In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers by ELAC. ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the IC-D61-W is a In-wall speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 and ELAC Debut IC-D61-W first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 | ELAC Debut IC-D61-W |
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| Brand | ELAC
Germany · founded 1926 | ELAC
Germany · founded 1926 |
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| Design | 3-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" dome with wide-dispersion waveguide | 1" Soft-Dome |
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| Midrange | 6.5" | — |
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| Woofer | 2 x 6.5" Woven Aramid-Fiber | 6.5" Woven aramid fiber |
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| Frequency response | 39-35k Hz | 45-20k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 88 dB |
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| Impedance | 6 ohms | 6 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 140 watts | 30-120 watts |
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| Weight | 19.95kg / 43.9lbs | 6.50kg / 14.3lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 44-5/16" x 8-1/8" x 11-5/8"
1126.0 x 207.0 x 296.0mm | 9.31" x 9.31" x 4.37"
236.5 x 236.5 x 111 mm |
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Debut 2.0 F6.2 and IC-D61-W 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
What size room are the ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 and ELAC Debut IC-D61-W 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 IC-D61-W |
| 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.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Debut 2.0 F6.2 is a 3-way design whereas the IC-D61-W 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.
ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2ELAC Debut IC-D61-W
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 |
ELAC Debut IC-D61-W |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
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2-way
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|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6.5-inch |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
1 x 6.5-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 IC-D61-W features a 1" Cloth Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" 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 IC-D61-W has a frequency range of 45-20k 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 IC-D61-W's min frequency of 45Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Debut 2.0 F6.2 and IC-D61-W 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 IC-D61-W's is at 88 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the ELAC Debut IC-D61-W a more sensitive speaker compared to ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Debut 2.0 F6.2 can handle a max power of 140 watts RMS, whereas IC-D61-W has a max power handling value of 120 watts RMS, 20 watts less than the Debut 2.0 F6.2.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Debut 2.0 F6.2 features Spring clamp type posts and IC-D61-W has a Spring clamp type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2's 5-Way post terminals
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be 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 IC-D61-W'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 IC-D61-W has external dimensions of 236.5 x 236.5 x 111 mm ().
ELAC Debut IC-D61-W is 889.5mm shorter and 185mm less deeper than ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 but it is also 29.5mm wider.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 needs about 133% more floor or shelf area. ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 is 185mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 is 890mm taller.
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