFi Reference. Which one should I buy? I'm guessing the new ones are the best value but the UniFi's are a bit better; but are they "better" enough to spend the extra money?
Same question. I have RP600Mii, and was looking for something a little more neutral and with more holographic characteristics. Always been drawn to the Uni-Fi 2.0 bookshelf’s, and was even looking at the Emotiva XB2s. The debut 3.0s are in the conversation too, nor. Ugh
Which speaker, elac 2.o unified, or this elac 3.0 , I have the 2.0 and they sound stage really good, 18 pounds a piece,. imaging is solid, clarity, and realistic in the room . The reason Iam so much detail is I making a point. You've probably have heard both, it would great if you could let me know you're opinion. If you were me would you change over to the 3.o? Thanks
While i find it interesting that you test these as part of a system with a price in the ~$3.5k to $6.5k range (speaker+sub+amp/streamer), i would think these would be much more likely to be an aspirational purchase to go with say, a wiim amp or something else that gives them an all in price of ~$1.5k. Would components in that price range significantly alter the sound?
I got a set of 9.0.4 Debut 2.0s. They are great, especially for music. Since I went with the Klipsch RP line, they are in my basement waiting to be sold. The F6.2 AND the F5.2 have quite a punch.
Thanks for the review! Looking forward to Christie's take as well. How's the quality/fit and finish of the vinyl wrap? Like at the seams, edges, and where it meets the rubberized front baffle. Also does the vinyl finish look convincing? My DBR62 oak vinyl looks so fake, but I suspect it may be harder to tell with this black finish...
I still have never had a opportunity to listen to Elac speakers. I do have PSB tower speakers and Bowers and Wilkins 685s2 which sound very similar. And vintage Polk Audio monitor speakers from the late 80s. I would probably use the monitor 4a to test against the Elacs if I had the chance to get them. The polks are very bright in the treble and midrange and punchy for a 6 inch driver but they get fatiguing. They retailed for roughly 250.00 in 1989.
made the mistake of going to a Crutchfield store, heard the r200's powered by the Mcintosh MAC7200 and sheesh! (wanted to check out the r700s but didn't have them in the showroom) The sounds emitting from that setup was heavenly lol I mean it better for an $8k amp but still. The wife agreed and understands the hobby now. I've been using my fives for awhile (with a sub) now after hearing that I know in the future I'll want to upgrade to the r700s. But I'll have to be patient for now. No questions or anything but thanks for the honest reviews!
Thanks for this review. I really want to hear these. For the price point, they sound like a champ. Visually, the IUD aesthetic on the tweeter does not work for me - but this is why we have speaker grills.
Thank you for the review! This speaker is throwing off my future upgrade plans. I have been considering the LS50 Metas. (Saving up my money.) I have the Debut 6.2, which I really like, and the RP600M II, which I also like. But this speaker sounds like it may require me to rethink my plans. Regardless of price difference. I appreciate your reviews. I think you may be the best of the reviewers (x2, thank you, Kristi, as well) when it comes to speakers. You do a great job of sound description and delineating your preferences. Because of this I find myself giving greater credence to your opinions re: speakers. Also, the combination of opinions (sometimes wildly different) is wonderfully helpful. And since I'm from the South, again, Thanks Y'all!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Lol, well lest we forget Andrew approval for me is 100db+. I regularly play at 95db peaks and to be Carl approved it must be unrestrained or uncompressed at 100db+!!😂 The max I’ve hit is 111db once!😂 True approval for me is 105db peaks. I occasionally hit that. I’ve owned the Klipsch RP-160m the previous version to the 600m, that little bookshelf rocked at 100db+ but unfortunately caused listening fatigue for me (yes even at lower volumes). 😁
Damn. Great episode. This is definitely helpful for anyone looking for good, affordable speakers. And I hope this is also good for ELAC the way that your Model 5 video was for KLH. IMO Andrew Jones is a great designer and an incredible steward for this entire hobby. His Pioneer BS22 got me back into the hobby), but there are a lot of amazing designers in this industry. Within ELAC, any idea who designed these speakers?
I just bought the JBL Hdi 1600 at crutchield 1/2 price 999 wow I am blown away. Check them out. I can say they may sound better than my b&w 703 s3 in my other room at 1/6 the price
I’m at the edge of my seat ready to hear your comparison of the Elac Debut 2.0 b6.2. Is the difference so different from neutral or vocal clarity (of the 2.0s) that I should upgrade? Currently using as fronts for my living room HT on the RZ-50.
Great review, I have been watching these closely as I'm looking to move from on-wall, to bookshelf. If you don't mind me asking. Could you please tell me which stands you are using in the video. I like the design a lot! All the best, love the content you both provide
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It seems good but i'm going to go with the Sonus Faber Lumina II Amator run by the Onkyo TX-RZ50 receiver, paired with SVS 3000 Micro.
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I hoped for comments which addressed the termination of the coincidental tweeter/midrange design of previous ELAC designs and this one, but none. Since ELAC Unifi speakers are on sale, does that mean Andrew Jones’s unique design emphasizing coherence, is out? This review focused on frequency response on axis, which can be achieved without linear phase response, over space. What about comparing the older Debut vs the 3.0 off axis. Or explain why technically this new design doesn’t require coincidence.
ehmmm, where's the sound?
Hello! Do they have port bungs in the package?
We have a great hobby. Last week was a near 10k item and today, a review of something at 5 percent of that. There is something out there for everyone and for every budget. I got started with baby Klipsch bookshelves in 1991 for $299, which I thought was all the money in the world. And now I have BW 702 S2 signatures. Thanks Robinsons for showing all ends of the budget spectrum and everything in between.
You may have missed one! There was a review between the Mc gear and this one for a sub $1000 stereo receiver. You'll find it here: th-cam.com/video/1qsyX-EhRk0/w-d-xo.html
@@KristiWright oh that’s right! Well, close tho! Lol
I can honestly say I think your reviews have gotten better as time goes on, which is not something I can say for many channels. You're able to convey the strengths of a product but still point out the differences which may or may not be bad, but I do see you point out glaring issues appropriately. Oh, and the tower version of these speakers may very well be my next buy. Cheers!
Thank you.
*Good morning, everyone. Thank you for all the well wishes you left for me on Friday. It was heartwarming to see such kindness.*
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@@KristiWright I hope your Longhorns eased some of your symptoms yesterday. It’s nice having two QBs when most programs struggle to have one. 🤘
@@scottmackenzie6699 They certainly didn't hurt! I feel bad for Quinn, who seems plagued with injuries; that said, it was nice to see Arch get more than a series or two, especially if Ewers is going to be out for any length of time. Heck, even our third stringer got some time on the field.
These sounded great at THESHOW. The Debut 3.0 acoustical designer was Skarff Keibach in Germany. The Debut 3.0 project was a combination of folks from ELAC's R&D Facility in Toronto and Germany.
With what amplification?
@@Kukkema Sorry but I didn't take note. I was just talking to Chris about how they sounded.
@@bilguana11 thanks for the info!
I'm a guy with very limited funds to allocate to my hobby so my work-around is usually going vintage or at least well used (which many times keeps leading me back to Polk, Snell, DQ's). Value always being the leading factor. I also love large bookshelves. These are going to be my first brand new purchase in about a decade. They just offer too much for the money for me to do my usual waiting a couple years to grab them used. I'm excited to have a brand new pair, and excited that they are these Elacs.
I hope you enjoy them!
Glad to see that Elac is holding up. They were my first foray into the Hifi world with the original UB5. I actually still use them with a Marantz PM 8006 in my home gym and they are awesome. When I upgraded my living room setup to Klipsch Forte IV and a Mac7200, I couldn’t bring myself to get rid of them, so I stored them away until we built our home gym and I am glad I did. I think the Elac brand is awesome and the Debut and Unifi lines are a really good bang for the buck. They are the brand I always recommend when people ask me about a good starting point in the Hifi world.
Holy crap, thats one of the best, it not THE best measurements Ive seen on this channel, nearfield and in room. I wouldnt worry about that slight rise in the highest octaves, that could easily be solved with toe out. The lower frequencies looks like it is shelved down a bit so near wall placement is possible.That linear in room downward slope is to die for. Even without AJ, Elac continues to make great speakers, objectively and subjectively. This would definitely be my next pair of speakers for my small room. Great review Andrew!
I auditioned a couple pairs of Elac bookshelfers about five years ago for my smaller office system. I enjoyed everything about them and knew they'd never compete with my powered towers. I am very happy to see and hear they still continue to be a great sounding speaker at a very reasonable price. Excellent review and excellent comparisons.
Thanks for sharing and for watching!
I just bought the debut 3 63 book shelf speakers. Paired with rz50 and rsl speedwoofer mkll…. I’m f ing blown away. I’m stilling waiting for my 63 center speaker 😂. Will move slowly towards 5.2.4 setup. Couldn’t be happier.
Very nice!
I appreciate the additional detail on placement, especially the comparison of the manual's recommendations and what worked for you.
Glad you found that helpful!
Great review! Just heard these at a local audio store. Honestly they possessed more detail and depth than I thought possible at this price point. Speaker positioning is important, but makes these gems sing. Paired with a 12" sub, they were amazing.
Have a wonderful Sunday, Andrew and Kristi.
When I finally upgraded my home theater set up I went with Elac debut 2.0, love them excellent for what I listen to (Metal, Jazz, Blues).
Thanks as always. I keep abreast of the new stuff and your insights are valued.
You got it! Thanks!
Andrew, this new ELAC vs Q Acoustics 5020 bookshelf? Are the Q 5020s worth double the price or would you stick with the ELAC and save your money??
Thanks for the SC. I'm noting the question for Friday's Unplugged!
Happy Sunday Andrew and Kristi
Same to you! Thanks so much for tuning in!
Happy Sunday to you two rockstars. Hope Kristi is feeling better..
Have you made a video about how your front wall is made/treated?
Always a highlight of the week. Thanks Mr. Robinson & Kristi💯
Thanks so much!
The DB62 was already amazing value. Happy the DB63 is great too!
I think the 3.0 may be an even better buy. Thanks for watching!
I have change my Emotiva T1 floor standing speaker to a par of ELAC old bookshelves and I couldn't be happier. Those ELAC have the purest highs I've ever heard. The beat Emotiva Airmotive, B&W DM303, Jamo Concert series, all JBL stuffs, KEF Q series, MA bronze and silver series by far.
Which elacs exactly?
@@tougeboi8573 model 203
Another great review, and, as is rarely the case, I can agree with you from my own experience. I pre-ordered the Debut 3.0s, and have had them for about a week. In fact, I listened to your review on them through my home theatre system. I will say that I thought they sounded much better after a day or so of breaking in. Beyond that, they are just fantastic. I couldn't be happier. with their clarity and performance. As a 2.1 system with an ELAC sub, they are great with rock and classical music, and they handily cover TV and movie dialogue without a center channel. In fact, I had pre-ordered the matching center from B&H as it was sold out on the ELAC website. However, after listening to these for a couple of days, I cancelled my order. I don't feel like it's necessary.
So glad you are enjoying your system. Thank you for sharing your experience.
My ELAC journey began with the stand mount B6, which is an exceptional low cost introduction into audiophile loudspeakers, though they were decidedly rolled off on top. I’ve since graduated through the Uni-fi floorstander and center and onto the Uni-fi 2.0 series of floorstander, center and bookies. Thought the B&W’s were fatiguingly bright and unnatural for my tastes. And Klipsch are definitely an acquired taste. I don’t have the liquidity for comparable 5.1 setups with Sonus Faber or Focal, so I’m quite pleased to be with the neutral, natural sounds of Andrew Jones’ masterpieces.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I bought a pair of these DB63 speakers in September 2024 after hearing them at the THE Show. I have them in my living room, being driven by a Proton AA-1150 power amplifier (which can deliver up to 400WRMS/ch on dynamic peaks, but 50WRMS/ch normally). My living room is huge- about 40' wide with a cathedral ceiling. I have the Elac speakers paired with a Velodyne F-1200 servo subwoofer to handle the bottom of the bottom octave. In short, this system sounds ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL for this price point! The sound certainly is dependent on the source material, but for some of the music I've done in my own studio and played back at 24bit/48kHz, the soundstage image is no kidding the full 40' wide by 10' high with excellent depth. It is really hard to believe that the sound I'm hearing is coming out of those little bookshelf speakers. When people come over for a demo, I tell them to close their eyes and listen, because the visual of what they are seeing in front of them doesn't at all match the audio soundstage they are hearing. Interestingly, the Proton amp never goes into Dynamic Power on Demand mode even when I have these cranked (which means it is putting out 50WRMS/ch or less). I can HIGHLY recommend these Elac speakers for their outstanding price/performance ratio. I am an Electrical Engineer and an Audio Engineer.
I really enjoyed this review, especially the comparisons. Comparing what you are reviewing to other products makes our decisions much easier and cuts through the BS that the various manufacturers toss out there. Your reviews are such a breath of fresh air, and I look forward to each one, even if they involve a category that I am not currently interested in purchasing.
I appreciate a lot the graph comparisons , Nearfield/ room and speaker A/ speaker B. For me are the most valuable pieces of information. I would have liked to see how the Sonus faber graph compares to the Elac too😂. IMO this methodology is the best for any potential buyer. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.👍
Looks like a winner! I am not a B & W fan, as I like to hear what the artist and studio personnel decided the recording should sound like, not a speaker manufacturer's playful interpretation of that recording, but I digress. Anyway, nice to see a speaker be more ACCURATE at a much lower price point, and for Elac to keep on putting out good product after they lost their version of LeBron James. Thoughts on how this stacks up to the KEF Q350?
I have not heard any of the Q series bookshelf speakers.
Happens every time. I just set up my new Polk r200. Found them on sale for 550 and could not help mysef. Coming from a pair of es20 (which I like). Now here these are for 450. But I am not returning the r200's. Because they are awesome and I am lazy. Nice review, wish I had seen it earlier (maybe, I am really digging the r200's). Cheers.
The R200s are great and will have a little more bass compared to these. You bought well!
There are always new speakers coming out. Don't second guess yourself after you purchase a good pair of speakers. Sit back and enjoy the music and movies...
Don't worry dude. I've had mine since they came out and I have a serious case of upgraditis but the R200's remain!
And my Elac 2.0 disappear easily paid 459.00 for them, Amazon on sale , these are hard to beat ❤
@andrewrobinsonreview : Pretty much an interesting review, and I value this for also presenting good equipment from time to time, that does not have to go into the 1000’s of dollars.
I am looking for 4 high-speakers ( in-celing not possible ) for my Atmos & Auto3D home cinema. Would you recommend these the ELAC Debut 3.0 for this, or somethings similar such as FOCAL Theva No. 1 ?
I always love your bookshelf speaker reviews and the overall segment. Thanks. Enjoyed it!
Thanks for this very informative review and glad to see a product easily available to a lot of folks even in this not so stellar economy. Well done!
Thanks for watching!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews You're very welcome! I do enjoy your videos.
I’m not a fan of the one man making a company shine kind of thing. A great leader coming in to put the company into a good path and using that companies talents is great. And Elac is a damn good example of that exact thing. No arguments against Andrew Jones amazing skills and talent, and I think his biggest one is bringing the company together and using what they have available to create amazing things. Having a speaker like this at its price is amazing and I’m glad to see it because it puts way more pressure on other manufacturers to focus on lower prices equipment and drives the competition which is ultimately always good for us the consumers. Good way to put others on notice. I hope we see more of that from Elac in the entire price range they offer. It would be awesome to also put this pair against MoFi pair of similar price designed by Mr. Jones and see just how well he oiled that Elac machine!
Great review and video as always!
Hope everyone is having a lovely Sunday and Ms. Kristi is feeling better every day!
Looks solid. ELAC should offer this in more finish options though.
For their entry level speaker and @ less than $500?
Love the review. I have been waiting on this release and subsequent review from you. Love some of my older Elac bookshelves and looking to audition this new lineup.
I would love to see a comparison of the ELAC debut 3 vs the new Emotiva XB2.
Every sunday and friday I'm like a little boy on christmas morning!!! love your videos so much!
I really appreciate that. Thank you for tuning in!
Elac is a top value brand . Thx you guys )) ...
Thanks for watching!
The modern apartament cries for a proper 2.1 system, two nice bookshelves and a nice sub are enough for most.
A nice DSP that can create a good surround image from two channels (I use my PC and Peace Equalizer/APO for that purpose) can create a great music and movie environment.
I really like the look of this speaker.
I see people asking for comparison to the Polk R200s, although I think you did that speckled throughout the review, so perhaps just sum up your comparison in that regard in one contiguous segment next week? That said, I request a comparison with KEFs, either Q- or preferably R-series. I heard parts of comparisons with KEFs throughout this review, but again, a comprehensive and contiguous set of statements about comparisons to KEFs would be appreciated. And I am especially curious in a KEF comparison to compare imaging, because in my experience, KEFs are imaging champs, both near- and far-field.
All the reviews so far on the Debut 3 lead me to
think it's worth a look / listen , but I don't see it in Australia yet
and so , waiting , of course it's
l likely going to be a "bit" more expensive here as well ."
Thanks for tweaking my impatience , he, he, .
Another great review. These latest ELAC's are getting plenty of good review vibes. As someone who's reviewed hundreds of speakers Andrew, I'd be very interested in hearing your thoughts on good old fashioned paper cones delivering more natural tone and timbre vs metal, kevlar or other exotic materials employed by speaker manufacturers over the past couple of decades? Looking forward to Friday's Unplugged. Thanks.
Flagging for Friday's Unplugged!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews That was my hope! Thanks!
I bought Elac 2.0 a few years ago . I tried them a few days a found them a little boring to listen too. I than replaced them for Triangle Bro3 and finally exchanged those aswell with Totem Rainmakers ...
same, had the Elac Unify 2.0 and sold them as they had nothing special for me. Used them for at least 50-100 hours. I used the same amp to compare them with Klipsch RP600M first gen. There were some small diffs, bit in terms of clarify not much.
The 2.0 are less picky with positioning due to the front bass reflex port. I don't understand why Elac took that advantage away from the new generation. I have the Debut 2.0 b6.2, the Debut Reference and the Unify Reference. Love them all and they all can be placed close to the wall without the bass becoming overwhelming.
I like ELAC a lot, but I'm done with bookshelf speakers. I plan on saving a bit more and just getting Lintons. I'm looking for bigger sound.
Get well soon Kristi. We miss your friendly comic bantering. 😊
Always great, concise reviews!!
Thanks, James.
Any chance you can review Elac db5.3?
Yes I’ve been waiting for this one! It’s refreshing to see an affordable speaker that looks good, I’ll be cross shopping these with monitor audio silver 100, up to kef r3 meta. If only these came in other finish options like white 🤞
Hell. I bought the 100’s silver last week. Extremely disappointed. I’ve tried 3 different amps. And dacs…It’s bright, but not just that. They have no warmth and I get tired after about 8 songs, I stop listening. They do a good job with live recordings. Good luck. I’ve been very happy with the q acoustics 3030i’s-same price range.
Also, the 100’s are good at near-field listening.
Thanks!
Thank you! I hope you are having a great day.
Heard both the bookshelf and towers at the LA audio show and was really impressed. For reference, I’m rarely impressed, regardless of price.
They're very good speakers.
Tremendous value with these speakers.
I agree.
Excellent review. Thanks guys.
Hope you're feeling better Kristi.
Great review Andrew, as always! Liked all the comparisons too. A pair to put on my list when my daughter(s) go to build their own first systems. Get well soon Kristi!!
They do look good. I do have a pair of DBR62s that I never listen to and I agree they are hard to drive.
Why don't you listen to them? Did you find another speaker you prefer?
@@KristiWright I never liked their sound. But I do like their looks. Hoping to someday find a good amp for them. I’m still searching for something that I really like.
I'm glad to see ELAC delivering an updated tweeter mounting. I find the previous debut references too unattractive to imagine removing the grills.
I am pleasantly surprised that the new DBR63 kept the price neutral and the performance uncompromised. It's interesting to see the efficiency improve while bass extension technically also improved, with a new product at the same price.
I'd be curious to learn how this was achieved. Inflation has hit some competitors as well, adding to the things that make this product surprising.
DB63, not DBR63. Although I'm very curious how the DBR63 will turn out as I love my DBR62s.
Looks like AJ taught some other Elac engineers a thing or two about speaker design while he was there. Got me wanting to upgrade my Debut F5.2s
Will there be a review on the Kef Kc92 you have?
Seconded!
❤ happy Sunday 🎉🎉🎉
Same to you.
Nice review! You think these can replace the JAMO s809 towers? Thinking of grabbing these and the 4 B5 Debut 3.0 and the new centers to replace the whole JAMO setup. My listening room is about 540sqft with a 10ft ceiling. Thank you!
Andrew if you went traveling for a month, let's say on an island and could take a stereo HiFi system with you, what would you choose? The catch is it has to fit in a regular travel case.
Also you should review the new Pro-Ject Audio Speaker Box 3 E
and 3 E Carbon.
Fun question! Tune in on Friday (Unplugged) for my answer.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Awesome! Will do.
How do these compare to the kef q350 or 150?
I may be an anomaly, but the Elac Debut just did not speak to me... I returned them and continue to listen to and thoroughly enjoy my Amphions...
Hi Andrew! Great review. I'm wondering if you could compare the sound of the Debut 3.0 with the Uni-Fi 2.0 bookshelves. Also wondering if you've heard any rumblings of a Uni-Fi 3.0 line... Thanks! Love the channel!
Thank you. How does it compare with the Monitor Audio 50 Silver 7g
Elac holding the standard high I see! Great review!
Thanks for watching!
Great Sunday Everyone!
Hello and thanks for joining us yesterday.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews was a bit late due to work, but always here !
The front ported design on the 2.0’s has been amazing for getting good sound and having these next to my TV.
Feels like you almost can't go wrong with ELAC. I have the FS 247.4 (Carina Floorstanding, one of the Andrew Jones models) and am very happy.
Hoping to grab these during black friday. A sweeter deal would be icing on the cake
another pairing I’d like to see is the ELAC Debut 3 6.2 with the Revel M106 or M105.
I have the Elac Carina bookshelf and also the new cerwin-vega LA165 bookshelf . At $270 the cerwin-vega LA165 holds its own and does somethings better than the Carina's at 1/4 the price and compete well with them...the new LA series vega are crazy good in the price range...the LA44 at $500 best bang for buck in home audio. 3 way slim tower.
I cant wait to se your review of the All New Moniter audio gold 100 6g👌
You mean the gold
@@RTA33 correct👍💖olso integra avr is back see you soon...👌
The Debut 2.0 is good, though I didn't like the original quite as much (from brief demos I had of both). These always seem to be good budget offerings though.
thank you for great review, how would you compare them with Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G, please?
I am willing (and eager) to buy these but will also consider the UniFi Reference. Which one should I buy? I'm guessing the new ones are the best value but the UniFi's are a bit better; but are they "better" enough to spend the extra money?
I’d love to see this channel review the Polk signature elite Es60
Thank you for the review. Would it be fair to compare these to the Uni-fi's? If so, how are they in Is comparison?
Same question. I have RP600Mii, and was looking for something a little more neutral and with more holographic characteristics. Always been drawn to the Uni-Fi 2.0 bookshelf’s, and was even looking at the Emotiva XB2s. The debut 3.0s are in the conversation too, nor. Ugh
The unifi ub52 2.0s are a much better speaker for the simple fact their 3way.
Which speaker, elac 2.o unified, or this elac 3.0 , I have the 2.0 and they sound stage really good, 18 pounds a piece,. imaging is solid, clarity, and realistic in the room . The reason Iam so much detail is I making a point. You've probably have heard both, it would great if you could let me know you're opinion. If you were me would you change over to the 3.o? Thanks
While i find it interesting that you test these as part of a system with a price in the ~$3.5k to $6.5k range (speaker+sub+amp/streamer), i would think these would be much more likely to be an aspirational purchase to go with say, a wiim amp or something else that gives them an all in price of ~$1.5k. Would components in that price range significantly alter the sound?
They are no doubt designed with affordable gear in mind.
Great review. Thanks for sharing.
thanks for watching!
The lack of bass is disappointing. So are the looks and the choice of colours.
Sub is mandatory.
I got a set of 9.0.4 Debut 2.0s. They are great, especially for music. Since I went with the Klipsch RP line, they are in my basement waiting to be sold. The F6.2 AND the F5.2 have quite a punch.
My B5.2’s definitely need some power to come alive but scale nicely with a subwoofer. I still prefer my RP 8000f ii - especially at low volumes.
@@derekf7772 yeah I run RP8000 add 504C. RP5000 for wides, surrounds, and rear surrounds. 99% Home Theater
@@derekf7772 same with the debut 2.0. not needed but definitely benefits
Looks similar to the PMC prodigy 1. Is the PMC’s on your review list, Andrew?
Not at the moment.
Thanks for the review! Looking forward to Christie's take as well.
How's the quality/fit and finish of the vinyl wrap? Like at the seams, edges, and where it meets the rubberized front baffle. Also does the vinyl finish look convincing? My DBR62 oak vinyl looks so fake, but I suspect it may be harder to tell with this black finish...
I still have never had a opportunity to listen to Elac speakers. I do have PSB tower speakers and Bowers and Wilkins 685s2 which sound very similar. And vintage Polk Audio monitor speakers from the late 80s. I would probably use the monitor 4a to test against the Elacs if I had the chance to get them. The polks are very bright in the treble and midrange and punchy for a 6 inch driver but they get fatiguing. They retailed for roughly 250.00 in 1989.
made the mistake of going to a Crutchfield store, heard the r200's powered by the Mcintosh MAC7200 and sheesh! (wanted to check out the r700s but didn't have them in the showroom) The sounds emitting from that setup was heavenly lol I mean it better for an $8k amp but still. The wife agreed and understands the hobby now. I've been using my fives for awhile (with a sub) now after hearing that I know in the future I'll want to upgrade to the r700s. But I'll have to be patient for now. No questions or anything but thanks for the honest reviews!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this review. I really want to hear these. For the price point, they sound like a champ. Visually, the IUD aesthetic on the tweeter does not work for me - but this is why we have speaker grills.
Thank you for the review! This speaker is throwing off my future upgrade plans. I have been considering the LS50 Metas. (Saving up my money.) I have the Debut 6.2, which I really like, and the RP600M II, which I also like. But this speaker sounds like it may require me to rethink my plans. Regardless of price difference. I appreciate your reviews. I think you may be the best of the reviewers (x2, thank you, Kristi, as well) when it comes to speakers. You do a great job of sound description and delineating your preferences. Because of this I find myself giving greater credence to your opinions re: speakers. Also, the combination of opinions (sometimes wildly different) is wonderfully helpful. And since I'm from the South, again, Thanks Y'all!
Nice Review! Thanks so much for showing some measurements! Have a nice week
Not many bookshelf single 61/2 inch woofer speakers can play in my territory!
But hey you got em to 85db, a moderate level. 😜
I actually did a measurement at 95dB, too, and wouldn't you know it, Carl approved!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews
Lol, well lest we forget Andrew approval for me is 100db+.
I regularly play at 95db peaks and to be Carl approved it must be unrestrained or uncompressed at 100db+!!😂
The max I’ve hit is 111db once!😂
True approval for me is 105db peaks. I occasionally hit that.
I’ve owned the Klipsch RP-160m the previous version to the 600m, that little bookshelf rocked at 100db+ but unfortunately caused listening fatigue for me (yes even at lower volumes). 😁
@@Carl-bd1rf 😋
Andrew please review the Elac Unifi Reference series, it’s a tier above the debut reference
Damn. Great episode. This is definitely helpful for anyone looking for good, affordable speakers. And I hope this is also good for ELAC the way that your Model 5 video was for KLH.
IMO Andrew Jones is a great designer and an incredible steward for this entire hobby. His Pioneer BS22 got me back into the hobby), but there are a lot of amazing designers in this industry. Within ELAC, any idea who designed these speakers?
Hi Chris, I believe someone mentioned the designer's name in the comments.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews I saw that, and appreciate the reply
Fine. I’ll give em a try, Andrew. Time to replace my old Athena’s book shelf anyway.
I just bought the JBL Hdi 1600 at crutchield 1/2 price 999 wow I am blown away. Check them out. I can say they may sound better than my b&w 703 s3 in my other room at 1/6 the price
I’m at the edge of my seat ready to hear your comparison of the Elac Debut 2.0 b6.2. Is the difference so different from neutral or vocal clarity (of the 2.0s) that I should upgrade? Currently using as fronts for my living room HT on the RZ-50.
Thank you very much for a detailed and great review. Bought a pair. They are comming ..
Just bought myself a pair of these, heard nothing but good things about these speakers,
+1
Great review, I have been watching these closely as I'm looking to move from on-wall, to bookshelf. If you don't mind me asking. Could you please tell me which stands you are using in the video. I like the design a lot! All the best, love the content you both provide
Hi @jasonp.8371, You'll find that information in the description box just below the video's title. Thanks for watching!
Andrew and Kristi,
Great review.
Does this mean that Mr. Jones protégé at ELAC is going to revamp other speakers in the line?