Very nice video man! I have the 685's as well, and like you I also love the sound that they make. I have been eyeing the Elac after seeing all the rave online, and your video might have pushed me over the line.. Got a new sub now too :)
I bought a pair of these DB63 speakers in September 2024 after hearing them at the THE Show. I have them in my living room, being driven by a Proton AA-1150 power amplifier (which can deliver up to 400WRMS/ch on dynamic peaks, but 50WRMS/ch normally). My living room is huge- about 40' wide with a cathedral ceiling. I have the Elac speakers paired with a Velodyne F-1200 servo subwoofer to handle the bottom of the bottom octave. In short, this system sounds ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL for this price point! The sound certainly is dependent on the source material, but for some of the music I've done in my own studio and played back at 24bit/48kHz, the soundstage image is no kidding the full 40' wide by 10' high with excellent depth. It is really hard to believe that the sound I'm hearing is coming out of those little bookshelf speakers. When people come over for a demo, I tell them to close their eyes and listen, because the visual of what they are seeing in front of them doesn't at all match the audio soundstage they are hearing. Interestingly, the Proton amp never goes into Dynamic Power on Demand mode even when I have these cranked (which means it is putting out 50WRMS/ch or less). I can HIGHLY recommend these Elac speakers for their outstanding price/performance ratio. I am an Electrical Engineer and an Audio Engineer.
I own a pair of B&W 685 just like yours. I´ve used them with a Yamaha A-S500 integraded amplifier for more than 10 years. I agree with what you said, at first i fell in love with the sound signature. After many many years i felt it was time for meaningfull upgrade and bought a NAD C389 and a pair of KEF R3 METAS. The sound is just on a whole other level. The B&W are still great sepakers but their limitations do come a float the moment you upgrade the rest of the system. Specially power. They sound their best in a medium room and at 80 dB. Anything louder than that and the become a little too forward for my taste. Anyway great review, interesting comparison with the Elacs on show here. Might listen to them at my local HIFI dealer shop once they arrive here at my city. Greetings from Colombia! Keep up the great reviews
I really enjoy your reviews. All the details you offer regarding music test tracks helps me understand these speakers characteristics. Home run on these, eh? Good to know, but I'm not in the market for speakers right now. I guess these are entry level go tos. One and done. I like simplicity in a speaker too.
Great video Sir! Would you choose these over the Klipsch RP600M-II? Please help me to decide! Will pair with Yamaha V6A 100 watt and Klipsch SW12 Subwoofer.
Great review! I get what you’re saying about subs on/off. I’ve got some audio monitors silver 100’s that I just don’t like. On any amp… except I tried a little RSL class d amp and I finally found a amp that the MA sounded good with-no sub. I guess MA isn’t my sound, but glad I found something I can live with in a spare room system.
Thanks for the review! How would these Elacs compare to Monitor Audio Bronze? Haven't demoed them yet but curious what you think. P.S. Love the visuals in your videos. Very clean.
Thank you! I think they’re comparable. At this price neither is more revealing than the other. But I do think that at the size the 6.5” midbass driver sounds better than the 8” on one the bronze for vocals. But if you’re just going to rock out like me its a toss up!
Hey buddy! Good to see a great review. I just wanted to say that your content has been getting a lot better and i enjoyed watching the video buddy! Thanks!
Hi. I bought a wiim amplifier last year and have been using it with an old pair of celestion ul8s. Im looking to upgrade speakers and have heard good things about the elacs. Will they be a good match for the wiim. Thanks
If these are big box store speakers then name the store because I would love to listen to them in person before I buy them. I'm considering these or the triangle borea br03.
Hi Taps, thanks for the great review! I have a quick question for you: What do you think about the |Emotiva XB2 speakers? I have been deciding between that and these Elacs (DB63) mainly due to CheapAudioMan's high praise of them. But, I remain apprehensive since he seems to be the only reviewer/influencer who has spoke of them (at all), and he mentioned he is biased due to them helping him out when he was trying to make it as a youtuber. They are passive speakers at about the same price ($400-500), released this year, and the woofer on the Emotivas are 6" instead of 6.5". I have tried asking around but no one seems to know/are interested in this comparison. Thank you in advance!
Hey may claim to be biased, but I believe that he’s very honest and genuine with his thoughts. I personally haven’t heard them as of yet, so I can’t comment on them unfortunately. But hopefully one day!
Great review, thanks! I'm building my first system right now, and looking for a pair of bookshelf speakers in the $500 range. I'm down to these, the Q Acoustics 3030i, the Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 and the Klipsch rp 600m. My usage will be solely for listening to music (a wide variety of music but with a slight bias towards rock). These do seem like best option. Am i missing anything/
There are so many options but these and the Q acoustics 3030i are phenomenal. Pick the one that pleases you aesthetically and go for it. Rock fans speak highly of the Klipsch too, though sadly, I have not heard them yet. Also, thanks for watching!
Great review i really appreciated your honesty 👍 Excellent keep up the good reviews..you rock . BTW can you do a review of the Outlaw Audio rr 2160 i would love to hear your responses
Hey Taps! I noticed that you own many Q Acoustics speakers, I would love to hear your thoughts on the new 3000c series form Q, could you make a video with the bookshelves?
I canna decide between the Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 (when on sale price $449) and the Elac Debut 3 DB63. Being the child of a mum from Wales who suffered through the Blitz, I think you must know that, of course, I am leaning toward British over German. lol
I'm considering replacing the active speakers with passive Elac Debut 3.0 DB63 but I'll have to keep the wiim ultra for streaming music from Tidal which I would also use. I'll need an inexpensive amp, what do you recommend for under $500 that will work well with these speakers and the wiim ultra streamer?
Please help what's the difference between these and the Elac - Debut 3.0 B6.3 Bookshelf? 🤔 No one will answer my question I've even messaged ELAC why is there two versions of these and the smaller version?
I just got a pair of these, connected to an AXA35. They replace a pair of Axiom M3Ti's that I've had for ~20 years. So far so good. Do you think the AXA35 is enough power? I also appreciate the test tracks in your vids!
I got a pair for bit more then 600 . 28HZ - 25 KH 92DB sensitivity but they are a lot bigger. But I will not have to use a sub woover . Like your review
A Hugely ''Better'' speaker in both Sound and Build Quality, IMO ( Oh, and it's stunning in the Walnut finish ) is the Amazing Acoustic Energy AE100-2. An Absolute ''Steal'' at their current Selling Price ... Erm, Just BUY A PAIR ... And Enjoy ...
Hi interesting video, interesting how the elac sound great at cheaper price , I bought the 605s2 anniversary to replace my old b&w dm602s3 as they are very big for my small listening area , but still Preferr my old speakers still, regards mark
@ hi . Thanks for your reply, got a small listening are and overpowering in size and just wanted a smaller but simular sounding speakers , I was hoping the 606 s2 anniversary would down the job, but I got these for only £349 , they were best award for budget speaker on what hifi 2023, and so my old speakers too years ago . and they are on with my other Cambridge audio sonata system with a sub . Going to see if monitor audio silver 100 7g any better as there had giid reviews too . Regards mark
@@6643bear oh that’s a great amp. I would play around with your tone controls first before buying new speakers. But if you were dead set on new speakers, I would check out some Q Acoustics. The 3020i if you can find them are a great match for that amp and sound great with every genre.
Really enjoyed this comprehensive review!
You’re welcome!
Very nice video man! I have the 685's as well, and like you I also love the sound that they make. I have been eyeing the Elac after seeing all the rave online, and your video might have pushed me over the line..
Got a new sub now too :)
Glad I could help! What sub did you end up getting?
I bought a pair of these DB63 speakers in September 2024 after hearing them at the THE Show. I have them in my living room, being driven by a Proton AA-1150 power amplifier (which can deliver up to 400WRMS/ch on dynamic peaks, but 50WRMS/ch normally). My living room is huge- about 40' wide with a cathedral ceiling. I have the Elac speakers paired with a Velodyne F-1200 servo subwoofer to handle the bottom of the bottom octave. In short, this system sounds ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL for this price point! The sound certainly is dependent on the source material, but for some of the music I've done in my own studio and played back at 24bit/48kHz, the soundstage image is no kidding the full 40' wide by 10' high with excellent depth. It is really hard to believe that the sound I'm hearing is coming out of those little bookshelf speakers. When people come over for a demo, I tell them to close their eyes and listen, because the visual of what they are seeing in front of them doesn't at all match the audio soundstage they are hearing. Interestingly, the Proton amp never goes into Dynamic Power on Demand mode even when I have these cranked (which means it is putting out 50WRMS/ch or less). I can HIGHLY recommend these Elac speakers for their outstanding price/performance ratio. I am an Electrical Engineer and an Audio Engineer.
That’s awesome!
I hope they sound good in my room. I am getting a pair this Saturday
Excellent video, Taps! Thank you.
You’re welcome!
I own a pair of B&W 685 just like yours. I´ve used them with a Yamaha A-S500 integraded amplifier for more than 10 years. I agree with what you said, at first i fell in love with the sound signature. After many many years i felt it was time for meaningfull upgrade and bought a NAD C389 and a pair of KEF R3 METAS. The sound is just on a whole other level. The B&W are still great sepakers but their limitations do come a float the moment you upgrade the rest of the system. Specially power. They sound their best in a medium room and at 80 dB. Anything louder than that and the become a little too forward for my taste. Anyway great review, interesting comparison with the Elacs on show here. Might listen to them at my local HIFI dealer shop once they arrive here at my city. Greetings from Colombia! Keep up the great reviews
Thanks so much! I’m dying to get ahold of the R3 Metas! Hopefully one day!!
Ta very much for a great, straightforward review 🙏
Thanks, Taps
I really enjoy your reviews. All the details you offer regarding music test tracks helps me understand these speakers characteristics. Home run on these, eh? Good to know, but I'm not in the market for speakers right now. I guess these are entry level go tos. One and done. I like simplicity in a speaker too.
Thanks a bunch, that made my day.
thanks for the review, can someone out there help me with how the elac behaves in comparison to the triangle br03. thanks
Great video Sir! Would you choose these over the Klipsch RP600M-II? Please help me to decide! Will pair with Yamaha V6A 100 watt and Klipsch SW12 Subwoofer.
I have yet to hear the Klipsch yet, so I cannot comment on that one unfortunately!
@ Thank you!
Great review! I get what you’re saying about subs on/off. I’ve got some audio monitors silver 100’s that I just don’t like. On any amp… except I tried a little RSL class d amp and I finally found a amp that the MA sounded good with-no sub. I guess MA isn’t my sound, but glad I found something I can live with in a spare room system.
If you can (and have tone controls), try bumping up the bass a notch and knocking back the treble by two. Worth trying at least.
@ yep. That’s exactly what I did to get them to settle down.
@ awesome, I did find them to come in a little hot at first.
Thanks for the review! How would these Elacs compare to Monitor Audio Bronze? Haven't demoed them yet but curious what you think.
P.S. Love the visuals in your videos. Very clean.
Thank you! I think they’re comparable. At this price neither is more revealing than the other. But I do think that at the size the 6.5” midbass driver sounds better than the 8” on one the bronze for vocals. But if you’re just going to rock out like me its a toss up!
@@0102studio much appreciated!
Are they the Audio Bronze 50s, which I own?
@@thomasalexand oh, sorry I was speaking of the Bronze 100s
Hey buddy! Good to see a great review. I just wanted to say that your content has been getting a lot better and i enjoyed watching the video buddy! Thanks!
Thanks for sticking around, its much appreciated!
Hi. I bought a wiim amplifier last year and have been using it with an old pair of celestion ul8s. Im looking to upgrade speakers and have heard good things about the elacs. Will they be a good match for the wiim. Thanks
I have yet to hear the wiim, but I have only heard good things…
If these are big box store speakers then name the store because I would love to listen to them in person before I buy them. I'm considering these or the triangle borea br03.
Hi Taps, thanks for the great review! I have a quick question for you: What do you think about the |Emotiva XB2 speakers? I have been deciding between that and these Elacs (DB63) mainly due to CheapAudioMan's high praise of them. But, I remain apprehensive since he seems to be the only reviewer/influencer who has spoke of them (at all), and he mentioned he is biased due to them helping him out when he was trying to make it as a youtuber. They are passive speakers at about the same price ($400-500), released this year, and the woofer on the Emotivas are 6" instead of 6.5". I have tried asking around but no one seems to know/are interested in this comparison.
Thank you in advance!
Hey may claim to be biased, but I believe that he’s very honest and genuine with his thoughts. I personally haven’t heard them as of yet, so I can’t comment on them unfortunately. But hopefully one day!
Great review, thanks! I'm building my first system right now, and looking for a pair of bookshelf speakers in the $500 range. I'm down to these, the Q Acoustics 3030i, the Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 and the Klipsch rp 600m. My usage will be solely for listening to music (a wide variety of music but with a slight bias towards rock). These do seem like best option. Am i missing anything/
There are so many options but these and the Q acoustics 3030i are phenomenal. Pick the one that pleases you aesthetically and go for it. Rock fans speak highly of the Klipsch too, though sadly, I have not heard them yet. Also, thanks for watching!
@ thanks a lot for the response! I think I’ll go with the Elacs!
@ let me know how it goes!
I getting a pair this Saturday
Let me know how it goes!
Great video. What stands are you using for the Elac speakers?
Thank you! Honestly, I have some basic Sanus stands, nothing to write home about.
Great review i really appreciated your honesty 👍
Excellent keep up the good reviews..you rock .
BTW can you do a review of the Outlaw Audio rr 2160 i would love to hear your responses
Thank you! I’ll dig around to see if I can find can come across one!
Nice video, which model sounds better between this ELAC debut 3 or the Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52? Thank you
Alas, I haven’t heard the other one.
cool dude right there ^^
Hey Taps! I noticed that you own many Q Acoustics speakers, I would love to hear your thoughts on the new 3000c series form Q, could you make a video with the bookshelves?
I’ll make a request! I too can’t wait to hear them!
Great review! How do they compare to the MA Bronze 50 or 100?
They’re closer to the 100. While I couldn’t AB them, from my unreliable memory I would say they were close
Thought the driver on the bronze is a tad bigger
can you compare whith whaferdale diamond 12.2
I’ll make a request!
I canna decide between the Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 (when on sale price $449) and the Elac Debut 3 DB63. Being the child of a mum from Wales who suffered through the Blitz, I think you must know that, of course, I am leaning toward British over German. lol
We all have our biases I guess?
Check out the amazing ( & cheap ) Acoustic Energy AE100-2's .... Enjoy ....
I'm considering replacing the active speakers with passive Elac Debut 3.0 DB63 but I'll have to keep the wiim ultra for streaming music from Tidal which I would also use. I'll need an inexpensive amp, what do you recommend for under $500 that will work well with these speakers and the wiim ultra streamer?
The Rotel A8 and Cambridge AXA 35 are a good start!
Thank you very much for your answer. I will buy Rotel A8 for Elac Debut 3.0 DB63 speakers.
@ just one word of caution. The Rotel does not have a subwoofer out. Just in case you wanted that flexibility.
Thank you, yes I know but I won't need a subwoofer. Best regards.
@ happy listening!
I had a debut 6.2 with subs and just sold it. Thinking to get Debut Reference but Elac just release this one. Can it compete with the debut reference?
I have yet to hear any ither speaker from Elac., but hopefully I’ll be able to answer that query soon!
Please help what's the difference between these and the Elac - Debut 3.0 B6.3 Bookshelf? 🤔 No one will answer my question I've even messaged ELAC why is there two versions of these and the smaller version?
I think that a typo on a bunch of sites. I don’t see it listed on their official website.
@0102studio if u look at images online one has a round dome on the main driver the other like your review doesn't it's flat. 🤔
@ i think that’s the lighting of the shot.
@@0102studio thanks for your response. I'm looking at buying the smaller version what's ur opinion over these Vs monitor audio bronze 50?
@ I haven’t heard them, but imagine they sound like a scaled down version. So possibly great?
Sir plz suggest debut 3.0 is better than q acoustic 3030i plz sir suggest me
Honestly, they’re both great. It would really be which aesthetically pleases you.
Elac is always top for price.
How do they compare against the BW 706 s3?
Ooh, that would be quite the comparison. They’d lose in build, but sound? Hmmm
I just got a pair of these, connected to an AXA35. They replace a pair of Axiom M3Ti's that I've had for ~20 years. So far so good. Do you think the AXA35 is enough power? I also appreciate the test tracks in your vids!
I think its fine. But if you ever did get the bug for more power you could up to 60-80 w if you wanted. But honestly the 35w that you have is perfect.
Oh man, I just recently found some new love for my Q acoustics 3030i. Now I’m curious about these ones. For that price, I guess it’s ok to try a pair.
Haha! As long as you can justify it to yourself!
3030i is a remarkable speaker.
@ 100%
I have the 3030i. Hard to beat for the money. Everyday they surprise me by what they are capable of. I’m still trying the Elacs. Hearing good buzz.
I got a pair for bit more then 600 . 28HZ - 25 KH 92DB sensitivity but they are a lot bigger. But I will not have to use a sub woover . Like your review
Thanks! What did you get a pair of?
@@0102studio jd-10s from China.
@@0102studio i know it is a big gamble. But i got an amp this way as well and that thing turned out to be great.
@@wdsoft sorry, I was asking what product you purchased. I don’t think it was mentioned?
@@0102studio hi sorry Model: JD-10S chinese
450 USD is 626 CAD at todays exchange rate. I understand they need to hedge for fluctuation and import but cmon.
I can almost see the tears in your eyes. What happened to the Movies and Sum up segments?????
What?
@@0102studio the Movies and Sum Up segments near the end of this video are blank?
Oh thanks for catching that! I screwed up the timecode!
A Hugely ''Better'' speaker in both Sound and Build Quality, IMO ( Oh, and it's stunning in the Walnut finish ) is the Amazing Acoustic Energy AE100-2. An Absolute ''Steal'' at their current Selling Price ... Erm, Just BUY A PAIR ... And Enjoy ...
I shall inquire about it!
Nice video thanks. Not a fan of all these modern sharp corner box speakers. Prefer cuuuurves! :)
Thanks for watching!
Q-Acoustics.
Hi interesting video, interesting how the elac sound great at cheaper price , I bought the 605s2 anniversary to replace my old b&w dm602s3 as they are very big for my small listening area , but still Preferr my old speakers still, regards mark
Sometimes, what we already have is enough!
@ hi . Thanks for your reply, got a small listening are and overpowering in size and just wanted a smaller but simular sounding speakers , I was hoping the 606 s2 anniversary would down the job, but I got these for only £349 , they were best award for budget speaker on what hifi 2023, and so my old speakers too years ago . and they are on with my other Cambridge audio sonata system with a sub . Going to see if monitor audio silver 100 7g any better as there had giid reviews too . Regards mark
@ sorry, maybe I read that wrong but, what amp are you pairing with the 606’s?
@@0102studio hi thanks for reply yes there were on my Rotel a11 mk 2 tribute .The 606 were a great price they are £449 in the Uk atm . Regards mark
@@6643bear oh that’s a great amp. I would play around with your tone controls first before buying new speakers. But if you were dead set on new speakers, I would check out some Q Acoustics. The 3020i if you can find them are a great match for that amp and sound great with every genre.
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Yeah, they reach all the way to 38 khz...🤣😂😅