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ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 vs ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 Comparison

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ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2

Passive Floor-standing | 39-35k Hz

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ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 vs ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by ELAC. ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the Debut 2.0 B5.2 is a Bookshelf speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 and ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" dome with wide-dispersion waveguide Tweeter
  • 6.5" Midrange
  • 2 x 6.5" Woven Aramid-Fiber Woofer
  • 39-35k Hz Frequency Response
  • 87 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 6ohms
  • Power Range:up to 140watts
  • Weight:19.95kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1126.0" x 8-1/8" x 11-5/8"( 1126.0 x 207.0 x 296.0mm )

ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Soft-dome Tweeter
  • 5.25" Woven Aramid-Fiber Woofer
  • 46-35k Hz Frequency Response
  • 86 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 6ohms
  • Power Range:120watts
  • Weight:5.90kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 341.0" x 7.0" x 9.2"( 341.0 x 180.0 x 234.0mm )

Debut 2.0 F6.2 and Debut 2.0 B5.2 are members of ELAC's Debut 2.0 series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

ELAC Debut 2.0 Series History
Model Body Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2
  
Bookshelf 44-35k Hz 87 dB6Ω 1 x 6.5"
ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2
Bookshelf 46-35k Hz 86 dB6Ω 1 x 5.25"
ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2
Floor-standing 39-35k Hz 87 dB6Ω 2 x 6.5"
ELAC Debut 2.0 C5.2
  
Center Channel 55-35k Hz 87 dB8Ω 2 x 5.25"
ELAC Debut 2.0 F5.2
  
Floor-standing 42-35k Hz 86 dB6Ω 2 x 5.25"
ELAC Debut 2.0 C6.2
  
Center Channel 55-35k Hz 88 dB8Ω 2 x 6.5"

What size room are the ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 and ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 speakers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size and max power parameters:

Listening Environment* ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2
Near-field Bad Poor
Small Room Poor Average
Mid-size Room Good Good
Large Room Good Average
Very Large Room Poor Poor

(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2. Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 and ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


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Drivers

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Debut 2.0 F6.2 is a 3-way design whereas the Debut 2.0 B5.2 is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.

Driver ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2
Driver Setup 3-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange 1 x 6.5-inch -
Woofer 2 x 6.5-inch 1 x 5.25-inch

Debut 2.0 F6.2 features a 1" silk dome with wide-dispersion waveguide Tweeter , a 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Woven Aramid-Fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 90Hz and 2200Hz. On the other hand, the Debut 2.0 B5.2 features a 1" Cloth Soft-dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Woven Aramid-Fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2200Hz.

Frequency Response

Debut 2.0 F6.2 has a frequency range of 39-35k Hz whereas Debut 2.0 B5.2 has a frequency range of 46-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 39Hz, the Debut 2.0 F6.2 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Debut 2.0 B5.2's min frequency of 46Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.

Low Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Debut 2.0 F6.2
Debut 2.0 B5.2
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2
ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

Debut 2.0 F6.2 and Debut 2.0 B5.2 have the same Impedance of 6 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Debut 2.0 F6.2 sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the Debut 2.0 B5.2's is at 86 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 a more sensitive speaker compared to ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Debut 2.0 F6.2
Debut 2.0 B5.2
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

Debut 2.0 F6.2 can handle a max power of 140 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Debut 2.0 B5.2 has a max power handling value of 120 watts RMS, 20 watts less than the Debut 2.0 F6.2.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Debut 2.0 F6.2 features 5-Way Metal post type posts and Debut 2.0 B5.2 has a 5-Way Metal post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 Terminals
ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2's 5-Way post terminals

ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.25-Way Metal post Terminals
ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2's 5-Way Metal post terminals

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Debut 2.0 F6.2 has a rear firing port whereas Debut 2.0 B5.2 has a front firing ports. ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 with its rear-firing port.

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2's and ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2's external dimensions. ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 has external dimensions of 1126.0 x 207.0 x 296.0mm ( 44-5/16 x 8-1/8 x 11-5/8inch) whereas ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 has external dimensions of 341.0 x 180.0 x 234.0mm ( 13.4 x 7.0 x 9.2inch) .

ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 27mm wider, 785mm taller and 62mm deeper than ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 and ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 in scale.

ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 vs ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 and ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 Size and External Dimensions

Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base surface area of the ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 is approximately 612.7cm2 / 95.0inch2 and base area of the ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 is approximately 421.2cm2 / 65.3inch2. The Debut 2.0 F6.2 requires 45% more surface area than the Debut 2.0 B5.2 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

What's in the Box of ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Debut 2.0 F6.2:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • 4 Spikes (hex-nuts attached)
  • Operating Instructions
  • What's in the Box of ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2?

    Here are the items that come with the Debut 2.0 B5.2:
  • 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
  • 2 Grilles
  • Operating Instructions

  • Reasons to choose ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 over ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2
    Max Input Power 140 watts vs 120 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
    Sensitivity 87 dB vs 86 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Woofer Size 6.5 inches vs 5.25 inches Larger woofer
    Number of Woofers 2 vs 1 More woofers
    Low Frequency Response 39 Hz vs 46 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Dolby Atmos Drivers Optional vs No Dolby Atmos Compatibility

    Reasons to choose ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 over ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2

    Port Position Front vs Rear Gives more flexibility placing close to walls
    Height 341mm vs 1126mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 421cm2 vs 612cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 330USD vs 1060USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 vs ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2
    Brand ELAC ELAC
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Bookshelf speakers
    Power Range up to 140 watts 120 watts
    Sensitivity 87 dB 86 dB
    Impedance 6 ohms 6 ohms
    Frequency Response 39-35k Hz 46-35k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 1
    Woofer Size 6.5" 5.25"
    Woofer Composition Woven Aramid-Fiber Woven Aramid-Fiber
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type dome with wide-dispersion waveguide Soft-dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 6.5" No
    Crossover Frequency 90Hz and 2200Hz 2200Hz
    Firing Direction rear front
    Physical Specs
    Height 1126.0mm (44.3") 341.0mm (13.4")
    Width 207.0mm (8.1") 180.0mm (7.1")
    Depth 296.0mm (11.7") 234.0mm (9.2")
    Weight 19.95kg (43.9lbs) 5.90kg (13lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish MDF/Vinyl CARB2 Rated MDF/Vinyl
    Available Colors Black Black
    Mounting Bracket No No
    Recommended Stand Height n/a 24-28"
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs No No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 3 Years 3 Years
    Labor Warranty 3 Years 3 Years

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