Experts prefer Elac Debut F5.2 over Elac Debut 2.0 F6.2
On 6 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 80 Speakers expert endorsements .
Currently, Elac Debut F5.2 received 1 endorsement from What Hi-Fi (6 Dec 2024). Meanwhile, Elac Debut 2.0 F6.2 did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT  | BestReviews  | What Hi-Fi  |
ZD Net  | The Master Switch  | Music Critic  | Popular Mechanics  | The Sound Junky  | Gadget Review  | World Wide Stereo  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | N/A | $280 |  Elac Debut F5.2 The Elac Debut F5.2 speakers are a sleek and powerful option for music and home theater enthusiasts, with impressive bass response and compatibility with various amplifiers. | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $370 |  Elac Debut 2.0 F6.2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 6 Dec 2024 What Hi-Fi ranked Elac Debut F5.2 as #2
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 5 Elac Debut F5.2 Some of the best budget floorstanders we’ve heard in a good while... ... ... Source: www.whathifi.com
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Elac Debut F5.2 nor Elac Debut 2.0 F6.2 were recommended by key experts who publish Floorstanding Speakers recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT | BestReviews | What Hi-Fi | ZD Net | The Master Switch | Music Critic | Popular Mechanics | The Sound Junky | Gadget Review | World Wide Stereo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $228 |  Sony SSCS3 The Sony SSCS3 floor-standing speakers offer decent sound quality, strong imaging, and respectable bass for a small tower speaker, making them a great budget-friendly option for music and movie enthusiasts. | - | 3 | - | 5 | 2 | - | 2 | - | 5 | - |
| 2 | - | $1000 | 
SVS Ultra Tower The SVS Ultra Tower speakers offer exceptional sound quality, sleek design, and compatibility with various audio systems, making them a top choice for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| 3 | - | $599 |  SVS Prime Tower | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Dayton Audio T652 The Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers are a budget-friendly and versatile option for those looking for clear and dynamic audio reproduction with a sleek and modern design. | - | 2 | - | - | 9 | 4 | - | - | 7 | - |
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Expert reviews [5]
Total expert reviews: 5
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 5 reviews | 100 |
| Lowest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [5]
Total expert reviews: 5
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by Old Time Music | 96 |
| Average score based on 5 reviews | 85 |
| Lowest score by TopTenReviews | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- FLOORSTANDING SPEAKER - The Debut 2.0 F5.2 is the foundation of a serious two-channel system or the nucleus of an impressive multi-channel setup. With its new custom drivers & improved cabinet design, it delivers big-league sound.
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From Seller:
- FLOORSTANDING SPEAKER - The Debut 2.0 F6.2 is the foundation of a serious two-channel system or the nucleus of an impressive multi-channel setup. With its new custom drivers & improved cabinet design, it delivers big-league sound.
- Read more
Sound Quality
Speaker Design Speaker design is a term used to describe the number drivers in the speaker. Drivers are the cones that actually create sound. These cones come in three types: tweeters, midranges (sometimes called mi ... Show more
Three-Way
Three-Way
Sensitivity Measured in decibels, or dB, sensitivity measures a speaker’s ability to convert power to volume. Lower sensitivity speakers require more power from the amplifier to achieve higher volumes. Higher sen ... Show more
Frequency Response Range Given as a range in Hertz (Hz), frequency response is a measurement of the range of sound a speaker can reproduce. For reference, the human ear can hear a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (shorte ... Show more
42 to 35,000 Hz
39Hz – 35000Hz
Impedance Impedance is a key electrical measurement, provided in ohms. This number describes the electrical resistance provided by the speaker to the power signal sent by your amplifier. A common analogy used f ... Show more
Maximum Power Handling Power handling, or peak power, is the highest wattage a speaker can accept from an amplifier before it burns out or becomes damaged. This number is given in watts. It’s recorded by measuring how loud ... Show more
Physical Features
Enclosure Type The type of enclosure, or cabinet, plays a key role in determining the focus of your sound. Do you prefer accurate bass or loud, “boomy” bass? There are three types of enclosures to consider when purc ... Show more
Bass Reflex
Bass Reflex
Enclosure Material The material used to make the speaker enclosure, also called baffle, plays a big part in the sound quality of the speaker. The best materials are stiff and resistant to extra vibrations (which would c ... Show more
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
Finish The type of finish describes the material used on the exterior surface of the cabinet. There is no recommended material; it is purely aesthetic and dependent on your tastes and style. The most importa ... Show more
Black Ash vinyl
Black Ash vinyl
Dimensions
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Weight
34 lbs
44 lbs
Type of Feet Consider the type of feet accessories that come with the speaker based on where the speaker will be located. The “feet” are the supports that go on the bottom of the speaker to hold it in place. For c ... Show more
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Carpet Spikes
Tweeters
Tweeter Size Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes and sizes. Generally speaking, the si ... Show more
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Tweeter Type For the true audiophile, choosing the right tweeter shape is key to getting the best out of your speaker. Different tweeter styles distribute sound more effectively throughout the room, and because hi ... Show more
Dome
Dome
Tweeter Composition In addition to the shape of the tweeter, the material has a big impact on the type of sound emitted. The two most popular materials are metals (aluminum, titanium, beryllium etc.) and soft textiles (s ... Show more
Silk-dome tweeter
Cloth dome
Woofers
Woofer Size A critical element of a floor standing speaker is its woofer. This is the driver responsible for low frequency sounds and bass. It is the biggest driver in size and is usually shaped like a cone. When ... Show more
Woofer Composition Woofers are built with a variety of materials, such as paper, plastic, polypropylene, Kevlar, or metal. Some are even made with more unique materials like wood. They key to quality in a woofer materia ... Show more
Woven aramid-fiber cone
Triple 6-1/2″ Aramid Fiber
Powered Subwoofer Some floor standing speakers contain a built-in powered subwoofer as part of the overall speaker design. Typically when you’re building a home theater system, the subwoofer is purchased as a separate ... Show more
Connections and Controls
Receiver Inputs The type of connectors or terminals on the speaker determine how you connect the speaker to your receiver. There are two main types: spring clips and binding posts. Spring Clips: Spring clips are desi ... Show more
Speaker wire
5-Way Metal Binding Posts
Banana Plug Compatible Banana plugs are a type of connector for speaker wire. They are often regarded as more beneficial than bare wire, which can fray and degrade over time. Banana plugs allow you to insert the bare wire i ... Show more
Inputs Some speakers have other inputs in addition to the binding posts or terminals. This may include HDMI, auxiliary jack, and/or optical inputs. An example of how this may be beneficial is the auxiliary c ... Show more
Speaker wire
Speaker wire
Bi Amp/Bi Wire Capable For the more sophisticated listener, you may want to bi-wire or bi-amp your speakers. For bi-wiring: If the speaker has dual binding posts or terminals, you may be able to use two wires to connect to ... Show more
Remote Control
Does the speaker come with a remote?
Wireless Connections
Bluetooth Enabled Speakers with built-in Bluetooth allow you to stream audio content directly from a device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop) on the speakers. This feature behaves just like any other Bluetooth-enabled ... Show more
Wireless Connectivity Some floor standing speakers may come with the option to connect to your TV wirelessly or via your Wi-Fi network. The benefit to this set up is the absence of wires, which makes setup simple and clean ... Show more
Additional Details
Additional Features
Any other features included.
- New Woven Aramid-Fiber Woofers
- Thick MDF cabinets
- A new silk-dome tweeter features
- Tweeter with wide dispersion waveguide
- Thick MDF cabinet to add stiffness and strength to the speaker