![]() ![]() If someone is being helpful but you don’t agree, then explain why before you Downvote. If someone is being helpful and you agree with their advice, then Upvote it.(All affiliate sales/links will be removed) Feel free to post links to sales and good deals.If you are looking for advice on sound bars please post to /r/SoundBars.If you just really want a super cheap computer solution (Creative Labs, Altec Lansing, etc.) post to /r/PCSound/.If you have questions regarding Headphones OR IEM's, please post to /r/Headphones or /r/HeadphoneAdvice.If you have a question regarding Bluetooth speakers, please post to /r/Bluetooth_Speakers.A place to ask questions about speakers, amps, DACs, parts, pieces and to show off.While there is no upper price limit, realistically we focus on speakers in the sub $1000 range, with the sweet spot being between $150 to $500.This is a subreddit for all budget minded audiophiles and enthusiasts looking to grow into real speakers and separate components and out of boomboxes, mini systems, portable bluetooth and lifestyle speakers, and PC branded audio solutions.They have the dynamic expression, detail resolution and tonal sophistication to handle it all, and enough stretch in their abilities to get better even when the rest of the system is upgraded. We listened to everything from the sparse electronica of Neneh Cherry’s Broken Politics to Dave Brubeck’s Take Five and these little speakers take it all in their stride. They pull ahead of both rivals when it comes to insight and composure. Tonally they don’t have the sweetness of the Q Acoustics or the luscious midrange warmth of the comparable Dalis, but they’re even-handed and admirably balanced in the way they deal with poorer, more aggressive recordings. The old Debuts timed well, but these ones go even further, conveying the changes of musical momentum beautifully. These are expressive performers that deliver sound with a precision and cohesion that’s rare for this level. Move to quality entry-level separates or higher – during our testing, the Elacs positively sing with the likes of the Marantz PM6007 or Rega Brio amplifiers with a suitable source – and it becomes clear that these boxes are something special.įeed the speakers Madonna’s Ray Of Light and they have no trouble coping with the album’s dense instrumentation and complex rhythms. These speakers merely reflect the quality of the signal fed to them rather than try to sweeten it. ![]() Any shortcomings of the partnering electronics aren’t hidden, but thankfully, not exaggerated either. They’re just as likely to be fed by a budget micro-system as they are quality separates, and so need to be balanced to work well with both.Įlac's engineers have done a decent though not class-leading job here. The B5.2 aren’t quite as forgiving of partnering electronics as either the Q Acoustics 3020i or Dali’s Spektor 2 due to a presentation that leans more towards analysis than smoothness or warmth. Speakers at this level need to work with a wide range of partnering equipment. Thankfully, the Debuts aren’t particularly fussy about angling in towards the listening position, producing a wide, solid sound stage with little work. Ideally they should sit on rigid stands to get the best sound. They work best a little out into the room – we start at around 30cm and experiment – but will still deliver relatively balanced results if not optimally placed. These speakers prove unfussy about placement. ![]() ![]() They’re only available in one finish though – the decent, but slightly drab looking, black ash vinyl as used on our review sample. We’re impressed by the build of the B5.2 and admire their crisp lines and feeling of solidity. Connection to the amplifier is through a pair of solid single-wire terminals. This is claimed to display fewer resonances and add less distortion to the sound than that found on the previous model. These new drivers positively demand a better foundation to work from and Elac's engineers have obliged with a more rigid, braced MDF enclosure. The old one topped out at a mere 20kHz, so we’re expecting a lot more top-end sparkle and openness than before. It’s now a wide surround design with improved dispersion and a top-end response that extends to a claimed 35kHz. The tweeter may be hidden behind a distinctive grille, but it marks a major change from the previous version. On the new Debut this has moved to the front panel to make the speakers less sensitive to their proximity to the rear wall, which makes placement easier. As with most rivals, the bass is tuned by a reflex port. ![]()
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