At a glance
Elac Debut B5 in 5 facts
- Type: Bookshelf speaker, passive
- Frequency response: 46 Hz to 20 kHz
- Sensitivity: 85 dB
- Impedance: 6 Ω
- HiFi Specs score: 7.2/10, the average of 6 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
After being initially impressed by their sound quality during an exhibition, I decided to try the Elac B5 speakers for myself. Despite a rather unimpressive cabinet design, the sound performance, particularly the bass, far exceeded my expectations. There were downsides, such as the occasional harshness. However, for the price point, these speakers offer astonishingly good value for money. I believe they could compete with some speakers costing ten times more. The Elac B5s are a great choice for individuals on a budget seeking high-quality audio experience. HiFi Specs score from 6 rated aspects · compared across 162 speakers
Datasheet
The numbers
- Power type
- Passive
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Drivers
- 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 5.25" Mid-woofer
- Frequency response
- 46 Hz to 20 kHz
- Crossover frequency
- 3 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 85 dB
- Impedance
- 6 Ω
- Recommended amp power
- 30 to 120 W
Cabinet
Cabinet & connections
- Enclosure type
- Ported (Bass Reflex)
- Bi-wire capable
- No
- Removable grille
- Yes
- Connectivity
- Wired
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Recommended placement
- Shelf, Stand
- Height
- 12.8 in 325 mm
- Width
- 8.7 in 221 mm
- Depth
- 7.9 in 201 mm
- Weight
- 25.4 lb 11.5 kg
- Colors
- Black brushed vinyl
From our review
What we found
Compared across 162 speakers
How it scored
Availability
Where to buy
The Elac Debut B5 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Elac Debut 3.0 DB53-BK.
Why this one: Same 5.25 inch two way bookshelf woofer from the current Debut line that replaced the B5 series
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