ELAC Vertex Series I IW VC51 W is a -way Passive 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" Tweeter and x 5.25" Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 45-20k Hz and a sensitivity of 87 dB.
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Frequency Response of the ELAC Vertex Series I IW VC51 W Speaker
ELAC Vertex Series I IW VC51 W has a Frequency response range of 45-20k Hz at ±3dB.
Here we have a comparison of how Vertex Series I IW VC51 W'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
ELAC Vertex Series I IW VC51 W
High Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
ELAC Vertex Series I IW VC51 W
Impedance and Sensitivity
ELAC Vertex Series I IW VC51 W's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
87 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
ELAC Vertex Series I IW VC51 W
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the ELAC Vertex Series I IW VC51 W 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 Vertex Series I IW VC51 W 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.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the ELAC Vertex Series I IW VC51 W:
Input Type
Vertex Series I IW VC51 W features Spring post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
ELAC Vertex Series I IW VC51 W External Dimensions and Weight
ELAC Vertex Series I IW VC51 W has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) .
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
ELAC Vertex Series I IW VC51 W
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the ELAC Vertex Series I IW VC51 W.
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.