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ELAC Debut 3.0 DB53 5.25" Passive Bookshelf Speaker - Pair
ELAC Debut 3.0 DB53 5.25" Passive Bookshelf Speaker - Pair
ELAC Debut 3.0 DB53 5.25" Passive Bookshelf Speaker - Pair
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Description
The ELAC Debut 3.0 series is built to bring ELAC’s acoustic legacy into approachable systems with a more refined look and carefully updated driver technology. The Debut 3.0 DB53 is a compact 2-way bass reflex bookshelf speaker designed for stereo and surround sound setups, combining a newly developed aramid fiber mid-bass woofer with a calibrated 1 inch aluminum dome tweeter. A braced MDF cabinet, dual flared rear porting, and magnetically attached grilles help deliver clean sound with a modern, hardware-free appearance.
Key Features
- 2-way bass reflex bookshelf speaker design for stereo or surround applications
- 1 inch aluminum dome tweeter calibrated for clarity, detail, and wide dispersion
- 5.25 inch woven aramid-fiber cone mid-woofer for tight, controlled bass with low distortion
- Internally braced cabinet to reduce resonances and cabinet coloration
- Magnetically attached removable cloth grilles for a clean, hardware-free front look
- Dual flared rear-firing port design intended to enhance low frequencies and reduce distortion
- 5-way metal binding posts for standard speaker cable connections
- Easy to drive design intended to work well with a wide range of amplifiers
Sound and Use Case
DB53 is designed for balanced listening with a focus on clarity and control in a compact bookshelf form factor. The aluminum dome tweeter is built for clean high-frequency detail and consistent coverage across the listening area, while the aramid-fiber mid-woofer is engineered for punchy, well-defined low frequencies. Internal bracing helps keep the cabinet quieter so the sound you hear is driven by the drivers rather than enclosure vibration.
Use DB53 as a pair for music listening in small to mid-size rooms, or as part of a multi-channel home theater system. With a 6 ohm nominal impedance and 86.5 dB sensitivity, DB53 is intended to reach satisfying levels with modest amplifier power.
Technical Specifications
| Model | ELAC Debut 3.0 DB53 |
| Speaker Type | 2-way, bass reflex |
| Frequency Response | 42 Hz to 38 kHz |
| Frequency Response (-6 dB) | 42 Hz to 38 kHz |
| Frequency Response (-3 dB) | 70 Hz to 34 kHz |
| Nominal Impedance | 6 Ω |
| Minimum Impedance | 4.8 Ω at 200 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86.5 dB (2.83 V/1 m) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1900 Hz |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 20 to 120 W per channel |
| Nominal and Peak Power Handling | 120 W |
| Power Handling | 50 W RMS per channel, 70 W peak per channel |
| Tweeter | 1 inch aluminum dome |
| Mid-Woofer | 5.25 inch woven aramid-fiber cone |
| Cabinet | CARB2 rated 16 mm MDF |
| Cabinet Finish | Black Ash Vinyl, Satin Black Vinyl Front |
| Enclosure Ports | 1 rear-firing port per speaker, dual flared |
| Binding Posts | 5-way metal |
| Grille | Removable cloth grille, magnetic attachment |
| Placement | Tabletop or bookshelf (with included hardware) |
| Floor Contacts | Adjustable rubber feet |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 6.8 x 12.2 x 10.5 inches (172 x 311 x 267 mm) each |
| Net Weight | 13.34 lb (6.05 kg) |
| Package Weight | 31.115 lb |
| Box Dimensions (L x W x H) | 19 x 16.2 x 14.3 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Environmental Resistance | No |
What’s in the Box
- ELAC Debut 3.0 DB53 bookshelf 2-way speakers (black, pair)
- 4 rubber feet
- Limited 3-year manufacturer warranty
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