In this review, we will be comparing Comete Ez and DBR62, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from Triangle and ELAC.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Triangle Esprit Comete Ez and ELAC Debut Ref DBR62 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Triangle Esprit Comete Ez | ELAC Debut Ref DBR62 |
|---|
| Brand | Triangle
France · founded 1980 | ELAC
Germany · founded 1926 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" Horn-Loaded | 1" Soft-Dome |
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| Woofer | 6.5" Fibreglass | 6.5" Aramid fiber |
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| Frequency response | 49-22k Hz | 44-35k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 86 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 6 ohms |
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| Power range | 25-130 watts | up to 120 watts |
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| Weight | 9.30kg / 20.5lbs | 8.23kg / 18.1lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 15-3/4" x 7-7/8" x 12-3/4"
400.0 x 200.0 x 324.0mm | 14-1/4" x 8-1/4" x 10-7/8"
362.0 x 210.0 x 277.0mm |
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What size room are the Triangle Esprit Comete Ez and ELAC Debut Ref DBR62 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* |
Triangle Esprit Comete Ez |
ELAC Debut Ref DBR62 |
| Near-field |
Average |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Good |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Good |
| Large Room |
Poor |
Average |
| Very Large Room |
Bad |
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 Comete Ez and DBR62 are 2-way speakers.
Triangle Esprit Comete EzELAC Debut Ref DBR62
TweeterWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Triangle Esprit Comete Ez |
ELAC Debut Ref DBR62 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
1 x 6.5-inch
|
Comete Ez features a 1" Titanium dome Horn-Loaded Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Fibreglass Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3500Hz. On the other hand, the DBR62 features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Aramid fiber Woofer.
Frequency Response
Comete Ez has a frequency range of 49-22k Hz whereas DBR62 has a frequency range of 44-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 44Hz, the DBR62 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Comete Ez's min frequency of 49Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf 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
Comete Ez is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the DBR62 which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Comete Ez sensitivity is rated at 89 dB and the DBR62's is rated at 86 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Triangle Esprit Comete Ez a more sensitive speaker compared to ELAC Debut Ref DBR62, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf 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.
DBR62 can handle a max power of 120 watts RMS, whereas Comete Ez has a max power handling value of 80 watts RMS, 40 watts less than the DBR62.
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.
Triangle Esprit Comete Ez
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Comete Ez features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. DBR62 has a 5-way post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
ELAC Debut Ref DBR62's 5-way post terminals
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Comete Ez and DBR62 have front firing ports. front ported speakers offers more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls&surfaces compared to rear ported speakers.
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 Triangle Esprit Comete Ez's and ELAC Debut Ref DBR62's external dimensions. Triangle Esprit Comete Ez has external dimensions of 400.0 x 200.0 x 324.0mm (15-3/4 x 7-7/8 x 12-3/4inch) whereas ELAC Debut Ref DBR62 has external dimensions of 362.0 x 210.0 x 277.0mm (14-1/4 x 8-1/4 x 10-7/8inch).
ELAC Debut Ref DBR62 is 38mm shorter and 47mm less deeper than Triangle Esprit Comete Ez but it is also 10mm wider.
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.
Triangle Esprit Comete Ez needs about 11% more floor or shelf area. Triangle Esprit Comete Ez is 47mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Triangle Esprit Comete Ez is 38mm taller.
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 Triangle Esprit Comete Ez is approximately 648.0cm2 / 100.4inch2 and base area of the ELAC Debut Ref DBR62 is approximately 581.7cm2 / 90.2inch2. The Comete Ez requires 11% more surface area than the DBR62 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Triangle Esprit Comete Ez weighs 9.30kg / 20.5lbs and the ELAC Debut Ref DBR62 weighs 8.23kg / 18.1lbs. This makes the Comete Ez 13% heavier than the DBR62.
Here is a comparison of how Comete Ez and DBR62's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Bookshelf class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Triangle Esprit Comete Ez
What's in the Box of ELAC Debut Ref DBR62?
Here are the items that come with the DBR62:
- 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
- 2 Grilles
- Operating Instructions
 Sensitivity |
89 dB
vs
86 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
6 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
 Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
 Max Input Power |
120 watts
vs
80 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Low Frequency Response |
44 Hz
vs
49 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
35k Hz
vs
22k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
362mm
vs
400mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
581cm2
vs
648cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
700USD
vs
899USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Triangle Esprit Comete Ez |
ELAC Debut Reference DBR62 |
| Brand |
Triangle |
ELAC |
| Speaker Type |
Bookshelf speakers |
Bookshelf speakers |
| Power Range |
25-130 watts |
up to 120 watts |
| Sensitivity |
89 dB |
86 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
6 ohms |
| Impedance |
4.2 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
49-22k Hz |
44-35k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
6.5" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Fibreglass |
Aramid fiber |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Horn-Loaded |
Soft-Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
3500Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
front |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
400.0mm (15.7") |
362.0mm (14.3") |
| Width |
200.0mm (7.9") |
210.0mm (8.3") |
| Depth |
324.0mm (12.8") |
277.0mm (10.9") |
| Weight |
9.30kg (20.5lbs) |
8.23kg (18.1lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass reflex |
| Finish |
n/a |
MDF/Wood-grain vinyl |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
White Baffle / Oak Cabinet, Black Baffle / Walnut Cabinet |
| Mounting Bracket |
|
No |
| Recommended Stand Height |
n/a |
24-26" |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
3 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
3 Years |
A generation apart: Triangle Esprit Comete Ez is the newer design, against a 2019 model. Newer is not automatically better, but the older one is more likely to be discounted or near run-out.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass | B | ELAC Debut Ref DBR62 digs deeper - 44Hz against 49Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | A | Triangle Esprit Comete Ez is more sensitive (89dB vs 86dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Amplifier match | A | Triangle Esprit Comete Ez is the easier load at 8 ohms. |
| Headroom | B | ELAC Debut Ref DBR62 takes more power (120W vs 80W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Expandability | A | Triangle Esprit Comete Ez: bi-amping. Triangle Esprit Comete Ez sits in a wider range (7 models), so a matched surround system is easier later. |
| Price | B | ELAC Debut Ref DBR62 is cheaper - $700 against $899, about 22% less. |
A Triangle Esprit Comete Ez B ELAC Debut Ref DBR62
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
The usual trade-off: Triangle Esprit Comete Ez measures better, ELAC Debut Ref DBR62 costs about about 28% more% less. Whether that gap is worth the money is the call only you can make - and in a normal room it is often smaller than the numbers suggest. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 49Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. Match it to your room: we rate Triangle Esprit Comete Ez the better fit for near-field listening and a small room, and ELAC Debut Ref DBR62 for a mid-size room and a large room.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.