In this review, we will be comparing IC-DT61-W and IC-D61-W, two Passive In-wall speakers by ELAC.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of ELAC Debut IC-DT61-W and ELAC Debut IC-D61-W first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | ELAC Debut IC-DT61-W | ELAC Debut IC-D61-W |
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| Brand | ELAC
Germany · founded 1926 | ELAC
Germany · founded 1926 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" Soft-Dome | 1" Soft-Dome |
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| Woofer | 6.5" Woven aramid fiber | 6.5" Woven aramid fiber |
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| Frequency response | 45-20k Hz | 45-20k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 88 dB |
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| Impedance | 6 ohms | 6 ohms |
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| Power range | 30-120 watts | 30-120 watts |
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| Weight | — | 6.50kg / 14.3lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 10.43" x 10.43" x 6.81"
265 x 265 x 173 mm | 9.31" x 9.31" x 4.37"
236.5 x 236.5 x 111 mm |
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IC-DT61-W 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 IC-DT61-W 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 IC-DT61-W |
ELAC Debut IC-D61-W |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Average |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Average |
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
Both IC-DT61-W and IC-D61-W are 2-way speakers.
ELAC Debut IC-DT61-WELAC Debut IC-D61-W
TweeterWoofer
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 IC-DT61-W |
ELAC Debut IC-D61-W |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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2-way
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Tweeter
|
1-inch
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1-inch
|
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Midrange
|
- |
- |
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Woofer
|
1 x 6.5-inch
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1 x 6.5-inch
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IC-DT61-W features a 1" Cloth Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Woven aramid fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 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
IC-DT61-W and IC-D61-W has exactly the same frequency range of 45-20k Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the In-wall class in our database.
Low Frequency
In-wall 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
IC-DT61-W and IC-D61-W have the same Impedance of 6 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 88 dB.
Sensitivity
In-wall 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.
IC-DT61-W and IC-D61-W have the same power range of 30-120 watts.
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
IC-DT61-W features Spring clamp type posts and IC-D61-W has a Spring clamp type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
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 IC-DT61-W's and ELAC Debut IC-D61-W's external dimensions. ELAC Debut IC-DT61-W has external dimensions of 265 x 265 x 173 mm () whereas ELAC Debut IC-D61-W has external dimensions of 236.5 x 236.5 x 111 mm ().
ELAC Debut IC-DT61-W is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 28.5mm wider, 28.5mm taller and 62mm deeper than ELAC Debut IC-D61-W.
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 IC-DT61-W needs about 75% more floor or shelf area. ELAC Debut IC-DT61-W is 62mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. ELAC Debut IC-DT61-W is 29mm taller.