In this review, we will be comparing 3010c and Debut ConneX DCB41, two Bookshelf speakers from Q Acoustics and ELAC. The main difference between these two speakers is that the ELAC Debut DCB41 is a Powered speaker which means that it has a built-in amplifier inside the speaker body so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp whereas the Q Acoustics 3010c is a Passive speaker so has to be matched with an amplifier to get any sound from it.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Q Acoustics 3010c and ELAC Debut DCB41 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Q Acoustics 3010c and ELAC Debut DCB41 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
Drivers
Both 3010c and Debut ConneX DCB41 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Q Acoustics 3010c |
ELAC Debut DCB41 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
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|
Tweeter
|
0.9-inch
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0.75-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 4-inch
|
1 x 4.5-inch
|
3010c features a 0.9" decoupled Tweeter and 1 x 4" Coated paper Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3100Hz . On the other hand, the Debut ConneX DCB41 features a 0.75" Fabric Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4.5" Polypropylene Woofer .
Frequency Response
3010c has a frequency range of 60-30k Hz whereas Debut ConneX DCB41 has a frequency range of 66-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 60Hz, the 3010c 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.
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.
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 Q Acoustics 3010c's and ELAC Debut DCB41's external dimensions. Q Acoustics 3010c has external dimensions of 254 x 155 x 251 mm ( 10.0 x 6.1 x 9.9 in) whereas ELAC Debut DCB41 has external dimensions of 249 x 141 x 240mm ( 9.8125inch x 5.5625inch x 9.4375inch ) .
Q Acoustics 3010c is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 14mm wider, 5mm taller and 11mm deeper than ELAC Debut DCB41.
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 Q Acoustics 3010c is approximately 389.1cm2 / 60.3inch2 and base area of the ELAC Debut DCB41 is approximately 338.4cm2 / 52.5inch2. The 3010c requires 15% more surface area than the Debut ConneX DCB41 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.