In this review, we will be comparing Debut 2.0 F6.2 and RP-6000F, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from ELAC and Klipsch.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 and Klipsch RP-6000F 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 )
Klipsch RP-6000F Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Tractrix Horn Tweeter
- 2 x 6.5" Cerametallic Woofer
- 34-25k Hz Frequency Response
- 97 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:up to 125watts
- Weight:22.27kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1010.0" x 9-5/16" x 17"( 1010.0 x 237.0 x 432.0mm )
What size room are the ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 and Klipsch RP-6000F 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 |
Klipsch RP-6000F |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| 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 Klipsch RP-6000F 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 RP-6000F 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 |
Klipsch RP-6000F |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6.5-inch |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
2 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 RP-6000F features a 1" Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Cerametallic Woofer .
Frequency Response
Debut 2.0 F6.2 has a frequency range of 39-35k Hz whereas RP-6000F has a frequency range of 34-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 34Hz, the RP-6000F can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Debut 2.0 F6.2's min frequency of 39Hz.
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
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
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 is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the RP-6000F which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Debut 2.0 F6.2 sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the RP-6000F's is rated at 97 dB. This 10 dB difference makes the Klipsch RP-6000F 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. 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 RP-6000F has a max power handling value of 125 watts RMS, 15 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
RP-6000F features Post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Debut 2.0 F6.2 has a 5-Way post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2's 5-Way post terminals
Klipsch RP-6000F's Post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Debut 2.0 F6.2 and RP-6000F have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.
If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.
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 Klipsch RP-6000F'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 Klipsch RP-6000F has external dimensions of 1010.0 x 237.0 x 432.0mm ( 39-3/4 x 9-5/16 x 17inch) .
ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 is 30mm narrower and 136mm less deeper than Klipsch RP-6000F but it is also 116mm taller.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 and Klipsch RP-6000F in scale.
Comparison image of ELAC Debut 2.0 F6.2 and Klipsch RP-6000F 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 Klipsch RP-6000F is approximately 1023.8cm2 / 158.7inch2. The Debut 2.0 F6.2 requires 40% less surface area than the RP-6000F which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.