ELAC Vertex Series I IW VC51 W is a 2-way Passive Center Channel speaker by ELAC. It was released in 2024. 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 2 x 5.25" Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 45-20k Hz and a sensitivity of 87 dB. ELAC Vertex Series I IW VC51 W has an MSRP of 429$ but can often be found around $ per pair.
ELAC's Vertex Series I Series of Loudspeakers
Vertex Series I IW VC51 W is a member of ELAC's Vertex Series I series of Passive speakers. Vertex Series I is the entry tier of ELAC's Vertex custom-install in-wall and in-ceiling range. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
ELAC Vertex Series I Series Speakers
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.
Here we have a comparison of how Vertex Series I IW VC51 W's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low 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. Work out how loud the ELAC Vertex Series I IW VC51 W plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the ELAC Vertex Series I IW VC51 W need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
20–315 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
Vertex Series I IW VC51 W features Spring post type connectors.
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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) (188.9 x 450.9 x 84.0mm ).
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 Vertex Series I IW VC51 W is approximately 378.8cm2 / 58.7inch2.
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Recommended Accessories
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Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.