Elac Debut Reference DBR-62 Speaker Review

[MZKM]

Excellent read. How come the panther didn't hit the ace @amirm?

If I recall:
The golf swing is for excellent products by American [non-European] brands.
The soccer ball is for excellent products by non-American [European] brands.

 

[vkvedam]

If I recall:
The golf swing is for excellent products by American brands.
The soccer ball is for excellent products by non-American brands.

I don't think so as Topping gets it all the time ;-)

 

[MZKM]

I don't think so as Topping gets it all the time ;-)

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...-and-streamer-review.10770/page-3#post-300234

Looks like only Europe, not all international brands.

 

[AudioSceptic]

Friend images of this speaker are easily found all over the web already. You can even go to the ELAC website. Just saying, not trying to be mean here.

OK, but Amir has often shown photos of the backs of other speakers (which can also be found elsewhere) and commented on the quality of the terminals.

 

[AudioSceptic]

A amplifier capable of driving a speaker at 4 Ohms speaker impedance. Lower is better. Some amps are capable of 2 Ohms. They are usually labelled as, "High current." A quick check of the rear panel of the amp will show if they specify it for driving 4 Ohms speakers.

4 Ohm output = 2x 8 Ohm?

 

[AudioSceptic]

I was feeling good until I noticed the size. For my application (hang on a wall) they are too tall and too deep. Looking for something more in the 11" tall/8" deep range. Will be using subs so can give up a little bottom end. The search continues. Any (passive) suggestions?

Seems like an LS3/5a-type would suit?

 

[AudioSceptic]

Available on UK Amazon too, I think currently for £579, but that may involve signing up for one of their credit cards?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Debut-Refe...words=elac+dbr+62&qid=1585211167&sr=8-1-fkmr0

So many things tested here not always available easily in the UK.

Easily found at actual hi-fi dealers for £499. ;-)

Edit: Mr Savage beat me to it!

 

[tuga]

Thanks another great acoustic review because that anechoic response of DBR-62 seems to perform so exelent to your ears in your room suggest because their anechoic performance is some related try on F35 into same position with one PEQ +3dB/Q0,5/@100Hz as seen below ...
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Nice BBC dip in-room too.

 

[wje]

"ELAC's VP of Engineering, Andrew Jones, breaks down the Debut Reference DBR62 with Kevin Deal and does not drop acid."

Thanks for linking this overview video. I loved the intro with Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit".

 

[wje]

The ELAC UB5 appears very similar to the Pioneer that scored very poorly. (although professional reviews of that 3 way pioneer were pretty solid)
I am interested though in whether or not UB5 measures well here. It may in fact not be the "same" as the pioneer and I am curious how a 3 way and 2 way at the same price from the same designer compare here.

Yes, good points made. At the moment, I'm splitting my use between the Monitor Audio Bronze 2 and the Elac B6.2 and was looking to move up in the Elac range. Being the Debut Reference is priced similar to the UB5, I was interested in comparing the two. Ironically, Best Buy has the UB5 "Slim" version in the Magnolia showroom, but they don't have it in the listening room. My guess is that they don't want to have an $850 speaker that compares or betters their $1,100 - $1,900 bookshelf speakers that are on display.

 

[DSJR]

Easily found at actual hi-fi dealers for £499. ;-)

Edit: Mr Savage beat me to it!

Ah ok - I don't get out very far and products like this aren't really what the local dealer wants to sell (they have Q Acoustics though).

 

[Labjr]

"ELAC's VP of Engineering, Andrew Jones, breaks down the Debut Reference DBR62 with Kevin Deal and does not drop acid."

Kevin Deal is hard to take seriously. He pushes a lot of audiophile nonsense.

 

[sejarzo]

Kevin Deal is hard to take seriously. He pushes a lot of audiophile nonsense.

Did you happen to watch it and see any of the expressions on Jones' face when Deal went in that direction?

 

[mi-fu]

It did not. Had a nice, large image.

wow. that is excellent. thanks amir!

do you have any recommendation of amp with matching price/performance for this speaker?

 

[wje]

Kevin Deal is hard to take seriously. He pushes a lot of audiophile nonsense.

Yes, I'm sure Kevin would love to sell us the $599 Elac Debut speakers - along with $2,000 speaker cables and $1,500 in cable risers, too.

 

[mi-fu]

https://www.audioaffair.co.uk › elac...
Web results
Elac Debut Reference DBR62 Speakers (Pair) at Audio Affair

£499.00.

Can't argue with that though I'd like some amps inside the box and a little DSP magic to perfect performance. Surly that would not push the bom up too much and offer even better value .

Btw has anyone ever thought of putting a bypass on a active speaker so it could be used as a passive?

I know it sounds bonkers but some audiophiles might like it

Agree that an active speaker with DSP function would be nice. But DBR62 is hard to resist with its price tag and performance

Time to replace your broken 705p?

 

[ROOSKIE]

https://www.audioaffair.co.uk › elac...
Web results
Elac Debut Reference DBR62 Speakers (Pair) at Audio Affair

£499.00.

Can't argue with that though I'd like some amps inside the box and a little DSP magic to perfect performance. Surly that would not push the bom up too much and offer even better value .

Btw has anyone ever thought of putting a bypass on a active speaker so it could be used as a passive?

I know it sounds bonkers but some audiophiles might like it

You would need to design a passive crossover. Makes little sense.
Only if the drivers and box were excellent and the amps were total crap or broken.

 

[Cahudson42]

Agree that an active speaker with DSP function would be nice. But DBR62 is hard to resist with its price tag and performance

And with no active speaker hiss..

 

[renaudrenaud]

Was ready to order, but there is no delivery point near my address... And I am stuck at home. We will see in few weeks...

 

[Doodski]

4 Ohm output = 2x 8 Ohm?

If the rear panel states 2x8Ohm then that is OK. If it does not then it probably is not OK for 2x8Ohm or even 1x4Ohm. Sometimes amplifier speakers A&B are wired in series. It's rare but I've seen it.