ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43 is a 2-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Surround speaker by ELAC. It was released in June 2024. It features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4" Aramid fiber Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 73 to 38K Hz and a sensitivity of 84 dB. ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43 has an MSRP of 499$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43 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 | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
ELAC's Debut 3.0 Series of Loudspeakers
Debut 3.0 DA43 is a member of ELAC's Debut 3.0 series of Passive speakers. Debut 3.0 is the latest generation of ELAC's budget Debut line, with revised drivers and cabinets. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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ELAC Debut 3.0 Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43 Speaker
ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43 has a Frequency response range of 73 to 38K Hz and Power Range of 20 - 80 watts. With a minimum frequency of 73 Hz, it is hard to expect a strong bass response from Debut 3.0 DA43 so depending on your use case, using a subwoofer will significantly help to widen the response range.
Here we have a comparison of how Debut 3.0 DA43's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Surround Speakers
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Crossover frequency of the ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43?
The crossover frequency of the Debut 3.0 DA43 is set to 2400Hz. 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 3.0 DA43's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms but can go down to as low as
5.0 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
84 dB.
Sensitivity
Surround Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43 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 84 dB, ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43 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 3.0 DA43 plays in your room →
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Minimum Impedance of the ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43
Even though the nominal impedance of the Debut 3.0 DA43 is 6 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to ELAC is 5.0 ohms ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43 so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
40–80 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
Debut 3.0 DA43 features 5-Way post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43 External Dimensions and Weight
ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 6.7-inch x 6.8-inch x 9.7-inch (171.0 x 173.0 x 247.0mm ).
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 3.0 DA43 is approximately 427.3cm2 / 66.2inch2.
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WeightThe ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43 weighs 3.32kg / 7.3lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Debut 3.0 DA43's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Surround Speakers
Weight
Surround Speakers under $500
Cabinet type and Materials
ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43 has a
Acoustic Suspension type cabinet and a MDF/Wood-grain Vinyl finish. Acoustic Suspension loudspeakers aka Sealed speakers have no openings such as ports or slots.. They can be designed smaller, the bass is more accurate and tighter compared to ported designs but doesn't go as low on the lower end in general.
Available colors
ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43 is available in Black and Walnut.
Does the ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43 come with a Grille?
Debut 3.0 DA43 comes with magnetic grilles in Black color choices. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible. Since the included grille of the Debut 3.0 DA43 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43 speaker:
Official Brochure for ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for ELAC Debut 3.0 DA43
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.