A Speaker Worth Every Penny! ELAC Debut 3.0 Review (Elac DB63)

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

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[@MaZEEZaM]

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.

[@ВладимирМокеев-в7ь]

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[@Radarcb329]

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.

[@TheBing65]

ehmmm, where's the sound?

[@ctr289]

Hello! Do they have port bungs in the package?

[@tommysshinebox1661]

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.

[@KristiWright]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6LWqotjes2FoZI

[@tommysshinebox1661]

@@KristiWright oh that’s right! Well, close tho! Lol

[@phoenixrising4073]

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!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you.

[@1980JPA]

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.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

I hope you enjoy them!

[@bilguana11]

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.

[@Kukkema]

With what amplification?

[@bilguana11]

@@Kukkema Sorry but I didn't take note. I was just talking to Chris about how they sounded.

[@chrisveltman1795]

@@bilguana11 thanks for the info!

[@savasmooth1]

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.

[@KristiWright]

*Good morning, everyone. Thank you for all the well wishes you left for me on Friday. It was heartwarming to see such kindness.* Enjoy this video!

[@scottmackenzie6699]

@@KristiWright I hope your Longhorns eased some of your symptoms yesterday. It’s nice having two QBs when most programs struggle to have one. 🤘

[@KristiWright]

@@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.

[@themarklar8759]

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??

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks for the SC. I'm noting the question for Friday's Unplugged!

[@FelixtheMetalcat]

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.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks for sharing and for watching!

[@johnvolanski7879]

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.

[@slats66]

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.

[@gareman9417]

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).

[@ericcahall]

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.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Very nice!

[@scottmackenzie6699]

Have a wonderful Sunday, Andrew and Kristi.

[@Nate.drill86]

I appreciate the additional detail on placement, especially the comparison of the manual's recommendations and what worked for you.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Glad you found that helpful!

[@marcmccord5085]

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.

[@inspector4133]

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.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

So glad you are enjoying your system. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@baammm3871]

The DB62 was already amazing value. Happy the DB63 is great too!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

I think the 3.0 may be an even better buy. Thanks for watching!

[@fakeklg]

Always a highlight of the week. Thanks Mr. Robinson & Kristi💯

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks so much!

[@lonniefarmer7067]

Thanks as always. I keep abreast of the new stuff and your insights are valued.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

You got it! Thanks!

[@johnk6256]

Thanks!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you! I hope you are having a great day.

[@kempfand]

@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 ?

[@VicharB]

For nearly 2 years have Debut 2.0 based 5.1.2 home setup with DF6.2 and Sub3030, along with Denon X2800H, loving it.

[@danmordecaijr34]

Happy Sunday Andrew and Kristi

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Same to you! Thanks so much for tuning in!

[@Kukkema]

Happy Sunday to you two rockstars. Hope Kristi is feeling better.. Have you made a video about how your front wall is made/treated?

[@rob_silveira]

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.

[@tougeboi8573]

Which elacs exactly?

[@rob_silveira]

@@tougeboi8573 model 203

[@Harry-Giles]

I always love your bookshelf speaker reviews and the overall segment. Thanks. Enjoyed it!

[@init4fun]

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.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@ericlundberg7824]

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.

[@francescotenti193]

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!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@francescotenti193]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews You're very welcome! I do enjoy your videos.

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

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!

[@RRnow25]

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.👍

[@gavriushka]

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!

[@jamestindle2077]

Always great, concise reviews!!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks, James.

[@IanMacDonald-u1v]

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!!

[@westcoast708]

Elac is a top value brand . Thx you guys )) ...

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@paisleemartinez6425]

Every sunday and friday I'm like a little boy on christmas morning!!! love your videos so much!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

I really appreciate that. Thank you for tuning in!

[@Cy_AV]

I really like the look of this speaker.

[@WilliamVezina-zs5us]

And my Elac 2.0 disappear easily paid 459.00 for them, Amazon on sale , these are hard to beat ❤

[@clanceybarry7542]

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.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

The R200s are great and will have a little more bass compared to these. You bought well!

[@craigjohnchronicles2504]

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...

[@bearclaw5115]

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!

[@victorlgcarvalho]

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.

[@MrBobsher]

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?

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

I have not heard any of the Q series bookshelf speakers.

[@ihsanardinel]

Ive bought the elac after watching several reviews, paired with the marantz stereo 70s its soo good, better that the monitor audio bronze or even the super denton ive listened to while testing before buying, the only one that bested it was lumina2 in terms of detail and clarity, but it differs from your review a bit, where the lumina 2 lacks the low end that the elac could bring, and i dont think i need a sub for the elac while for the lumina 2 its mandarory for me atleast, but Andrew is right, hear it first before buying. Thanks for “hooking” me up with these speakers sir!

[@fencerrandy]

I would love to see a comparison of the ELAC debut 3 vs the new Emotiva XB2.

[@HrWisch]

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.

[@jeffjohn9898]

Get well soon Kristi. We miss your friendly comic bantering. 😊

[@joshblank1]

Any chance you can review Elac db5.3?

[@shawnjass773]

How do these compare to the kef q350 or 150?

[@dragonstone6594]

Looks solid. ELAC should offer this in more finish options though.

[@i.am.Crispin.Crunch]

For their entry level speaker and @ less than $500?

[@Mikeymikemike]

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 🤞

[@s.daniel9224]

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.

[@s.daniel9224]

Also, the 100’s are good at near-field listening.

[@txerapng]

Great Sunday Everyone!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Hello and thanks for joining us yesterday.

[@txerapng]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews was a bit late due to work, but always here !

[@WireHedd]

Excellent review. Thanks guys. Hope you're feeling better Kristi.

[@modotd3885]

Thank you. How does it compare with the Monitor Audio 50 Silver 7g

[@LiviuGeorge85]

❤ happy Sunday 🎉🎉🎉

[@KristiWright]

Same to you.

[@WilliamVezina-zs5us]

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

[@paulburke9198]

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, .

[@elieg.8920]

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 ...

[@alex-p-1]

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.

[@MinnesotaFats]

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.

[@NTATchannelNickTaylor]

All I've heard is good about them, I'm still running two pairs of B6's in my office ( about 600 - 620 SQ Ft.) with a NAD 7240PE running them and I cant part with them! 😁

[@ChicagoRob2]

Tremendous value with these speakers.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

I agree.

[@Av-ss8yw]

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?

[@joelnefph]

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

[@robertwoodward9231]

The unifi ub52 2.0s are a much better speaker for the simple fact their 3way.

[@CButti-x1s]

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.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Flagging for Friday's Unplugged!

[@CButti-x1s]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews That was my hope! Thanks!

[@lukejohnston5993]

The front ported design on the 2.0’s has been amazing for getting good sound and having these next to my TV.

[@davidl9207]

I have a huge room 40' x 16' x 9' ceilings. I currently have the polk r700 from a recommendation by you. I also have 2 x svs sb3000 subs. I have the itch to upgrade my sound, particularly for music and a better soundstage. Do i need to stay with tower speakers, or could some great bookshelf speakers achieve what im after when coupled with the subs. I have a Marantz cinema 50

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Tower speakers are your best bet for a big room like yours. Soundstage is all about placement, so I would first experiment with the speaker and subwoofer placement. You could also try adding something like an Emotiva external amp to the Marantz to see if that doesn't open the R700s up a little. Check these out bit.ly/3yOpjiN or bit.ly/2PAhMOi. If placement isn't the issue, you may be after a more dynamic tone. In that case, I would consider auditioning these towers: SVS Titan bit.ly/4aWUq9S B&W bit.ly/3NgbVXC Monitor Audio Silver bit.ly/3P3kFAn or Gold bit.ly/3brdEup I hope this helps!

[@josedesouzajunior6688]

can you compare whith whaferdale diamond 12.2

[@shaunroberts9285]

Great, honest review thanks. I will look out more for this brand...

[@rhysgreen7445]

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?

[@liamporter1137]

Great review. Thanks for sharing.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

thanks for watching!

[@javierper3z]

So, given the same price, this or the Dianond 12.2s? Any obvious anawer?

[@eeyorebill04]

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

[@Marco-cz7rb]

Will there be a review on the Kef Kc92 you have?

[@bbrian2]

Seconded!

[@Prerich45]

Elac holding the standard high I see! Great review!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@muksgce]

Hoping to grab these during black friday. A sweeter deal would be icing on the cake

[@lukemcdo]

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.

[@tpn8402]

DB63, not DBR63. Although I'm very curious how the DBR63 will turn out as I love my DBR62s.

[@joes3800]

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.

[@ChrisGramer]

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!

[@twistedmister1]

Heard both the bookshelf and towers at the LA audio show and was really impressed. For reference, I’m rarely impressed, regardless of price.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

They're very good speakers.

[@dodpr]

They do look good. I do have a pair of DBR62s that I never listen to and I agree they are hard to drive.

[@KristiWright]

Why don't you listen to them? Did you find another speaker you prefer?

[@dodpr]

@@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.

[@amitojsingh7899]

How do these compare with Q Acoustic 3020i?

[@fencerrandy]

another pairing I’d like to see is the ELAC Debut 3 6.2 with the Revel M106 or M105.

[@sebastianj9153]

Nice Review! Thanks so much for showing some measurements! Have a nice week

[@neccros007]

I'm still loving my ELAC Uni-fi UB5's

[@GordonBlack-mp6tb]

Looks similar to the PMC prodigy 1. Is the PMC’s on your review list, Andrew?

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Not at the moment.

[@Porchewaitombi]

I cant wait to se your review of the All New Moniter audio gold 100 6g👌

[@RTA33]

You mean the gold

[@Porchewaitombi]

@@RTA33 correct👍💖olso integra avr is back see you soon...👌

[@ryankliever3228]

A great review, appreciate the comparisons.

[@tpn8402]

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...

[@JasonYorkTech]

How do you think these compare with the Heco Aurora bookshelf speakers?

[@bearclaw5115]

Those are warm sounding speakers. This Elac sounds more neutral and with more emphasis on the top end and less on the bottom.

[@EverythingisFire]

Is the KEF Q150 comparable? They're back on sale for $350/pair.

[@user-vagos-1957]

What about ELAC Debut 3.0 vs ProJect Speaker Box 5 S2 and 50th Anniversary Speakers Polk R200AE

[@0M9H4X_Neckbeard]

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.

[@keithefland6010]

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?

[@bearclaw5115]

They are no doubt designed with affordable gear in mind.

[@gsxMac24]

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!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@witchvoxful]

I’d love to see this channel review the Polk signature elite Es60

[@vladstrulev]

Thank you very much for a detailed and great review. Bought a pair. They are comming ..

[@theaccountant0291]

Comparison to Polk R200?

[@KristiWright]

The R200 is referenced several times in this video. Check out the sound section.

[@joshblank1]

Which would you recommend for Rock / Metal? ELAC Debut 3.0 (5.5” or 6.5”) vs RP600M / 500M (versions 1 or 2). Looking for excitement. I have Emotiva B1+ and think they’re too tame / linear

[@FoxGhost7]

For pure excitement get the 600m1. Plus you should get the 600m1 used for a good price by now.

[@joshblank1]

@ I think I’m leaning towards vii. They have the same measurements, except the vii doesn’t have the mid range dip, which the original has. Also, vii has better build quality.

[@FoxGhost7]

@@joshblank1 Well, in terms of quality, vii is a way better speaker. But you were looking for excitement and there the vi just has more. It's not about the FR, it's about the new tweeter. Way more refined and neutral, a lot more subtle detail. Very transparent. The old one was more Rock n Roll. Source: I had vi, now have vii.

[@joshblank1]

@@FoxGhost7 do you enjoy rock n roll on vii? Do you ever miss vi? Tough decision for me. I have transparency with B1+, but it’s boring like a Kef. I might go with the vi (v shape sound)

[@FoxGhost7]

@@joshblank1 Hard to say, it's a much more "clinical" experience? It has all the just being there of a high end speaker and just is way more neutral. But I feel for Rock the slight more dirt and grit of the vi works so very well . Plus the slightly more loose bass with a less rigid cabinet fills the bottom end of rock perfectly. You already have neutral transparent with the B1+, so get the vi. You will like it.

[@StrangeBrewReviews]

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.

[@hgamba46]

Which model sounds better between the ELAC debut 3 or the Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52? thank you

[@robertwoodward9231]

The unifi ub52 2.0 wins .

[@dragonstone6594]

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.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Fun question! Tune in on Friday (Unplugged) for my answer.

[@dragonstone6594]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews Awesome! Will do.

[@stefrheault8421]

Hello, toughts on Elac vs Monitor audio bronze ? Thank you 😊

[@robinsonmac]

Yes, please!

[@FadetoblackBS]

Elac

[@KristiWright]

Noting the Bronze for Friday's Unplugged.

[@stefrheault8421]

@@KristiWright sorry I don't get it, what do you mean ?

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Friday mornings we post Unplugged episodes: bit.ly/43NnDkT

[@pinkeshpatel7444]

Would you recommend these or Focal Theva No.1 which you guys had high praise for?

[@KristiWright]

Tune in Friday for this answer.

[@bearclaw5115]

Great question actually!

[@KristiWright]

Our Unplugged episode is live. Give it a watch for the answer!