ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 is a 2-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Center Channel speaker by ELAC. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" Aramid fiber Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 57 to 38K Hz and a sensitivity of 87.5 dB. ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 has an MSRP of 299$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 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 replaced the older Debut 2.0 C5.2 with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 vs ELAC Debut 2.0 C5.2
ELAC's Debut 3.0 Series of Loudspeakers
Debut 3.0 DC53 is a member of ELAC's Debut 3.0 series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
ELAC Debut 3.0 Series Speakers
ELAC Debut 3.0 Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 Speaker
ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 has a Frequency response range of 57 to 38K Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 30 - 120 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Debut 3.0 DC53's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
High Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53's Hard-Dome Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53?
The Crossover frequency of the Debut 3.0 DC53 is set to 1900Hz. 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 DC53's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms but can go down to as low as
4.8 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
87.5 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
88dB of the ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53:
Input Type
Debut 3.0 DC53 features 5-Way post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 Back View
ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53's 5-Way post terminals
ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 External Dimensions and Weight
ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 6-13/16-inch x 19-1/16-inch x 9-3/4-inch (174.0 x 485.0 x 248.0mm ).
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 DC53 is approximately 1202.8cm2 / 186.4inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
WeightThe ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 weighs 8.73kg / 19.2lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Debut 3.0 DC53's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $500
How does the ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 compare to the ELAC Debut 3.0 DC63?
One of the natural alternative to the ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 is the Debut 3.0 DC63 which is located one step higher in ELAC's Passive Center Channel selection.
Here is a scaled size comparison of these two speakers to give you an idea how their external dimensions compare:
Comparison image of ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 and ELAC Debut 3.0 DC63 Size and External Dimensions
Check the Detailed Comparison of ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 vs Debut 3.0 DC63 for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 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 DC53 is available in Black and Walnut.
Does the ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 come with a Grille?
Debut 3.0 DC53 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 DC53 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 with Grille
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 speaker:
Official Brochure for ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for ELAC Debut 3.0 DC53
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.