ELAC Vertex Series II IW VC52 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 86 dB. ELAC Vertex Series II IW VC52 W has an MSRP of 549$ but can often be found around $ per pair.
ELAC's Vertex Series II Series of Loudspeakers
Vertex Series II IW VC52 W is a member of ELAC's Vertex Series II series of Passive speakers. Vertex Series II is the mid tier of ELAC's Vertex custom-install range. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
ELAC Vertex Series II Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the ELAC Vertex Series II IW VC52 W Speaker
ELAC Vertex Series II IW VC52 W has a Frequency response range of 45-20k Hz.
Here we have a comparison of how Vertex Series II IW VC52 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 II IW VC52 W
Impedance and Sensitivity
ELAC Vertex Series II IW VC52 W's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
86 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
ELAC Vertex Series II IW VC52 W
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the ELAC Vertex Series II IW VC52 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 86 dB, ELAC Vertex Series II IW VC52 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 II IW VC52 W plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the ELAC Vertex Series II IW VC52 W need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
25–400 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
Vertex Series II IW VC52 W features Spring post type connectors.
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ELAC Vertex Series II IW VC52 W External Dimensions and Weight
ELAC Vertex Series II IW VC52 W has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) (188.9 x 450.9 x 85.6mm ).
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 II IW VC52 W is approximately 386.0cm2 / 59.8inch2.
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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.