Debut F5.3
ELAC Discontinued

Debut F5.3

Floorstanding 3-way bass-reflex speaker from the Debut 3.0 series, with an aluminum dome tweeter and aramid-fiber midrange and woofers. Aimed at stereo and multi-channel music and home theater systems.

  • 3-way bass-reflex floorstanding speaker
  • 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter
  • Aramid-fiber 5 1/4" midrange and 2 x 5 1/4" woofers
  • 38 Hz to 38 kHz (-6 dB), 87.5 dB sensitivity
  • 6 Ω nominal impedance, 30–150 W recommended power
  • CARB2-rated 16 mm MDF cabinet with dual flared port
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Description

The DF53 is a floorstanding speaker in the Debut 3.0 line and a step up in size from the DF52 it follows. It is a 3-way, bass-reflex design built around a 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter, a 5 1/4-inch aramid-fiber midrange driver and two 5 1/4-inch aramid-fiber woofers. Crossover points are 500 Hz and 2100 Hz.

The cabinet is made from CARB2-rated 16 mm MDF and has a dual flared port. It is finished in Black Ash vinyl with a Satin Black vinyl front. The enclosure is slim, at 172 mm wide and 1030 mm tall, so it fits into living spaces as a stereo pair or as the front channels of a multi-channel setup.

Electrical connection is through 5-way metal binding posts. Nominal impedance is 6 Ω with a sensitivity of 87.5 dB at 2.83 V/1 m, and the recommended amplifier power is 30 to 150 W. Frequency response is stated as 38 Hz to 38 kHz (-6 dB).

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Specifications

Brand
ELAC
Model
Debut F5.3
Category
Hi-fi and home audio › Speakers

Audio

Speaker type
3-Way, Bass Reflex
Frequency response (-6 dB)
38 to 38 kHz
Nominal impedance
6 Ω
Sensitivity @ 2.83 V/1 m
87.5 dB
Crossover frequency
500 Hz, 2100 Hz

Drivers

Tweeter
1-inch aluminum dome
Midrange (aramid-fiber)
5 1/4"
Woofer (aramid-fiber)
2 x 5 1/4"

Power

Recommended amplifier power
30 - 150 W
Peak power handling
140 W

Connectivity

Binding post
5-way metal

Cabinet

Cabinet
CARB2 rated 16 mm MDF
Cabinet finish
Black Ash vinyl, Satin Black vinyl front
Port
Dual flared

Physical

Width
6.8 in / 172 mm
Height
40.6 in / 1030 mm
Depth
9.7 in / 246 mm
Net weight
34.6 lbs / 15.7 kg

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