Being very direct Ron, hell yes, I want to see more content like this. The speakers sounded great and with your commentary, great review, keep it coming. This is New Record Day 2.0, you are ever evolving, Ron!!!
I love this review style. It feels just like visiting a friends house and talking about the system. I can't even remember the last time someone else did anything like this. It can be followed up with a formal review with comparisons or you can just cram it all in one video as well while showing different speaker placements etc....
For the love of God finally a decent review. I really like your new format, people who waych these reviews are music junkies so being able to finally hear music in your reviews is very welcomed. I'm very surprised because the way you set up the mics actually picks up the sound quality of the speakers very well. Might I add probably one of the better sounding reviews of speakers that I've heard to date.
I just bought these a few days ago and I've used nothing but music via Bluetooth through my Sony receiver and I'm blown away. I can't wait until I order my amplifier and other equipment. These are amazing for the price!
@Laney Oswald Thank you so much！I'm just listening my B6.2s now, very good！the bass a little bit less than my thought, but it's new, maybe after few days it will be better…s3010 right now only 224, it's also a reason 😂thanks again, have a good night！
Funny. I watched first - listening through my Boston Acoustics CR9s - decent enough speakers in their day. You did a good job miking because the music was crisp and clear. Except when it wasn't - when you were talking. Then everything went mono. Anyways, then I plugged in my own Elac Debut 2 6.2s and listened again. Wow. It's amazing to think that sound came from your source, through your preamps/amps throught the Elacs, into the air and into your mics, into your computer, uploaded to RUclips, downloaded from RUclips, run through my AppleTV into my Yamaha receiver and finally back into my Elacs. and the music still sounded fantastic. My mind just blew up. I'm waiting for a vintage preamp and power amp to arrive from an eBay purchase. These Elacs can only sound better.
I feel like this is a great first impressions video. The commentary intermingled with the listening experience gave us an in the moment play by play of your experience and I found that to be most interesting!
Hey Ron This is a great addition to your channel, I hope others take note and let us in on the audition of the system. You have done a great job with " our microphones " the sound is clean and sound stage deep and precise. Thanks again
I picked up a pair of these for Black Friday... They're my first brand-new piece of hifi. Lots of fun, versatile, big and clear-sounding. A little more warmth for vocals would be appreciated, but as they are, they still sound lovely. Definitely subwoofer-not-required speakers, at least in my upstairs duplex unit with a small, hardwood-floored living room. Unfortunately, it seems I got a lemon pair and one of the tweeters is very, very shot just a few days after unboxing and pretty relaxed listening. I'll just be here waiting patiently for Amazon to have them back in stock and send me my replacement set... As my first piece of kit, I can't claim to have any point of reference from the current market. Part of me wants to buy half a dozen sets of bookshelves en masse and do a round robin to decide which I want to keep, but I don't think my credit card would be too happy with that. I think the perfect buyer for these speakers is someone like me - lots of time spent critical listening and loving their music and just need a place to start.
I just bought my ELAC B6.2 several days ago at Best Buy 50% off. They went fast at most of the Best Buy stores. I been hearing good reviews and thumbs up on these brilliant speakers from Andrew Jones. I use mine on my newer Onkyo 2 channel receiver and they sound awesome. Being a fan of JBL because "I wanna hear the truth". Yet these Elac sure creates a good sound stage. I'm sure they are still in the "break" in period and soon as they pass thru that point they will be even better. The vocals are what I like about these. So life like and normal essence. I highly recommend these for those seeking a nice sounding and affortable speaker system.
Hi Ron - I do REALLY, REALLY like that you actually allow us to hear what you're describing in your reviews. I think the ideal New Record Day review would have a nice balance of you describing, showing and educating with long enough sound examples too, exactly like you did with this review. It's nice to see when a reviewer actually admits a mistake. This gives you even more credibility. Regarding adding mass to your stands, I was a believer in adding significant weight to speaker stands about three years ago. I added 50 LBS of washed, reclaimed lead shot to each of my Pangea speaker stands. The result? Makes my $1600 a pair of B&W CM5 stand mount speakers that I paid $899 for, sound like a $5K pair of speakers; wait..... actually sounds like a five grand pair of floorstanders. Best tweak EVER. Thanks for the review!
Yes PLEASE more speakers reviews like this. Very convincing .... I'd go buy a pair after your review. And the irony is my Dad already has this exact pair, bought 2 years ago) now paired to a NAD receiver from the early 2000s, connected by spare set of Kimber Kable 4PR I had. Very impressive, balanced sonic profile. Multi-layered and there's always more details and depth to reveal. They are very reminiscent of the Energy 22 Pro Monitors we had in the '80s/'90s and that's saying something, as those speakers put Energy onto the world stage.
Hi New record day,I'm the guy who asked for the sound clips.Thanks for listening,these speakers sound great,you did a great job,good microphones keep up the good work!!!
I purchased these on BLACK FRIDAY for $150 new, along with the C6.2 for $137. Definitely a huge upgrade from my MICCA MBXs. Great video, really enjoyed it.
Could you go into how they compare some more? I was ALWAYS interested in the Miccas but I took advantage of the Elac sale and got the B6.2 as well lol. Seeing as I don't have anything to really compare them to in terms of being in the same league so to speak, I would like to know your thoughts between the Elacs and Miccas
I use the Peachtree nova150 Integrated Amplifier into ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 Bookshelf Speakers with Bogdan Silver Spirits pure silver speaker cable... Martin Logan Dynamo 300 Subwoofer to fill in the lower bass... They do need 200 hours of music playing through them to sound their best... :) I love these speakers!!! :)
I'm 60 or 65 hours into listening to the B6.2's in the month or so since I bought them on Amazon. They've been flawless but a little sterile since the first play. Over the weekend I felt like something had changed and they were sounding warmer and really easy to enjoy. I ended up pulling out some of my true fave cd's and had a good 5 or 6 hour session. The only issue was the wife complaining that I was really pushing the volume. I hadn't noticed and the speakers were still in first gear. Bargain buy of 2018.
You're right! I have not seen a video like this before! Why am I looking at you and not have the video seated from the center position, everyone trying to make themselves in RUclips stars! Good Job!
Despite their lower price, that is one of the BEST recordings of live speakers that I have heard. You must have excellent room acoustics to pull that one off! How did you mic/record this? Did you use two mics? FWIW, I'm playing back through Threshold S350e and S-450e biamped to JBL 800's with solid, inverted, Titanium dome mids. Great video!
One thing that I always the reviewer is to list the tracks played in a review process and possibly tell the reader which in this case is the watcher/listener what to listen for when evaluating a speaker or any hifi component. This way someone who has let's say an Elac speaker can try the tracks and listen for a specific sound and come up with a conclusion. I think this is the way to go for an innovative review, which can involve others. Keep up the great work. And thank you for all your doing.
After so long period, when I watch it for first time, I return to listen it and watch it with respect and honour even today, this professional review.Amazing.
Great video, always enjoy the reviews! Just picked up a pair of these over at Crutchfield for $149! They are definitely more lively than the originals. Really enjoying breaking them in!
Hello Ron! I really enjoyed this presentation which was more reminiscent of an exchange of views between friends. In all honesty, this video gave me the necessary impetus to be in my small living room today.
One of the best listening reviews I’ve seen from the quality of sound to the way the camera was positioned superb wish all listening reviews were like this I felt I could have sat with you and have a great time chilling to music👍🏼
This video sounds excellent on my ELAC B6 2.0. And the bass in my room is excellent. I put a 37hz tone through them and it sounded good. They are rated at 44hz. The room adds a lot. Can't wait to hear my SVS PC-2000.
Blue Zylon now that's an intelligent reply. I would love to hear back from Ron as he has heard both the Buchardt S300 and the Elac in his home. I've heard several Elac speakers though not in my home or at length. They are exactly how many have described them to be. A great bang for the buck perhaps a good place to start on these hobby of ours. Thank you for your comment. By the way if haven’t checked out Zero Fidelity's RUclips channel it's a another great place to get honest excellent reviews. Sean da man, sorry Ron you come a close second though lol.
Excellent job with the first impression. I feel the mics did a great job in picking up the speakers, though we have to take into account room acoustics. I would like to see the associated gear listed in the description along with the tracks you listened too. That is my two cents, and thank you Ron for bring us these videos, it is greatly appreciated.
A sound demo! Yes this definitely should be a thing. This might be due to the mics, but the highs are a little pitched. The midrange is very forward, they have some meat on the bass which is great for bookshelves. Overall they sound good! ;)
enjoyed the video. have both the debut 6 and 6.2 (couldn't pass up the deal) in the same room. not under ideal conditions. can't decide which i like the best, depending on the music. the soundstage of the 6.2"s is amazing, last night heard cymbals 6 feet outside the footprint of the speakers. don't have experience with other speakers, relied on youtube reviews, but what a value the elac's are.
That was great Ron, love the whole process thing and looking forward to the rest of the videos for this speaker. I was so close to buying these but settled for the Kef's Q100 that I picked up for 250 and went with the F6.2's and I am so happy with my decision. The floor standers are amazing but nobody has reviewed those yet. Sean has talked briefly about them but not much else. Thanks again, great job!
Love that format Ron! I got a pair two weeks ago just for fun. Great sounding little speakers, great balance of sound and very easy to listen to with any type of music at any volume.
it's really awsome that you are doing this, giving people a chance to view how you evaluate speakers. And I get a chance to listen to the music you use, and the way you describe the music, awesome!!! You are going to be the talk of the town! One suggestion, I think you might just want to... not talk because it interferes with the transmission, sometimes on my speakers (desktop BOSE) the left or right speakers flutters. Instead, what you could do is to type your comments on the keyboard, and let the words pop up instantaneously on the video (is that possible?) So that people can benefit from your comments while not being interrupted from their listening. Thank you Ron for doing this!!!! I look forward to your next speaker review!!!!!!
Man I love how you are experimenting with different styles for the reviews, on this one it was pretty cool to see what you try to listen and were your attention is directed, that gives great context to your comments! Keep it coming! I want you to review some Tekton Lore Be :)
these speakers are likely being matched up to onkyo or yamaha HTR with 7.2 channels, with a cost of 900 bucks. if the speakers still sound great like that then they are truely great speakers and a great value. I like the video where you provide me your opinion on the product. if that means you cut back on production, and go on the fly with video, i will watch. I dont change well, i do like the older video style better, but thats how i know NRD. so happy you are producing again. thank you.
Hey Ron, I have not had the chance to hear these speakers in person and likely wont any time soon as there are no shows in California anymore and no dealers near me. I could run down to ELAC North America myself as they are close by, but can't get time off work for such things these days. (Andrew, Chris and I are good acquaintances). I am going to try to visit him again next year at least if I get the chance. They tell me the door is always open for me..that is nice. Knowing Andrew and his builds I bet the voice coils and pole ports are huge, which partly explains the speed. From judging by the RUclips video here, I can say they do indeed sound different than the first Debuts. In fact, in my opinion, they are a notable improvement and the originals were amazing in their own right. Oh, I caught that Sean sign-off...you don't stop do ya...LOL By the way, Andrew recommends kitty litter for filling speaker stands over sand. It actually makes scientific sense because kitty litter is better at absorbing any moisture and will keep things dry between the metal and the fill. When sand gets a little moist it can eventually rust from inside because without air it will stay moist. Andrew is also a physicist. When he invited me for the first time to interview him, I was sure glad I took physics! Even at that I barely kept up. One of the nicest guys in the biz by the way.
Good stuff. Listening to these over my computer system, vintage receiver and Micca MB42X desktop set up. The Elac Debut 6.2s are about six-seven feet from me in an equilateral triangle from my desk to my left. Although the youtube recording and the Miccas do not sound exactly like the Elacs, there is a clarity and detail and some bass still there. Of course the actual speakers are even better, more presence and low end. The new Elacs are closer to an audiophile speaker, more refined, more top end detail, faster, better staging. They really do sound two or even three times better than their asking price. If you're on a budget and you have at least a mid-fi integrated with some grunt. These will do you! More bass? Add a sub. But decent bass as is, not extraordinary, but good! Yeah, this format is good as long as you do follow ups and a conclusion!
Great to see that you are wearing your audio reviewing PJs. I'm the same, without my PJs on I just can't get into the groove and hear every nuance that the equipment and music is able convey. :) :) :).
Considering you typically listen to more expensive speakers, I'm glad you're listening to the affordable speakers people rave about so much. If you're impressed by those, I think the UB5's are WAY better. I'm surprised you still haven't tried the UB5's. I think the UB5's also offer more value. 3-way design, better enclosure, concentric mid-range/tweeter design, aluminum drivers, better crossover network, magnetic grill covers. Aside from the ELAC logo, and the fact that they were both designed by Andrew Jones, I don't think they're similar at all. Even the voicing is different to me. That's not a good/bad thing, just an observation. As a matter of fact, I feel like A.J.'s Pioneer BS22LR and FS52 towers share more of the sound signature with the UB5's than the Debut or Debut 2.0's. I mentioned this to him last time I went by to check out their Argo Navis speakers.
Thanks man. I have bone affordable stuff in the past as well. Its nice to mix it up, for sure. I want to hear the UB5s and hope ill get the chance at some point.
hey, i'm using the pioneer fs52 toweres with a u turn turntable and a cheap 150 dollar onkyo integrated stereo amp. if i stepped up to say a 500 dollar amp and 500 dollar set of speakers, would there be a noticeable improvement you think? hoping someone with a little knowledge on this could help a newbie out. to be honest what i have sounds great to me, but i'm open to suggestions! i'm sure a better amp couldn't hurt
@@meeee32156 If your amp has enough power, then the Uni-Fi B5 will surely be a nice Upgrade. The B6.2 are surely not bad, but the imaging band Soundstage on the Uni-Fi is really impressive...
@@rolandrohde thank you! Im gonna go with the b5's after some reading. Thanks for the recommendation, appreciate it. everyone seems to day nothing but good things about them
A great review. I am happy to see in depth reviews for affordable speakers that buyers on a budget are likely to choose for their own setups. I have read and heard dozens of very positive reviews for the Debut 2.0 B6.2s and, well, I might've gotten them for half price on Cyber Monday! How could I not? My experience: At very first, right out of the box, they sounded a bit reserved and there was definite lack in the higher frequencies. The speakers were delivered while it was cold outside and I opened them up a few hours after they had been indoors. I suspect the magnets and baskets were still a bit cool when I started listening. So, before becoming critical, I just left music playing at low volume overnight and through the next day while I was at work to run them in a bit. That weekend, after a good 72 hours of break-in time, I did some critical listening. I found what you found. These are an incredible value for the money. Nice frequency response, great imaging and sound stage, no harshness.. they disappear into the sound stage and present music with nice depth. I am driving them with an older Onkyo integrated amplifier that has recently been serviced. I am very, very happy with them! Thanks for doing this video, would love to see more like this!
This was a great video! I like this new style but I have one request. During your couch sessions, give me some of those juicy shots of speakers. Just different angles and such, show those drivers moving, close-up shots of the finishes and tweeters.
Nice review , it’s almost like being in an audition room listening to the Elac B6.2s. I put on my Grado headphones and listened in a critical frame of mind. Liked what I heard so purchased a pair, soon see how they sound in my system. I’m kind of a nut when it comes to bookshelf speakers having a collection of home brewed and manufactured speakers.
After watching your video, the Zero Fidelity, and The Home Theater Hobbyist videos, I picked up a pair of Elac B6.2 speakers. I got them from Amazon for half price, Bonus! I have them hooked up to my Parasound Halo P3, and A23. Sources are my Rega Planar 1, Marantz UD7007 disc player, and Cambridge Audio up-sampling DAC. Initial impressions right out of the box, Very Nice build quality, and pretty nice balanced sound. I am anxious to hear what they will sound like after I give them some break in time. Thanks for all of your great videos man!
Awesome review. Reminded me of myself but with bargain Craigslist finds. And yes, I like this format. Reviews of more practical and attainable speakers for the average guy are nice. Subbed!
I liked your previous style of reviewing, I do however like this approach better. A small criticism; talk less during the track. Using a very revealing dac, amp and headphones I feel like I not only heard the speakers themselves but heard a bit of the room as well and I really enjoyed that experience. Nothing at all to say about the room, sounds really good. The track length I think was very appropriate. The music chosen was great. I would just prefer to hear the track you've chosen and then your comments between tracks. I personally don't want to skip what you have to say about your experience, just not while the gear is speaking for itself. The format I think though is great. Gives a little view into gear and a sound different than we the viewers have in our own homes. Very small criticism aside this was a great review. Very enjoyable. Makes me want to upgrade from my B6's.
Great concept for first impressions! It reminds me of when I have friends over for new gear listening sessions. The video feels more organic like this.
The idea behind the format and the impressions both make this worthwhile, but the execution and presentation could do with some minor work. There's an occasional audible pop when the audio transitions from the speakers mics to the voice mic. It's distracting even without the pop, but as it is... it really takes you out of the experience whenever it occurs. If you can't make the transition between the different mics smoother through editing, thoughts as subtitles might be a more practical solution, if a little less elegant. A picture in picture style showing some shots of the setup and the gear would be a creative way to develop the format and add polish. While perhaps superficial, it would serve as more visual stimuli that would appeal (especially) to newer viewers. Prospective buyers want to see the product. Expressions and reactions are valuable though, so finding a way to keep both would be preferable. Additionally, information about the tracks, either in the video itself or the description would be a very welcome inclusion.
The other option would be to add a more smoothly mixed voice over. If it's important to articulate your thoughts as you're listening, take notes. Film yourself taking notes. Those moments can serve as visual cues for for adding commentary after the fact.
Thumbs up. I like all of your videos Ron. The more laid back style is good and if it helps you get the videos out, then do it man. That now said, the polish on your typical New Record Day videos is choice, dare I say, the best! I would definitely miss those if they went away in favor of this format.
Love your reviews man!! What a difference it makes these reviews with sound test! Wearing my B&W P5 headphones with iBasso DC02 USB dongle and it sounds really good!
Just bought these, amazing. Listened to Sinatra “Fly me to the moon” w/Count Basie. You can hear every instrument, and Frank was right in middle. Loving these
I can't wait to get these. If they are truly this good for the price, these may be the best speaker value of all time. Have a new Rotel RA-1570 ready and waiting for them for my second system.
Hey Ron nice review, though I might suggest associated equipment. Did you move to a new place by the way ? I like it. I'm curious to know what you think of these Elac compared to the Buchardt S300 you also recently reviewed. I'm seriously thinking of getting my first ever bookshelf speakers and the Buchardt's are at the top of my list. FYI I was originally thinking of going with GE Triton 2+ or MB Silver 500 but after several emails with other in the know people including Sean who I've been following on his RUclips channel. I've come to believe the towers would be overkill in my rather small undedicated living room 15' long by13' Wide and 8' High. The speakers are going on the short wall with two floor to ceiling windows firing into living room adjacent to eat in kitchen another 8' by 25' I look forward to your opinion.
Probably like others reading here, I also couldn't pass these up for $150. Here's the thing--I don't have an amp for it yet. First thought was PS Sprout, but that to me is too expensive. I feel like prices should be in the same "league." So I was thinking of the Vista Audio Spark. I know Sean had one of those; but you've got the B6.2s. Hmm... maybe this could be a podcast question for you guys (digging the podcast, too): as a **speculative** question (unless either of you have tried that combo), does the Spark have enough juice for the Elacs? Thanks again for the great reviews!
I'd recommend the Yamaha R-S202BL Stereo Receiver if you're looking to stay in the same "league." It has 100w per channel, while the B6.2 can handle a max of 120w, so you'll never worry about damaging them. I've used both the B6 and B6.2 with this receiver. 75-80% power is about the maximum enjoyable experience with most louder music in a 21'x21' room with high ceilings. 100% power was disturbingly loud where all the surrounding neighbors in the subdivision could clearly hear the music just outside their house. The Bluetooth connection works flawlessly. It automatically connects to your phone with one press of the Bluetooth button on the remote. There were never any interruptions walking everywhere in a 2.5k sq. ft. house. The B6 has a boomier bass, especially the closer you put them toward the wall, which is nice when listening to pop music or watching action movies without a sub. I used them with a 10" powered sub that was turned down to 40% power, so sometimes the bass could be overwhelming, but the kids love it. The B6.2 speakers are much more bright in the treble, but higher pitch vocals, horns, and percussions sound superior to the B6 and the clarity is better especially at lower volumes. Both speakers took about 50 hours minimum to break in, with about 100 hours to fully break in. After breaking them in they both get warmer, while the B6 bass gets richer and fuller spectrum, the B6.2 gets a stronger bass and a less glassy or edgy sounding treble. Both speakers are priced well below their league, especially now at $150, which is why you see reviewers comparing them to $1k+ speakers. The reciever I mentioned is now $120 on Amazon, it was $150 for most of the spring and the entire summer, as I was interested in purchasing another one for a family member. *Yamaha R-S202BL Stereo Receiver:* www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EMQI2CU/
Everything you played was pretty laid back genre. Would have been nice to hear some brass, orchestral, doo wop, rock, etc. I consider myself an audiophile but don't limit my listening choices to easy listening or jazz. Let's hear some kick in the pants music at higher volume once you get those pups broken in. I'll keep enjoying my B&K 602s2 duo for dynamic music and my original Polk monitor 4's for softer female vocals.
I’m finding myself a bit conflicted . I have watched plenty of audio review videos, and they never actually PLAY the equipment. I find that extremely unsatisfying. But then actually playing the equipment and listening over RUclips, I realize that is an imperfect experience, as well. However, it still makes for a more entertaining RUclips vid. Well done!
Great review! And it sounded like the music volume decreased every time you spoke so as to not compete with it; nice touch. An occasional view or overview of the equipment would be nice as well.
Great video. Liked the way you talked about the speakers. And in fairness the recording sounded really good Other reviewers have just thrown on some music , let it play without a word!
these speakers should be listened to in the conditions for which they were designed, on a library. They are entry level speakers. easy to make them sound good in a listening room.
I like the format, s since it is royalty free music, you could go longer on songs, I don't know, may be a condensed version, and a long version, or one extended review with main review, at the beginning, and more raw-ish footage with longer listening sessions after. Second point, your comments are what we want to hear, but they cut into the rest of the track, removing us from the experience. But I do like this format over watching you listen with the voice over. Good luck on solving that :)
TADDs101 I’m loving them. My main listening room consists of significantly more expensive equipment (Paradigm Studio Series speakers, an Anthem MRX-510 and SVS SB-Ultra 13) yet I find myself listening to the Elacs.
It took 40 to 50 hours for the bass to loosen up on mine. I think December 24th is the last day they are on sale for $150. I like them a lot now that the bass has come in.
Yeah, definitely prefer this type of real time review. Headphones a must. I know people say its compressed via youtube and you are listening to your own speakers/headphones, but if you use the same equipment you can tell the difference between speakers, provided it is recorded well, like in this vid nice job.
I was seriously considering these Elac's recently (cuz of the great price), but I think i'll eventually go with either the Wharfdale Diamond 225's or Jamo S803's. They both currently go for about $349 a pair
Wow Ron, am I mistaken or are you enjoying these more than the Buchardt S300s? Next time a newby asks me what he should buy I won't wrack my brain I'll just say: NAD 316BEE + Debut B6.2
Have you considered hooking these sorts of budget speakers to budget receivers/amps of the sort that might go with $250 speakers? That would give many of us a notion in our modest worlds what to expect with these Elacs
Dude you grew hair. Just bought a pair for $149 a pair on Cyber Monday!! Will use my Mark Levinson No. 331 (92lb) solid state amp with a tube/dac pre-amp. I’m curious how the cheapest speaker I have ever owned will perform. PS. This video review was too vague. I like the level of production you did on the Parasound Halo Integrated (which led me to go buy one).
I've owned a set of these for a about a month now, I started with a Yamaha AST-A10 Active Servo Power Amp, they did ok with it, seemed to lack the brightness everyone talked about compared to the original Debuts (which I also own). Then I got a Crown XLi1500 and man, what a difference, the speakers really came alive. They are very difficult to drive, so if you have them connected to a typical receiver or low power amp, you will not be getting the full breadth of what these things can do. If you're really in to heavy bass you will probably need a sub, but without a sub you will get a very balanced sound.
Yes, I like the listening session reaction style and appreciated the music. Enjoy your other videos as well - think I prefer the more organic listening session which you use on this one, plugged in my phones and enjoyed the tracks you picked - looking at buying these speakers for my small office to pair with a Sprout 100. Also looking at Wharfdale, the $500 a pair model. The Jones design is a big selling point for me though. Looking at the Kef LS50, but not sure I want to go that high for my office, which is smaller at 14 X 20.
Listening through my htpc setup with Elac Unifi UB5s. Please do more of these, and not just for the entry-level systems. With good mics, I think there is value in these types of videos. But please give us some more music time and stop interrupting so often...do a summary after a song or song snippet instead.
I had the first version of these speakers and really liked them. Now I'm considering getting these. Only question now is, do I want to sell my Monitor Audio Bronze 2 for these? Decisions, decisions. Your listening couch looks pretty comfy too. Great video, thanks.
I just got these for Xmas because my current speakers were so problematic. They were Event ASP8’s and I’ve gone through 3 amps and finally a complete overhaul only to have the amp fail again. Anyway, so far I hate to admit that I’m a bit disappointed with the elacs. Maybe they’ll open up or maybe the issue is my amp or the room??? But for $150 I can’t say they weren’t a good value. Thanks for the review.
I just picked these up could not pass them up with the price of 149 on Amazon for Black Friday. My amp is not spectacular but it has plenty of power it's a Yamaha r s202 I received as a gift about 6 months ago I have an older Rotel CD player and will eventually upgrade the amp to a emotiva 150 or 300 X. Mine seem a little muddy right now but I think I never took the time to set them up correctly was too much in a hurry lol. Can't wait to get them set up properly because the Yamaha even though not expensive has great power for the money
Being very direct Ron, hell yes, I want to see more content like this. The speakers sounded great and with your commentary, great review, keep it coming. This is New Record Day 2.0, you are ever evolving, Ron!!!
Sweet!
I love this review style. It feels just like visiting a friends house and talking about the system. I can't even remember the last time someone else did anything like this. It can be followed up with a formal review with comparisons or you can just cram it all in one video as well while showing different speaker placements etc....
For the love of God finally a decent review. I really like your new format, people who waych these reviews are music junkies so being able to finally hear music in your reviews is very welcomed. I'm very surprised because the way you set up the mics actually picks up the sound quality of the speakers very well. Might I add probably one of the better sounding reviews of speakers that I've heard to date.
Thanks for watching! I went to school for recording and im pretty obsessed about mic placement. For the most part, I know what I am doing.
I just bought these a few days ago and I've used nothing but music via Bluetooth through my Sony receiver and I'm blown away. I can't wait until I order my amplifier and other equipment. These are amazing for the price!
Nice video, I enjoyed it :) Glad you like these speakers too, I was really happy with them and kind of regret that I sold them.
Thanks man!
Hi Thomas！I just bought this Elac , but do I really need a s3010 together？it's only 224 on Amazon now, thanks
What is a S3010?
Elac debut 2.0 s3010 subwoofer
@Laney Oswald Thank you so much！I'm just listening my B6.2s now, very good！the bass a little bit less than my thought, but it's new, maybe after few days it will be better…s3010 right now only 224, it's also a reason 😂thanks again, have a good night！
Funny. I watched first - listening through my Boston Acoustics CR9s - decent enough speakers in their day. You did a good job miking because the music was crisp and clear. Except when it wasn't - when you were talking. Then everything went mono. Anyways, then I plugged in my own Elac Debut 2 6.2s and listened again. Wow. It's amazing to think that sound came from your source, through your preamps/amps throught the Elacs, into the air and into your mics, into your computer, uploaded to RUclips, downloaded from RUclips, run through my AppleTV into my Yamaha receiver and finally back into my Elacs. and the music still sounded fantastic. My mind just blew up. I'm waiting for a vintage preamp and power amp to arrive from an eBay purchase. These Elacs can only sound better.
Daryl Sawatzky Thanks for the kind words!
You missed the bid about the sound driving along the motorway! Lol. Totally agree, sound was great.
I feel like this is a great first impressions video. The commentary intermingled with the listening experience gave us an in the moment play by play of your experience and I found that to be most interesting!
Hey Ron
This is a great addition to your channel, I hope others take note and let us in on the audition of the system. You have done a great job with " our microphones " the sound is clean and sound stage deep and precise. Thanks again
I picked up a pair of these for Black Friday... They're my first brand-new piece of hifi. Lots of fun, versatile, big and clear-sounding. A little more warmth for vocals would be appreciated, but as they are, they still sound lovely. Definitely subwoofer-not-required speakers, at least in my upstairs duplex unit with a small, hardwood-floored living room. Unfortunately, it seems I got a lemon pair and one of the tweeters is very, very shot just a few days after unboxing and pretty relaxed listening. I'll just be here waiting patiently for Amazon to have them back in stock and send me my replacement set...
As my first piece of kit, I can't claim to have any point of reference from the current market. Part of me wants to buy half a dozen sets of bookshelves en masse and do a round robin to decide which I want to keep, but I don't think my credit card would be too happy with that.
I think the perfect buyer for these speakers is someone like me - lots of time spent critical listening and loving their music and just need a place to start.
Dude, welcome to hifi! I think these are a no-brainer for a first time purchase!
I just bought my ELAC B6.2 several days ago at Best Buy 50% off. They went fast at most of the Best Buy stores. I been hearing good reviews and thumbs up on these brilliant speakers from Andrew Jones. I use mine on my newer Onkyo 2 channel receiver and they sound awesome. Being a fan of JBL because "I wanna hear the truth". Yet these Elac sure creates a good sound stage. I'm sure they are still in the "break" in period and soon as they pass thru that point they will be even better. The vocals are what I like about these. So life like and normal essence. I highly recommend these for those seeking a nice sounding and affortable speaker system.
Hi Ron - I do REALLY, REALLY like that you actually allow us to hear what you're describing in your reviews. I think the ideal New Record Day review would have a nice balance of you describing, showing and educating with long enough sound examples too, exactly like you did with this review. It's nice to see when a reviewer actually admits a mistake. This gives you even more credibility. Regarding adding mass to your stands, I was a believer in adding significant weight to speaker stands about three years ago. I added 50 LBS of washed, reclaimed lead shot to each of my Pangea speaker stands. The result? Makes my $1600 a pair of B&W CM5 stand mount speakers that I paid $899 for, sound like a $5K pair of speakers; wait..... actually sounds like a five grand pair of floorstanders. Best tweak EVER. Thanks for the review!
Yes PLEASE more speakers reviews like this. Very convincing .... I'd go buy a pair after your review. And the irony is my Dad already has this exact pair, bought 2 years ago) now paired to a NAD receiver from the early 2000s, connected by spare set of Kimber Kable 4PR I had.
Very impressive, balanced sonic profile. Multi-layered and there's always more details and depth to reveal. They are very reminiscent of the Energy 22 Pro Monitors we had in the '80s/'90s and that's saying something, as those speakers put Energy onto the world stage.
Hi New record day,I'm the guy who asked for the sound clips.Thanks for listening,these speakers sound great,you did a great job,good microphones keep up the good work!!!
Thanks!
I purchased these on BLACK FRIDAY for $150 new, along with the C6.2 for $137. Definitely a huge upgrade from my MICCA MBXs. Great video, really enjoyed it.
Could you go into how they compare some more? I was ALWAYS interested in the Miccas but I took advantage of the Elac sale and got the B6.2 as well lol. Seeing as I don't have anything to really compare them to in terms of being in the same league so to speak, I would like to know your thoughts between the Elacs and Miccas
I use the Peachtree nova150 Integrated Amplifier into ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 Bookshelf Speakers with Bogdan Silver Spirits pure silver speaker cable...
Martin Logan Dynamo 300 Subwoofer to fill in the lower bass... They do need 200 hours of music playing through them to sound their best... :) I love these speakers!!! :)
The best review I saw about these pair or Elac...
I'm 60 or 65 hours into listening to the B6.2's in the month or so since I bought them on Amazon. They've been flawless but a little sterile since the first play. Over the weekend I felt like something had changed and they were sounding warmer and really easy to enjoy. I ended up pulling out some of my true fave cd's and had a good 5 or 6 hour session. The only issue was the wife complaining that I was really pushing the volume. I hadn't noticed and the speakers were still in first gear. Bargain buy of 2018.
South Point So glad I don’t have a wife, the nagging and control aspect would do my head in 😂😂😂
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You're right! I have not seen a video like this before! Why am I looking at you and not have the video seated from the center position, everyone trying to make themselves in RUclips stars! Good Job!
Despite their lower price, that is one of the BEST recordings of live speakers that I have heard. You must have excellent room acoustics to pull that one off! How did you mic/record this?
Did you use two mics?
FWIW, I'm playing back through Threshold S350e and S-450e biamped to JBL 800's with solid, inverted, Titanium dome mids. Great video!
One thing that I always the reviewer is to list the tracks played in a review process and possibly tell the reader which in this case is the watcher/listener what to listen for when evaluating a speaker or any hifi component. This way someone who has let's say an Elac speaker can try the tracks and listen for a specific sound and come up with a conclusion.
I think this is the way to go for an innovative review, which can involve others.
Keep up the great work. And thank you for all your doing.
Thank you!
Finally a proper sound demo thx these sound great l will be buying these
After so long period, when I watch it for first time, I return to listen it and watch it with respect and honour even today, this professional review.Amazing.
Love hearing the speakers. If you do this repeatedly we can cue up multiple videos and get an idea of how different
equip is voiced! I'm in.
Using these speakers with a Brennan JB7 unit i was initially impressed. 6 months on these have bedded in and just wow plus wow. Love em
Man your expressions are gold. Felt like you were scrutinizing them. Exactly the kind of content needed, thank you Ron. Keep it coming
Great video, always enjoy the reviews! Just picked up a pair of these over at Crutchfield for $149! They are definitely more lively than the originals. Really enjoying breaking them in!
Hello Ron! I really enjoyed this presentation which was more reminiscent of an exchange of views between friends. In all honesty, this video gave me the necessary impetus to be in my small living room today.
One of the best listening reviews I’ve seen from the quality of sound to the way the camera was positioned superb wish all listening reviews were like this I felt I could have sat with you and have a great time chilling to music👍🏼
This video sounds excellent on my ELAC B6 2.0. And the bass in my room is excellent. I put a 37hz tone through them and it sounded good. They are rated at 44hz. The room adds a lot. Can't wait to hear my SVS PC-2000.
Blue Zylon now that's an intelligent reply. I would love to hear back from Ron as he has heard both the Buchardt S300 and the Elac in his home. I've heard several Elac speakers though not in my home or at length. They are exactly how many have described them to be. A great bang for the buck perhaps a good place to start on these hobby of ours. Thank you for your comment. By the way if haven’t checked out Zero Fidelity's RUclips channel it's a another great place to get honest excellent reviews. Sean da man, sorry Ron you come a close second though lol.
About time NRD. Without the sound demo...words cannot paint like a picture. Good review.
Excellent job with the first impression. I feel the mics did a great job in picking up the speakers, though we have to take into account room acoustics. I would like to see the associated gear listed in the description along with the tracks you listened too. That is my two cents, and thank you Ron for bring us these videos, it is greatly appreciated.
Great feedback! Thank you!
Agree. Track listings would be great.
Yes, I liked it very much. I have nothing but praise for you in how your passion for audio shines through in all of your videos. Great job again, Ron!
Appreciate it!
A sound demo! Yes this definitely should be a thing. This might be due to the mics, but the highs are a little pitched. The midrange is very forward, they have some meat on the bass which is great for bookshelves. Overall they sound good! ;)
The glassy/edgy treble does mellow out after a 50-100 hour break-in.
enjoyed the video. have both the debut 6 and 6.2 (couldn't pass up the deal) in the same room. not under ideal conditions. can't decide which i like the best, depending on the music. the soundstage of the 6.2"s is amazing, last night heard cymbals 6 feet outside the footprint of the speakers. don't have experience with other speakers, relied on youtube reviews, but what a value the elac's are.
Awesome!
Glad to see you posting more and more Ron. I was concerned after you stopped posting for a while. Nice review!
Thanks!
That was great Ron, love the whole process thing and looking forward to the rest of the videos for this speaker. I was so close to buying these but settled for the Kef's Q100 that I picked up for 250 and went with the F6.2's and I am so happy with my decision. The floor standers are amazing but nobody has reviewed those yet. Sean has talked briefly about them but not much else. Thanks again, great job!
Thanks Andy!
Love that format Ron!
I got a pair two weeks ago just for fun. Great sounding little speakers, great balance of sound and very easy to listen to with any type of music at any volume.
So far, I agree!
@@Newrecordday2013 pulling off the tweeter grills really does seem to help extend the top end noticable. Interesting little tweek
it's really awsome that you are doing this, giving people a chance to view how you evaluate speakers. And I get a chance to listen to the music you use, and the way you describe the music, awesome!!! You are going to be the talk of the town! One suggestion, I think you might just want to... not talk because it interferes with the transmission, sometimes on my speakers (desktop BOSE) the left or right speakers flutters. Instead, what you could do is to type your comments on the keyboard, and let the words pop up instantaneously on the video (is that possible?) So that people can benefit from your comments while not being interrupted from their listening. Thank you Ron for doing this!!!! I look forward to your next speaker review!!!!!!
Man I love how you are experimenting with different styles for the reviews, on this one it was pretty cool to see what you try to listen and were your attention is directed, that gives great context to your comments! Keep it coming! I want you to review some Tekton Lore Be :)
Thank you!
Love the new format. Keep it coming.
Nicely nicely! Great to have you back!
Thanks!
these speakers are likely being matched up to onkyo or yamaha HTR with 7.2 channels, with a cost of 900 bucks. if the speakers still sound great like that then they are truely great speakers and a great value. I like the video where you provide me your opinion on the product. if that means you cut back on production, and go on the fly with video, i will watch. I dont change well, i do like the older video style better, but thats how i know NRD. so happy you are producing again. thank you.
Hey Ron, I have not had the chance to hear these speakers in person and likely wont any time soon as there are no shows in California anymore and no dealers near me. I could run down to ELAC North America myself as they are close by, but can't get time off work for such things these days. (Andrew, Chris and I are good acquaintances). I am going to try to visit him again next year at least if I get the chance. They tell me the door is always open for me..that is nice. Knowing Andrew and his builds I bet the voice coils and pole ports are huge, which partly explains the speed. From judging by the RUclips video here, I can say they do indeed sound different than the first Debuts. In fact, in my opinion, they are a notable improvement and the originals were amazing in their own right.
Oh, I caught that Sean sign-off...you don't stop do ya...LOL
By the way, Andrew recommends kitty litter for filling speaker stands over sand. It actually makes scientific sense because kitty litter is better at absorbing any moisture and will keep things dry between the metal and the fill. When sand gets a little moist it can eventually rust from inside because without air it will stay moist. Andrew is also a physicist. When he invited me for the first time to interview him, I was sure glad I took physics! Even at that I barely kept up. One of the nicest guys in the biz by the way.
For the record, I was throwing the peace signs while Sean was still in diapers! He copied me!!!
Good stuff. Listening to these over my computer system, vintage receiver and Micca MB42X desktop set up. The Elac Debut 6.2s are about six-seven feet from me in an equilateral triangle from my desk to my left. Although the youtube recording and the Miccas do not sound exactly like the Elacs, there is a clarity and detail and some bass still there. Of course the actual speakers are even better, more presence and low end. The new Elacs are closer to an audiophile speaker, more refined, more top end detail, faster, better staging. They really do sound two or even three times better than their asking price. If you're on a budget and you have at least a mid-fi integrated with some grunt. These will do you! More bass? Add a sub. But decent bass as is, not extraordinary, but good!
Yeah, this format is good as long as you do follow ups and a conclusion!
Thanks for watching and the detailed response!
$149 on Amazon! Regarding the video maybe split screen with you and the gear.
Great to see that you are wearing your audio reviewing PJs. I'm the same, without my PJs on I just can't get into the groove and hear every nuance that the equipment and music is able convey. :) :) :).
Considering you typically listen to more expensive speakers, I'm glad you're listening to the affordable speakers people rave about so much. If you're impressed by those, I think the UB5's are WAY better. I'm surprised you still haven't tried the UB5's. I think the UB5's also offer more value. 3-way design, better enclosure, concentric mid-range/tweeter design, aluminum drivers, better crossover network, magnetic grill covers. Aside from the ELAC logo, and the fact that they were both designed by Andrew Jones, I don't think they're similar at all. Even the voicing is different to me. That's not a good/bad thing, just an observation. As a matter of fact, I feel like A.J.'s Pioneer BS22LR and FS52 towers share more of the sound signature with the UB5's than the Debut or Debut 2.0's. I mentioned this to him last time I went by to check out their Argo Navis speakers.
Thanks man. I have bone affordable stuff in the past as well. Its nice to mix it up, for sure. I want to hear the UB5s and hope ill get the chance at some point.
hey, i'm using the pioneer fs52 toweres with a u turn turntable and a cheap 150 dollar onkyo integrated stereo amp. if i stepped up to say a 500 dollar amp and 500 dollar set of speakers, would there be a noticeable improvement you think? hoping someone with a little knowledge on this could help a newbie out. to be honest what i have sounds great to me, but i'm open to suggestions! i'm sure a better amp couldn't hurt
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If your amp has enough power, then the Uni-Fi B5 will surely be a nice Upgrade. The B6.2 are surely not bad, but the imaging band Soundstage on the Uni-Fi is really impressive...
@@rolandrohde thank you! Im gonna go with the b5's after some reading. Thanks for the recommendation, appreciate it. everyone seems to day nothing but good things about them
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Apart from the "hard to drive" bit that might be a problem in some Setting. Probably fine in most cases though...
A great review. I am happy to see in depth reviews for affordable speakers that buyers on a budget are likely to choose for their own setups.
I have read and heard dozens of very positive reviews for the Debut 2.0 B6.2s and, well, I might've gotten them for half price on Cyber Monday! How could I not?
My experience: At very first, right out of the box, they sounded a bit reserved and there was definite lack in the higher frequencies. The speakers were delivered while it was cold outside and I opened them up a few hours after they had been indoors. I suspect the magnets and baskets were still a bit cool when I started listening. So, before becoming critical, I just left music playing at low volume overnight and through the next day while I was at work to run them in a bit.
That weekend, after a good 72 hours of break-in time, I did some critical listening. I found what you found. These are an incredible value for the money. Nice frequency response, great imaging and sound stage, no harshness.. they disappear into the sound stage and present music with nice depth.
I am driving them with an older Onkyo integrated amplifier that has recently been serviced. I am very, very happy with them!
Thanks for doing this video, would love to see more like this!
Thanks bro, nice demo. I have a pair on the way today from Crutchfield, can't hardly wait to hook these bad boyz up.
Let us know what you think!
New Record Day Okay, will do.
New Record Day These are nice very well balanced speakers. Incredible value for what you get.
Yeah man, this is great. Would love more content like this.
I just got these half off and am jumping for joy. They're beyond amazing for the price
First track: Martin Carlberg - Forever Blue
Last track: Juárez- LVGOON
Not sure about the other.
The second one is THE DARKNESS OF THE LIGHT (INSTRUMENTAL VERSION)
Johan Glossner
This was a great video! I like this new style but I have one request. During your couch sessions, give me some of those juicy shots of speakers. Just different angles and such, show those drivers moving, close-up shots of the finishes and tweeters.
No problem! I can do that.
Nice review , it’s almost like being in an audition room listening to the Elac B6.2s. I put on my Grado headphones and listened in a critical frame of mind. Liked what I heard so purchased a pair, soon see how they sound in my system. I’m kind of a nut when it comes to bookshelf speakers having a collection of home brewed and manufactured speakers.
After watching your video, the Zero Fidelity, and The Home Theater Hobbyist videos, I picked up a pair of Elac B6.2 speakers. I got them from Amazon for half price, Bonus! I have them hooked up to my Parasound Halo P3, and A23. Sources are my Rega Planar 1, Marantz UD7007 disc player, and Cambridge Audio up-sampling DAC. Initial impressions right out of the box, Very Nice build quality, and pretty nice balanced sound. I am anxious to hear what they will sound like after I give them some break in time. Thanks for all of your great videos man!
Put some sand in those stands?
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hahahaha! Well played.
zing!
Awesome review. Reminded me of myself but with bargain Craigslist finds. And yes, I like this format. Reviews of more practical and attainable speakers for the average guy are nice. Subbed!
Awesome!
I liked your previous style of reviewing, I do however like this approach better. A small criticism; talk less during the track. Using a very revealing dac, amp and headphones I feel like I not only heard the speakers themselves but heard a bit of the room as well and I really enjoyed that experience. Nothing at all to say about the room, sounds really good. The track length I think was very appropriate. The music chosen was great. I would just prefer to hear the track you've chosen and then your comments between tracks. I personally don't want to skip what you have to say about your experience, just not while the gear is speaking for itself. The format I think though is great. Gives a little view into gear and a sound different than we the viewers have in our own homes. Very small criticism aside this was a great review. Very enjoyable. Makes me want to upgrade from my B6's.
david gardner great feedback!
Great concept for first impressions! It reminds me of when I have friends over for new gear listening sessions. The video feels more organic like this.
The idea behind the format and the impressions both make this worthwhile, but the execution and presentation could do with some minor work.
There's an occasional audible pop when the audio transitions from the speakers mics to the voice mic. It's distracting even without the pop, but as it is... it really takes you out of the experience whenever it occurs.
If you can't make the transition between the different mics smoother through editing, thoughts as subtitles might be a more practical solution, if a little less elegant.
A picture in picture style showing some shots of the setup and the gear would be a creative way to develop the format and add polish. While perhaps superficial, it would serve as more visual stimuli that would appeal (especially) to newer viewers. Prospective buyers want to see the product. Expressions and reactions are valuable though, so finding a way to keep both would be preferable.
Additionally, information about the tracks, either in the video itself or the description would be a very welcome inclusion.
That's very good constructive criticism! Great ideas.
Thanks for the feedback, really good ideas here ill look into.
The other option would be to add a more smoothly mixed voice over. If it's important to articulate your thoughts as you're listening, take notes. Film yourself taking notes. Those moments can serve as visual cues for for adding commentary after the fact.
This is a really nice development, thanks. I know it's got to be a lot of work.
Love watching this style review!!!
Thumbs up. I like all of your videos Ron. The more laid back style is good and if it helps you get the videos out, then do it man. That now said, the polish on your typical New Record Day videos is choice, dare I say, the best! I would definitely miss those if they went away in favor of this format.
Love your reviews man!!
What a difference it makes these reviews with sound test!
Wearing my B&W P5 headphones with iBasso DC02 USB dongle and it sounds really good!
Hey thanks!
Just bought these, amazing. Listened to Sinatra “Fly me to the moon” w/Count Basie. You can hear every instrument, and Frank was right in middle. Loving these
I can't wait to get these. If they are truly this good for the price, these may be the best speaker value of all time. Have a new Rotel RA-1570 ready and waiting for them for my second system.
good to see someone enjoy their music !!
Hey Ron nice review, though I might suggest associated equipment. Did you move to a new place by the way ? I like it. I'm curious to know what you think of these Elac compared to the Buchardt S300 you also recently reviewed. I'm seriously thinking of getting my first ever bookshelf speakers and the Buchardt's are at the top of my list. FYI I was originally thinking of going with GE Triton 2+ or MB Silver 500 but after several emails with other in the know people including Sean who I've been following on his RUclips channel. I've come to believe the towers would be overkill in my rather small undedicated living room 15' long by13' Wide and 8' High. The speakers are going on the short wall with two floor to ceiling windows firing into living room adjacent to eat in kitchen another 8' by 25'
I look forward to your opinion.
Little bit of price difference on those speakers?
Probably like others reading here, I also couldn't pass these up for $150. Here's the thing--I don't have an amp for it yet. First thought was PS Sprout, but that to me is too expensive. I feel like prices should be in the same "league." So I was thinking of the Vista Audio Spark. I know Sean had one of those; but you've got the B6.2s. Hmm... maybe this could be a podcast question for you guys (digging the podcast, too): as a **speculative** question (unless either of you have tried that combo), does the Spark have enough juice for the Elacs? Thanks again for the great reviews!
I'd recommend the Yamaha R-S202BL Stereo Receiver if you're looking to stay in the same "league." It has 100w per channel, while the B6.2 can handle a max of 120w, so you'll never worry about damaging them. I've used both the B6 and B6.2 with this receiver. 75-80% power is about the maximum enjoyable experience with most louder music in a 21'x21' room with high ceilings. 100% power was disturbingly loud where all the surrounding neighbors in the subdivision could clearly hear the music just outside their house. The Bluetooth connection works flawlessly. It automatically connects to your phone with one press of the Bluetooth button on the remote. There were never any interruptions walking everywhere in a 2.5k sq. ft. house.
The B6 has a boomier bass, especially the closer you put them toward the wall, which is nice when listening to pop music or watching action movies without a sub. I used them with a 10" powered sub that was turned down to 40% power, so sometimes the bass could be overwhelming, but the kids love it. The B6.2 speakers are much more bright in the treble, but higher pitch vocals, horns, and percussions sound superior to the B6 and the clarity is better especially at lower volumes. Both speakers took about 50 hours minimum to break in, with about 100 hours to fully break in. After breaking them in they both get warmer, while the B6 bass gets richer and fuller spectrum, the B6.2 gets a stronger bass and a less glassy or edgy sounding treble.
Both speakers are priced well below their league, especially now at $150, which is why you see reviewers comparing them to $1k+ speakers. The reciever I mentioned is now $120 on Amazon, it was $150 for most of the spring and the entire summer, as I was interested in purchasing another one for a family member.
*Yamaha R-S202BL Stereo Receiver:*
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EMQI2CU/
Listening to this with B&O Headphones was impressive enough to now purchase the Elac 6.2s
Please do more videos like this. It was always frustrating not being able to hear what you were hearing. Thank you.
Sweet!
Everything you played was pretty laid back genre. Would have been nice to hear some brass, orchestral, doo wop, rock, etc. I consider myself an audiophile but don't limit my listening choices to easy listening or jazz.
Let's hear some kick in the pants music at higher volume once you get those pups broken in. I'll keep enjoying my B&K 602s2 duo for dynamic music and my original Polk monitor 4's for softer female vocals.
Really good feedback!
@@Newrecordday2013 , They do need 200 hours of music playing through them to sound their best... :)
I’m finding myself a bit conflicted . I have watched plenty of audio review videos, and they never actually PLAY the equipment. I find that extremely unsatisfying. But then actually playing the equipment and listening over RUclips, I realize that is an imperfect experience, as well. However, it still makes for a more entertaining RUclips vid. Well done!
For the $149 I paid, they exceed every expectation... punching way above their weight class.
Love the new style vid, and my wife wants your couch! lol
I don’t usually comment, Your getting better!
Great review! And it sounded like the music volume decreased every time you spoke so as to not compete with it; nice touch. An occasional view or overview of the equipment would be nice as well.
For sure! Thanks!
Great video. Liked the way you talked about the speakers. And in fairness the recording sounded really good
Other reviewers have just thrown on some music , let it play without a word!
these speakers should be listened to in the conditions for which they were designed, on a library. They are entry level speakers. easy to make them sound good in a listening room.
I like the format, s since it is royalty free music, you could go longer on songs, I don't know, may be a condensed version, and a long version, or one extended review with main review, at the beginning, and more raw-ish footage with longer listening sessions after.
Second point, your comments are what we want to hear, but they cut into the rest of the track, removing us from the experience. But I do like this format over watching you listen with the voice over. Good luck on solving that :)
I'm happy to be amazed even today about this presentantion.Good luck.Greetings from Marius,Romania.
Best Buy & Crutchfield had these for $149 on black friday .. a steal at that price
TADDs101 yes! I picked up a pair of B6.2s, the C5.2 and Sub 3010 all for just $540!
@@JustinScott how do you like them?
TADDs101 I’m loving them. My main listening room consists of significantly more expensive equipment (Paradigm Studio Series speakers, an Anthem MRX-510 and SVS SB-Ultra 13) yet I find myself listening to the Elacs.
Awesome....Thanks....Don't know what else to say bud!! Keep doing it for the rest of us :))))
It took 40 to 50 hours for the bass to loosen up on mine. I think December 24th is the last day they are on sale for $150. I like them a lot now that the bass has come in.
Yeah, definitely prefer this type of real time review. Headphones a must. I know people say its compressed via youtube and you are listening to your own speakers/headphones, but if you use the same equipment you can tell the difference between speakers, provided it is recorded well, like in this vid nice job.
I was seriously considering these Elac's recently (cuz of the great price), but I think i'll eventually go with either the Wharfdale Diamond 225's or Jamo S803's. They both currently go for about $349 a pair
Jamo S803 are toy comparing to B6.2.
@@KonradSkowronski I was going to say that haha
Jamo is honestly rubbish, not hifi
Living the dream! enjoyed that slice of Ron the human struggle more interesting than a pair of speakers anyway.
Hahahaha! Rad!
Wow Ron, am I mistaken or are you enjoying these more than the Buchardt S300s? Next time a newby asks me what he should buy I won't wrack my brain I'll just say: NAD 316BEE + Debut B6.2
Have you considered hooking these sorts of budget speakers to budget receivers/amps of the sort that might go with $250 speakers? That would give many of us a notion in our modest worlds what to expect with these Elacs
Dude you grew hair. Just bought a pair for $149 a pair on Cyber Monday!! Will use my Mark Levinson No. 331 (92lb) solid state amp with a tube/dac pre-amp. I’m curious how the cheapest speaker I have ever owned will perform.
PS. This video review was too vague. I like the level of production you did on the Parasound Halo Integrated (which led me to go buy one).
I've owned a set of these for a about a month now, I started with a Yamaha AST-A10 Active Servo Power Amp, they did ok with it, seemed to lack the brightness everyone talked about compared to the original Debuts (which I also own). Then I got a Crown XLi1500 and man, what a difference, the speakers really came alive. They are very difficult to drive, so if you have them connected to a typical receiver or low power amp, you will not be getting the full breadth of what these things can do. If you're really in to heavy bass you will probably need a sub, but without a sub you will get a very balanced sound.
Yes, I like the listening session reaction style and appreciated the music. Enjoy your other videos as well - think I prefer the more organic listening session which you use on this one, plugged in my phones and enjoyed the tracks you picked - looking at buying these speakers for my small office to pair with a Sprout 100. Also looking at Wharfdale, the $500 a pair model. The Jones design is a big selling point for me though. Looking at the Kef LS50, but not sure I want to go that high for my office, which is smaller at 14 X 20.
Such a helpful video!! Really enjoyed the honest reactions, thanks :)
Listening through my htpc setup with Elac Unifi UB5s. Please do more of these, and not just for the entry-level systems. With good mics, I think there is value in these types of videos. But please give us some more music time and stop interrupting so often...do a summary after a song or song snippet instead.
I had the first version of these speakers and really liked them. Now I'm considering getting these. Only question now is, do I want to sell my Monitor Audio Bronze 2 for these?
Decisions, decisions. Your listening couch looks pretty comfy too. Great video, thanks.
Your review and reactions to the speakers were great. I chuckled a few times. I think I’ve made my decision. Thanks!
Excellent video as always
I just got these for Xmas because my current speakers were so problematic. They were Event ASP8’s and I’ve gone through 3 amps and finally a complete overhaul only to have the amp fail again. Anyway, so far I hate to admit that I’m a bit disappointed with the elacs. Maybe they’ll open up or maybe the issue is my amp or the room??? But for $150 I can’t say they weren’t a good value. Thanks for the review.
I own that shirt, Ron. They’re pedals are the best. I know, I used to sell them. Still playing the Tele???
Keep up the good work...
keeferdog heck yes, have 3 of them!
I would love to hear your impressions of the Bowers and Wilkins 705 S2.
I just picked these up could not pass them up with the price of 149 on Amazon for Black Friday. My amp is not spectacular but it has plenty of power it's a Yamaha r s202 I received as a gift about 6 months ago I have an older Rotel CD player and will eventually upgrade the amp to a emotiva 150 or 300 X. Mine seem a little muddy right now but I think I never took the time to set them up correctly was too much in a hurry lol. Can't wait to get them set up properly because the Yamaha even though not expensive has great power for the money