In this review, we will be comparing Debut 3.0 DB63 and Bronze 100, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from ELAC and Monitor Audio.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63 and Monitor Audio Bronze 100 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
- 6.5" Aramid fiber Woofer
- 42 to 38K Hz Frequency Response
- 87 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 6ohms
- Power Range:20 - 140watts
- Weight:7.86kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 340.0" x 7-3/4" x 12-1/4"( 340.0 x 197.0 x 312.0mm )
Monitor Audio Bronze 100 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
- 8" C-CAM Woofer
- 37-30k Hz Frequency Response
- 87 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:30-100watts
- Weight:7.80kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 376.0" x 9.0" x 12.7"( 376.0 x 231.0 x 325.0mm )
What size room are the ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63 and Monitor Audio Bronze 100 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 3.0 DB63 |
Monitor Audio Bronze 100 |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Average |
| Small Room |
Average |
Good |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Average |
| Large Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Bad |
(* 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 3.0 DB63 and Monitor Audio Bronze 100 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
Both Debut 3.0 DB63 and Bronze 100 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63 |
Monitor Audio Bronze 100 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
1 x 8-inch
|
Debut 3.0 DB63 features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Aramid fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2000Hz. On the other hand, the Bronze 100 features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 8" C-CAM Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2200Hz.
Frequency Response
Debut 3.0 DB63 has a frequency range of 42 to 38K Hz whereas Bronze 100 has a frequency range of 37-30k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 37Hz, the Bronze 100 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Debut 3.0 DB63's min frequency of 42Hz.
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 Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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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 3.0 DB63 is a 6 ohms speaker compared to the Bronze 100 which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
On the other hand, they have the same sensitivity of 87 dBdB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf 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 3.0 DB63 can handle a max power of 140 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Bronze 100 has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS, 40 watts less than the Debut 3.0 DB63.
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
Bronze 100 features Post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Debut 3.0 DB63 has a 5-Way post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63's 5-Way post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Debut 3.0 DB63 and Bronze 100 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 3.0 DB63's and Monitor Audio Bronze 100's external dimensions. ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63 has external dimensions of 340.0 x 197.0 x 312.0mm ( 13-3/8-inch x 7-3/4-inch x 12-1/4-inch) whereas Monitor Audio Bronze 100 has external dimensions of 376.0 x 231.0 x 325.0mm ( 14.8 x 9.0 x 12.7inch) .
Monitor Audio Bronze 100 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 34mm wider, 36mm taller and 13mm deeper than ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63 and Monitor Audio Bronze 100 in scale.
Comparison image of ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63 and Monitor Audio Bronze 100 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 3.0 DB63 is approximately 614.6cm2 / 95.3inch2 and base area of the Monitor Audio Bronze 100 is approximately 750.8cm2 / 116.4inch2. The Debut 3.0 DB63 requires 18% less surface area than the Bronze 100 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Here is an another comparison that shows both speakers on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet, next to a standard size amplifier and turntable in scale:
Size Comparison image of ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63 and Monitor Audio Bronze 100 on a Media Console