ELAC Debut 2.0 OW4.2 is a 2-way Passive Bass reflex On-wall speaker by ELAC. It was released in 2018. It features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4" Woven aramid fiber Woofer.
Andrew Jones Debut 2.0 on-wall: 4 in woven aramid woofer and a 1 in cloth dome behind a wide-dispersion waveguide, in a cabinet under four inches deep.
The speaker has a frequency range of 70-35k Hz and a sensitivity of 87 dB. ELAC Debut 2.0 OW4.2 has an MSRP of 279$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the ELAC Debut 2.0 OW4.2 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | No way |
(* 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.)
ELAC's Debut 2.0 Series of Loudspeakers
DOW42 is a member of ELAC's Debut 2.0 series of Passive speakers. Debut 2.0 is ELAC's acclaimed budget range, Andrew Jones-designed speakers offering standout performance for the money. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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ELAC Debut 2.0 Series Speakers
ELAC Debut 2.0 Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the ELAC Debut 2.0 OW4.2 Speaker
ELAC Debut 2.0 OW4.2 has a Frequency response range of 70-35k Hz and Power Range of Up to 80 watts. With a minimum frequency of 70 Hz, it is hard to expect a strong bass response from DOW42 so depending on your use case, using a subwoofer will significantly help to widen the response range.
Here we have a comparison of how DOW42's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
On-wall Speakers
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Crossover frequency of the ELAC Debut 2.0 OW4.2?
The crossover frequency of the DOW42 is set to 2500Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
ELAC Debut 2.0 OW4.2's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
87 dB.
Sensitivity
On-wall Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the ELAC Debut 2.0 OW4.2 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 87 dB, ELAC Debut 2.0 OW4.2 is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps. Work out how loud the ELAC Debut 2.0 OW4.2 plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the ELAC Debut 2.0 OW4.2 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
20–80 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
DOW42 features 5-way post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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ELAC Debut 2.0 OW4.2 External Dimensions and Weight
ELAC Debut 2.0 OW4.2 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 12-3/4 x 7-7/8 x 3-15/16inch (324.0 x 200.0 x 100.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of ELAC Debut 2.0 OW4.2 is approximately 200.0cm2 / 31.0inch2.
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WeightThe ELAC Debut 2.0 OW4.2 weighs 3.60kg / 7.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how DOW42's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All On-wall Speakers
Weight
On-wall Speakers under $300
Cabinet type and Materials
ELAC Debut 2.0 OW4.2 has a
Bass reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Black ash vinyl finish.
Available colors
ELAC Debut 2.0 OW4.2 is available in Black Ash.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the ELAC Debut 2.0 OW4.2.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the ELAC Debut 2.0 OW4.2 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for ELAC Debut 2.0 OW4.2
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.