Updated:
I have owned both these affordable mid-tier tower speakers. The $279 ELAC Debut 2.0 f5.2’s and the Klipsch RP-8000f at different times played using the same preamp and amp combo. Do both of these affordable tower mid-tier towers sound the same or is one better suited for you?
First my Denon AVR x4500, that I use as a preamp for almost all channels in my current 7.2.4 Dolby Atmos setup with REL subs. The main difference between the two is that Audyssey consistently detected the Klipsch RP-8000f as a LARGE full range speaker and it is! The ELACs soundstage is consistently detected as SMALL at 40hz crossover. The Second is the “vertical immersion” effect of the horn tweeter on the Klipsch creating a much more immersive sound field than the ELACs. The ELACs are “Balanced” and as a result do not have vertical immersion. The ELACs definitely lack the bass and vertical immersion of the slightly more expensive Klipsch RP-8000f but after spending years slowly building a mid-tier affordable best bang for the buck system I currently own and prefer the ELACs due to there balanced, neutral, and accurate sound making them perfect for critical music listening sessions and still great for Dolby Atmos, while the ELACs may elack the vertical immersion caused by the forward energy of the Klipsch Horn Tweeters and the bass coming from the 8” woofers but the ELACs just sound great! The Klipsch’s have no accuracy and are known for having harsh treble, which I found to be absolutely true! I enjoy listening to lots of music on my ELACs, the Klipsch music was awful and too hard to listen to! I saw Denon and Marantz ads with Klipsch speakers and thought I would get the same. The Dolby Atmos experience of the Klipsch vs ELAC is completely different. The klipsch RP’s put out a ton of great immersion but it’s “sloppy immersion” as calibrating the RP’s is next to impossible compared to the highly accurate, and neutral punch of the ELAC Debut 2.0 series! The RP’s can never sound calibrated correctly or accurate because they are not designed to. Both speakers are worth owning don’t get me wrong, there are times I greatly miss the Klipsch RPs! If you’re considering ELACs this hopefully highlights the pros and cons of the ELAC DEBUT 2.0 F5.2 when compared to Klipsch RP-8000f. Please note a more favorable comparison would be the $299 Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-5000F. All the same would apply, except I highly doubt the RP-5000f’s would be LARGE and detected as Full range speakers via audyssey.
Updated:
I have owned my 7.2.4 ELAC debut 2.0 speaker setup for over a year now. I upgraded from the Klipsch RP8000f and equally massive Klipsch RP-404C. The Klipsch Reference Premiere line is definitely great at creating a “vertical immersion” Dolby Atmos experience, however I found Klipsch to be completely in accurate, due to the horn tweeters, and music sounds terrible coming from them. These elac debut 2.0 speakers are the best bang for the buck as far as both immersion and accuracy (please note these speakers are neutral and clear sounding and extremely well balanced with great detail and imaging, nothing artificial added, which I love) along with being great for not only movies but music as well! IMHO, to get anything better than what this speaker offers you would have to spend $1K per tower and about the same for a Center. Thats what it would take to beat these ELACs! Their just that good 🙂
I highly recommend the ELAC Debut 2.0 series. It pairs well with good, affordable amplifiers that are under $500. For example, I am running the ELAC Sound Stage on an Emotiva Bass-X 3 channel amp pushing 140 watts 3 channels driven. Most speakers like klipsch, polk, and Kef require you to buy amplifiers that cost thousands to make them actually come alive. ELAC did a great job of pairing their speakers with amplifiers that are 140 watts and below, so you can afford them! Also love the pure, direct, and natural sound as there is no artificial warmth or brightness. Plus there is an excellent level of imaging and detail. I highly recommend these speakers I just wish the warranty met industry standards at 5 years as opposed to 3 years, thats my only complaint. Other than that the ELAC Debut 2.0 series is a solid investment as it will be your last speakers as there is no way to upgrade from ELAC unless you want to spend thousands more for only a slight improvement in sound. Thank you!
UPDATE:
So now that I’ve had these speakers for months I’ve noticed they’re great for movies but even better for music!! Wow!!
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| Price | -20% $319.00 List: $399.98 | $219.98 | $549.00 | $499.99 | $349.00 | $399.98 |
| Delivery | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 20 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 21 | — | Get it May 21 - 22 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 20 |
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| Sold By | Huppins | Parts Express | Adorama | Fluance Audio | Walts TV | Sds audio |
| speaker size | 5.25 inches | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches | 1050 millimeters | 6.5 inches |
| power source | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Optical, RCA | wired | Wired |
| speaker type | Floor Standing | Tower | Woofer | Floorstanding | Tower | Center Channel |
| mounting type | Floor Standing | Floor Standing | Floor Standing | Floor Mount | Floor Standing | Center |
| weight | 34.39 pounds | — | 98.1 pounds | 59.63 pounds | 32 pounds | 23.6 pounds |
| control method | application | touch | touch | remote | remote | touch |
| model name | Debut 2.0 F5.2 | Classic T65 | R 620F | Ai81 Elite | ES50 | DC63-BK |
| frequency response | — | 20000 hertz | — | — | 40 KHz | 50 hertz |
| surround channels | 5.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5.1 | 1 |
| impedance | 6 ohm | — | — | — | 8 ohm | 6 ohm |
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Dimensions
| 7.09″ W x 40″ H x 9.21″ D | 7.69″ W x 43.18″ H x 10.55″ D | 23.35″ W x 7.61″ H x 10.55″ D | 13.5″ W x 13.5″ H x 13.5″D | 7.09″ W x 13.43″ H x 9.21″D |
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| Black Ash Vinyl | Black Ash Vinyl | Black Ash Vinyl | Black Ash Vinyl | Black Ash Vinyl |
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Frequency Response
| 42Hz - 35kHz | 39Hz - 35kHz | 55Hz - 35kHz | 35Hz - 150 Hz | 46Hz - 35kHz |
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| 1” Soft-Dome | 1” Soft-Dome | 1” Soft-Dome | - | 1” Soft-Dome |
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| 3 x 5 1/4” Aramid Fiber | 3 x 6 1/2” Aramid Fiber | 2 x 6 1/2” Aramid Fiber | 1 x 10” High-Excursion Cone | 5 1/4” Aramid Fiber |
Product information
| Model Name | Debut 2.0 F5.2 |
|---|---|
| Speaker Type | Floor Standing |
| Special Feature | Built in microphone, Stereo pairing |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Music,Movies |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 5 Inches |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 5.2 |
| Color | Black |
| Included Components | Floorstanding Speaker |
| Product Dimensions | 15.67"D x 11.3"W x 45.87"H |
| Item Weight | 34.4 Pounds |
| Impedance | 6 Ohm |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Control Method | App |
| Speaker Size | 5.25 Inches |
| Power Source | AC |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Driver Size | 5.25 Inches |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Includes MP3 player? | No |
| Series Number | 2 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Home Audio, Music, Movies |
| UPC | 858552007110 |
| Style | Debut 2.0 |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00858552007110 |
| Controller Type | App Control |
| Manufacturer | ELAC AMERICAS INC |
| Item Weight | 34.4 pounds |
| ASIN | B07B4WFWZF |
| Item model number | DF52-BK |
| Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #151,592 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #35 in Floorstanding Speakers |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | March 1, 2018 |
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$279 ELAC F5.2 vs $399 KLIPSCH RP-8000f
Updated: I have owned both these affordable mid-tier tower speakers. The $279 ELAC Debut 2.0 f5.2’s and the Klipsch RP-8000f at different times played using the same preamp and amp combo. Do both of these affordable tower mid-tier towers sound the same or is one better suited for you? First my Denon AVR x4500, that I use as a preamp for almost all channels in my current 7.2.4 Dolby Atmos setup with REL subs. The main difference between the two is that Audyssey consistently detected the Klipsch RP-8000f as a LARGE full range speaker and it is! The ELACs soundstage is consistently detected as SMALL at 40hz crossover. The Second is the “vertical immersion” effect of the horn tweeter on the Klipsch creating a much more immersive sound field than the ELACs. The ELACs are “Balanced” and as a result do not have vertical immersion. The ELACs definitely lack the bass and vertical immersion of the slightly more expensive Klipsch RP-8000f but after spending years slowly building a mid-tier affordable best bang for the buck system I currently own and prefer the ELACs due to there balanced, neutral, and accurate sound making them perfect for critical music listening sessions and still great for Dolby Atmos, while the ELACs may elack the vertical immersion caused by the forward energy of the Klipsch Horn Tweeters and the bass coming from the 8” woofers but the ELACs just sound great! The Klipsch’s have no accuracy and are known for having harsh treble, which I found to be absolutely true! I enjoy listening to lots of music on my ELACs, the Klipsch music was awful and too hard to listen to! I saw Denon and Marantz ads with Klipsch speakers and thought I would get the same. The Dolby Atmos experience of the Klipsch vs ELAC is completely different. The klipsch RP’s put out a ton of great immersion but it’s “sloppy immersion” as calibrating the RP’s is next to impossible compared to the highly accurate, and neutral punch of the ELAC Debut 2.0 series! The RP’s can never sound calibrated correctly or accurate because they are not designed to. Both speakers are worth owning don’t get me wrong, there are times I greatly miss the Klipsch RPs! If you’re considering ELACs this hopefully highlights the pros and cons of the ELAC DEBUT 2.0 F5.2 when compared to Klipsch RP-8000f. Please note a more favorable comparison would be the $299 Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-5000F. All the same would apply, except I highly doubt the RP-5000f’s would be LARGE and detected as Full range speakers via audyssey. Updated: I have owned my 7.2.4 ELAC debut 2.0 speaker setup for over a year now. I upgraded from the Klipsch RP8000f and equally massive Klipsch RP-404C. The Klipsch Reference Premiere line is definitely great at creating a “vertical immersion” Dolby Atmos experience, however I found Klipsch to be completely in accurate, due to the horn tweeters, and music sounds terrible coming from them. These elac debut 2.0 speakers are the best bang for the buck as far as both immersion and accuracy (please note these speakers are neutral and clear sounding and extremely well balanced with great detail and imaging, nothing artificial added, which I love) along with being great for not only movies but music as well! IMHO, to get anything better than what this speaker offers you would have to spend $1K per tower and about the same for a Center. Thats what it would take to beat these ELACs! Their just that good 🙂 I highly recommend the ELAC Debut 2.0 series. It pairs well with good, affordable amplifiers that are under $500. For example, I am running the ELAC Sound Stage on an Emotiva Bass-X 3 channel amp pushing 140 watts 3 channels driven. Most speakers like klipsch, polk, and Kef require you to buy amplifiers that cost thousands to make them actually come alive. ELAC did a great job of pairing their speakers with amplifiers that are 140 watts and below, so you can afford them! Also love the pure, direct, and natural sound as there is no artificial warmth or brightness. Plus there is an excellent level of imaging and detail. I highly recommend these speakers I just wish the warranty met industry standards at 5 years as opposed to 3 years, thats my only complaint. Other than that the ELAC Debut 2.0 series is a solid investment as it will be your last speakers as there is no way to upgrade from ELAC unless you want to spend thousands more for only a slight improvement in sound. Thank you! UPDATE: So now that I’ve had these speakers for months I’ve noticed they’re great for movies but even better for music!! Wow!!
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024Size: 5.25"Style: Debut 2.0Verified Purchase
Updated:
I have owned both these affordable mid-tier tower speakers. The $279 ELAC Debut 2.0 f5.2’s and the Klipsch RP-8000f at different times played using the same preamp and amp combo. Do both of these affordable tower mid-tier towers sound the same or is one better suited for you?
First my Denon AVR x4500, that I use as a preamp for almost all channels in my current 7.2.4 Dolby Atmos setup with REL subs. The main difference between the two is that Audyssey consistently detected the Klipsch RP-8000f as a LARGE full range speaker and it is! The ELACs soundstage is consistently detected as SMALL at 40hz crossover. The Second is the “vertical immersion” effect of the horn tweeter on the Klipsch creating a much more immersive sound field than the ELACs. The ELACs are “Balanced” and as a result do not have vertical immersion. The ELACs definitely lack the bass and vertical immersion of the slightly more expensive Klipsch RP-8000f but after spending years slowly building a mid-tier affordable best bang for the buck system I currently own and prefer the ELACs due to there balanced, neutral, and accurate sound making them perfect for critical music listening sessions and still great for Dolby Atmos, while the ELACs may elack the vertical immersion caused by the forward energy of the Klipsch Horn Tweeters and the bass coming from the 8” woofers but the ELACs just sound great! The Klipsch’s have no accuracy and are known for having harsh treble, which I found to be absolutely true! I enjoy listening to lots of music on my ELACs, the Klipsch music was awful and too hard to listen to! I saw Denon and Marantz ads with Klipsch speakers and thought I would get the same. The Dolby Atmos experience of the Klipsch vs ELAC is completely different. The klipsch RP’s put out a ton of great immersion but it’s “sloppy immersion” as calibrating the RP’s is next to impossible compared to the highly accurate, and neutral punch of the ELAC Debut 2.0 series! The RP’s can never sound calibrated correctly or accurate because they are not designed to. Both speakers are worth owning don’t get me wrong, there are times I greatly miss the Klipsch RPs! If you’re considering ELACs this hopefully highlights the pros and cons of the ELAC DEBUT 2.0 F5.2 when compared to Klipsch RP-8000f. Please note a more favorable comparison would be the $299 Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-5000F. All the same would apply, except I highly doubt the RP-5000f’s would be LARGE and detected as Full range speakers via audyssey.
Updated:
I have owned my 7.2.4 ELAC debut 2.0 speaker setup for over a year now. I upgraded from the Klipsch RP8000f and equally massive Klipsch RP-404C. The Klipsch Reference Premiere line is definitely great at creating a “vertical immersion” Dolby Atmos experience, however I found Klipsch to be completely in accurate, due to the horn tweeters, and music sounds terrible coming from them. These elac debut 2.0 speakers are the best bang for the buck as far as both immersion and accuracy (please note these speakers are neutral and clear sounding and extremely well balanced with great detail and imaging, nothing artificial added, which I love) along with being great for not only movies but music as well! IMHO, to get anything better than what this speaker offers you would have to spend $1K per tower and about the same for a Center. Thats what it would take to beat these ELACs! Their just that good 🙂
I highly recommend the ELAC Debut 2.0 series. It pairs well with good, affordable amplifiers that are under $500. For example, I am running the ELAC Sound Stage on an Emotiva Bass-X 3 channel amp pushing 140 watts 3 channels driven. Most speakers like klipsch, polk, and Kef require you to buy amplifiers that cost thousands to make them actually come alive. ELAC did a great job of pairing their speakers with amplifiers that are 140 watts and below, so you can afford them! Also love the pure, direct, and natural sound as there is no artificial warmth or brightness. Plus there is an excellent level of imaging and detail. I highly recommend these speakers I just wish the warranty met industry standards at 5 years as opposed to 3 years, thats my only complaint. Other than that the ELAC Debut 2.0 series is a solid investment as it will be your last speakers as there is no way to upgrade from ELAC unless you want to spend thousands more for only a slight improvement in sound. Thank you!
UPDATE:
So now that I’ve had these speakers for months I’ve noticed they’re great for movies but even better for music!! Wow!!
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- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on September 20, 2021
Great-sounding speakers
Size: 5.25"Style: Debut 2.0Verified Purchase -
JESUS S.Reviewed in Mexico on August 5, 2024
Fabulosas!!
Size: 5.25"Style: Debut 2.0Verified Purchase - HotwingrepublicReviewed in Canada on December 2, 2023
Perfect speakers
Size: 5.25"Style: Debut 2.0Verified Purchase - Chuck WReviewed in Canada on September 13, 2020
For Home Theatre LEFT/RIGHT Speaker Use requires more Power than average Receiver can Supply
Size: 6.5"Style: Debut 2.0Verified Purchase - SeanReviewed in Canada on February 27, 2019
Hands down one of the best sounding speakers in its price range
Size: 6.5"Style: Debut 2.0Verified Purchase
