ELAC Debut Reference 3.0 DBR63 is a 2-way Passive Bass reflex Bookshelf speaker by ELAC. It was released in 2026. It features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Aramid fiber Woofer.
Single-cone aramid woofer with no dust cap and a 1 in aluminium dome tweeter with phase plug; front-firing dual-flared port, and a stitched leather top panel.
The speaker has a frequency range of 49-34k Hz and a sensitivity of 86.5 dB.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the ELAC Debut Ref 3.0 DBR63 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 DBR62 with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare ELAC Debut Ref 3.0 DBR63 vs ELAC Debut Ref DBR62
ELAC's Debut Reference 3.0 Series of Loudspeakers
DBR63 is a member of ELAC's Debut Reference 3.0 series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Frequency Response of the ELAC Debut Ref 3.0 DBR63 Speaker
ELAC Debut Ref 3.0 DBR63 has a Frequency response range of 49-34k Hz and Power Range of 20-140 watts. With a minimum frequency of 49 Hz, DBR63 delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how DBR63's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
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Crossover frequency of the ELAC Debut Ref 3.0 DBR63?
The crossover frequency of the DBR63 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 Ref 3.0 DBR63's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms but can go down to as low as
4.5 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
86.5 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the ELAC Debut Reference 3.0 DBR63 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 Reference 3.0 DBR63 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 Ref 3.0 DBR63 plays in your room →
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Minimum Impedance of the ELAC Debut Ref 3.0 DBR63
Even though the nominal impedance of the DBR63 is 6 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to ELAC is 4.5 ohms ELAC Debut Reference 3.0 DBR63 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 Ref 3.0 DBR63 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
20–80 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
DBR63 features type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
ELAC Debut Ref 3.0 DBR63 External Dimensions and Weight
ELAC Debut Ref 3.0 DBR63 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 14-1/8 x 8-3/4 x 10-13/16inch (359.0 x 222.0 x 275.0mm ).
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 Ref 3.0 DBR63 is approximately 610.5cm2 / 94.6inch2.
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Cabinet type and Materials
ELAC Debut Ref 3.0 DBR63 has a
Bass reflex type cabinet and a MDF with stitched synthetic leather top finish.
Port Position
ELAC Debut Ref 3.0 DBR63 is a front-firing port speaker, which gives you more flexibility compared to rear firing speakers when you need to place it close against a wall or other surfaces.
Available colors
ELAC Debut Ref 3.0 DBR63 is available in Black/Black, White/Titanium, Green/Black, Titanium/Titanium and Walnut/Champagne.
Wall Mounting
DBR63 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the ELAC Debut Reference 3.0 DBR63.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the ELAC Debut Reference 3.0 DBR63 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for ELAC Debut Ref 3.0 DBR63
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.