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Elac Debut B5 vs JBL Arena 170 Comparison

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Brand and Model Specifications

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Manufacturer Elac JBL
Model Debut B5 Arena 170
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Release Date 2015 2015
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Technical Specs

Technical characteristics of the speakers.

Amplification Type Passive Passive
Crossover Type 2-Way 2-Way
Enclosure type Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Frequency Range (+/-3 dB)[Hz] 46 - 20000 44 - 40000
Frequency Range (-6dB)[Hz] - -
Maximum SPL [dB] - -
Sensitivity (2,83 V/1 m)[dB] 85 87
Nominal Impedance (Ohms) 6 8
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) - -
Recommended Amplifier Power [W] 30-120 20-200
Crossover Frequency [Hz] 3000 2100
Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency [Hz] - -
Driver Units

Tweeter: 1 x 1-inch cloth dome
Mid/Bass Drivers:  1 x 5.25-inch woven aramid-fiber cone

Tweeter: 1-inch (25mm) soft dome tweeter
Mid/Bass Drivers: 7” (178mm) polycellulose woofer

Connectivity Wired Wired
Inputs Single Wire Single Wire
Outputs - -
Magnetic Shielding No No

Placements and Distances

Where and how to put them.

Form Factor Shelf, Stand Floor
Distance from Wall [cm] 15 15

Dimensions and Weight

Physical characteristics of the speakers (without stands).

Length ~7.9 in
~200.66 mm
~20.07 cm
~8.54 in
~216.92 mm
~21.69 cm
Width ~8.7 in
~220.98 mm
~22.1 cm
~11.14 in
~282.96 mm
~28.3 cm
Height ~12.8 in
~325.12 mm
~32.51 cm
~37.75 in
~958.85 mm
~95.89 cm
Weight (Single Speaker) ~11.5 lb
~5216.31 g
~5.22 kg
~27.6 lb
~12519.15 g
~12.52 kg
Shipping Weight ~28 lb
~12700.59 g
~12.7 kg
~36.3 lb
~16465.4 g
~16.47 kg

Colors and Accessories

List of available colors and optional accessories.

Colors
  • Black brushed vinyl
  • Black
  • White
Accessories
  • Removable fabric grille
  • 1 x JBL Arena 170
  • 1 x Owner’s Manual
  • 4 x Carpet Spikes
Detachable Grilles Yes No

Price and Warranty

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Warranty 3 Years 5 Years
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