Debut Reference DCR53
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Debut Reference DCR53

Dedicated center-channel speaker in the Debut Reference 3.0 range, with a 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter and two 5.25-inch aramid fiber woofers in a sealed cabinet. Aimed at home cinema and multichannel music setups, alongside the DBR63 and DFR53.

  • 2-way sealed center channel
  • 1" aluminum dome tweeter with phase plug and waveguide
  • Two 5.25" aramid fiber mid/bass drivers
  • Frequency range 75 Hz - 34 kHz (-3 dB)
  • Sensitivity 87.5 dB, nominal impedance 6 Ω
  • Stitched synthetic leather top panel
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Description

The DCR53 is a 2-way sealed center-channel speaker built to carry dialogue in a home theater. It pairs a 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter, fitted with a phase plug and custom waveguide, with two 5.25-inch aramid fiber mid/bass drivers. The waveguide is intended to give wide, controlled dispersion so dialogue and effects stay focused across the seating area.

The sealed enclosure uses internal bracing to limit cabinet resonance and does not rely on rear-port clearance, so the speaker can sit close to a rear wall or inside cabinetry. The low-profile cabinet has rounded edges and a stitched synthetic leather top panel. It is offered in White, Walnut, Black, Green and Titanium variants.

It is designed to match the DBR63 bookshelf and DFR53 floorstanding speakers in the Debut Reference 3.0 series, giving a consistent sound across the front soundstage. The speaker is passive and is driven by an external amplifier or AV receiver in the recommended 30 to 120 W range.

Specifications

Brand
ELAC
Model
Debut Reference DCR53
Category
Hi-fi and home audio › Speakers

Audio

Speaker type
2-Way Sealed
Frequency range (-3dB)
75 Hz - 34 kHz
Sensitivity (2.83v/m)
87.5 dB
Nominal impedance
6 Ω
Crossover frequency
2550 Hz

Drivers

Tweeter
1" Aluminum Dome
Woofers
2 × 5.25" Aramid Fiber
Tweeter design
Integrated phase plug and custom waveguide
Enclosure
Sealed

Power

Recommended amplifier power
30 - 120 W
Nominal / peak power handling
60 / 100 W

Physical

Dimensions (H x W x D)
202 x 482 x 242 mm
Top panel
Stitched synthetic leather
Finishes
White, Walnut, Black, Green, Titanium
Series
Debut Reference 3.0

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