ELAC DB62
ELAC’s DB62 brings transparent, full-bodied sound to the bookshelf class, coupling ample bass weight with punchy, rhythmic dynamics and an open, balanced treble. What Hi-Fi? highlights its faithful, uncoloured delivery and solid construction, while the front port eases placement. It is a poised, revealing performer that scales confidently with a quality amplifier.
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Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
85/100
Build Quality
87/100
Value for Money
88/100
Pros
Highly transparent, faithful presentation that lets the character of partnering electronics and recordings come through.
Punchy, agile rhythmic performance that remains lively even at lower listening levels.
Solid cabinet construction, useful front-port placement flexibility, and satisfying bass weight for a bookshelf speaker.
Good stereo width and broadly neutral overall balance at its price level.
Cons
Its revealing balance is unforgiving of poor recordings and lower-quality source components.
Higher-output listening exposes low-bass compression; a subwoofer is advisable for deep bass and greater headroom.
Some material can sound edgy or sharp in the upper mids, though EQ can help tame this region.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 85/100
The DB62 is widely regarded as an even-handed, transparent standmount with satisfying punch and a notably mature presentation. Its main trade-offs are limited deep-bass output and compression at higher levels, plus some response irregularities that can make the upper mids or treble sound less smooth with certain recordings.
Bass
86/100
For a 6.5-inch two-way, reviewers found the bass weighty and capable of delivering convincing kick drum, with more substance than the smaller B5.2. Deep-bass material exposes its limits, however, and Erin's Audio Corner found appreciable low-frequency compression at higher output, making a subwoofer advisable for louder or full-range use.
Mid
84/100
What Hi-Fi praised the speaker's faithful, uncoloured presentation and transparency, which supports natural vocal and instrumental reproduction. Erin's Audio Corner heard an upper-mid emphasis that could make material sound edgy, while GR Research identified a smaller resonance around 750Hz.
Treble
84/100
The treble is open enough to support the speaker's generally transparent balance, and What Hi-Fi found the overall range extended and well balanced. Measurement-led listening from Erin's Audio Corner and GR Research points to some unevenness: a potentially sharp 4-6kHz region alongside a somewhat recessed or soft upper top end.
Soundstage Imaging
85/100
Erin's Audio Corner found good stereo width, with wide dispersion through much of the audible range. Imaging may be somewhat constrained by the narrowing high-frequency dispersion, and GR Research suggested the subdued top octave can reduce some spatial cues.
Dynamics
84/100
What Hi-Fi described a punchy, rhythmic and agile character that remains lively even at low volume. That enthusiasm needs qualification at higher playback levels, where Erin's Audio Corner measured significant compression below roughly 80Hz and recommended a subwoofer to preserve low-bass headroom.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
87/100
The cabinet feels reassuringly solid, while What Hi-Fi notes revised bracing intended to reduce resonance and distortion. Reviewers also speak well of the aramid-fibre driver quality, though GR Research's measurements indicate that some cabinet or driver-related stored energy remains.
Value for Money
88/100
At the $300-per-pair price discussed by Erin's Audio Corner, the DB62 was considered not merely good for the money but simply a good speaker with a good price. At the listed $479 price, it remains a competitively specified large standmount, though buyers should weigh its need for a subwoofer at high levels against similarly priced alternatives.
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Specifications
- SPEAKER TYPE
- 2-way, bass reflex
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE
- 44 to 35,000 Hz
- NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
- 6 Ω
- SENSITIVITY
- 87 dB at 2.83 v/1m
- CROSSOVER FREQUENCY
- 2,200 Hz
- MAXIMUM POWER INPUT
- 120 Watts
- TWEETER
- 1-inch cloth dome
- WOOFER
- 6.5-inch woven aramid-fiber cone with oversized magnet and vented pole piece
- CABINET
- CARB2 rated MDF
- CABINET FINISH
- Black Ash vinyl
- PORT
- Dual flared
- BINDING POSTS
- 5-way metal
- WIDTH
- 7.69 in / 195 mm
- HEIGHT
- 14.76 in / 375 mm
- DEPTH
- 10.55 in / 268 mm
- WEIGHT
- 16.3 lb / 7.4 Kg
Manufacturer's Description — ELAC
ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 Bookshelf Speaker – DB62
Improving on the B6—a speaker with accolades from the global press and awards from industry professionals—was not an easy task. But constant improvement is what we do at ELAC, and the Debut B6.2 raises the bar for bookshelf performance higher than ever before. What competition it has starts at many times its price.
CUSTOM TWEETER
Our custom designed 1” soft-dome tweeters are fine-tuned to match the specific characteristics of the speakers they are integrated into. This optimization results in improved clarity, detail, and accuracy in reproducing today’s dynamic music and soundtracks.
ARAMID FIBER WOOFER
Light weight, durable and consistent perforce are the reasons we chose aramid fibre as the woofer material in all Debut 2.0 speakers. Their ability to effortlessly recreate low frequencies enhances everything from dialog to explosions.
SLEEK AND ELEGANT DESIGN
With a modern and minimalist aesthetic, these speakers blend seamlessly into any home decor, making a statement without taking up unnecessary space. A front facing port provides greater flexibility with room placement.
PERFECT FOR ANY ROOM
From your cozy living room to your home office, these speakers fit effortlessly into any environment, providing premium sound quality wherever you need it.
BUILT TO LAST
Crafted with high-quality materials, all ELAC speakers are designed to withstand the test of time, so you can enjoy exceptional sound quality for years to come.
EASY TO DRIVE
All Debut 2.0 models are extremely easy to drive and work effortlessly with virtually all AV receivers and amplifiers.
Premium Audio
Affordable Premium Audio
Tweeter
Wide-Dispersion Waveguide
Newly Designed Cabinets
For Easier Placement
New Woven Aramid-Fiber Woofer
Redesigned Speaker Cone
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