In this review, we will be comparing Debut ConneX DCB41 and Ai41, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from ELAC and Fluance. Being Powered speakers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of ELAC Debut DCB41 and Fluance Ai41 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
ELAC Debut DCB41 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 100-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 0.75" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 4.5" Polypropylene Woofer
- 66-25k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 96 kHZ Max Sample Rate
- Built-in Bluetooth
- Weight:2.90kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 249.0" x 5.5625" x 9.4375"( 249 x 141 x 240mm )
Fluance Ai41 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 90-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 1" Soft Dome Tweeter
- 5" Woven, Glass Fiber Composite Woofer
- 35-20k Hz Frequency Response
- Power Range:up to 90watts
- 16-bit Max Depth / 48 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 5.0 Bluetooth
- Weight:3.37kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 277.0" x 6.5" x 7.6"( 27.7 x 16.5 x 19.3 cm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the ELAC Debut DCB41 and Fluance Ai41 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 ConneX DCB41 and Ai41 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
ELAC Debut DCB41 |
Fluance Ai41 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
0.75-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 4.5-inch
|
1 x 5-inch
|
Debut ConneX DCB41 features a 0.75" Fabric Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4.5" Polypropylene Woofer . On the other hand, the Ai41 features a 1" Silk Neodymium Ferrofluid Cooled Soft Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5" Woven, Glass Fiber Composite Woofer .
Frequency Response
Debut ConneX DCB41 has a frequency range of 66-25k Hz whereas Ai41 has a frequency range of 35-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 35Hz, the Ai41 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Debut ConneX DCB41's min frequency of 66Hz.
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
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf 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.
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 DCB41's and Fluance Ai41's external dimensions. ELAC Debut DCB41 has external dimensions of 249 x 141 x 240mm ( 9.8125inch x 5.5625inch x 9.4375inch ) whereas Fluance Ai41 has external dimensions of 27.7 x 16.5 x 19.3 cm ( 10.9 x 6.5 x 7.6 inches) .
ELAC Debut DCB41 is 24mm narrower and 28mm shorter than Fluance Ai41 but it is also 47mm deeper.
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 DCB41 is approximately 338.4cm2 / 52.5inch2 and base area of the Fluance Ai41 is approximately 318.0cm2 / 49.3inch2. The Debut ConneX DCB41 requires 6% more surface area than the Ai41 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.