Elac Debut b6.2 Review - Different Speaker, Different Magic 

You've been pumping out the videos lately, huge respect to you.

I had the Atari 2600 too. Loved it. Just picked these Elacs up for my daughter and her fiance. Gonna preorder the RSL sub today to pair with them. I know this is an old video but thank you for your great content I enjoy all of it.

I am new to the world of audio, you are great, you perfectly explain the performance of each speaker, and that is greatly appreciated. I am your mexican fan...

living in the city, at 6:35 I had to listen again to confirm it wasn't my neighbours 😁. Will pick one used pair up today for 300$. Can't wait to listen to them. Happy New Year and thanks for all your videos!

My old quality Sony's 6.2" were 20 years old, So your reviews helped a lot looking for a replacement The Elac b6.2 arrived today. I wanted the extra size to match as near as possible to my Sony speakers. Well what a difference. 100% approve of these. very balanced and totally agree that they sound very open. Perfect choice thanks to you. My studio is back sounding like it should. Fender Rhodes piano even sounds like a new instrument on the harmonics. Well worth buying.

Yes, I agree. I have the F6.2's (front) and the F5.2's (sides and back) in my Home Theater and they are something else with a little power behind them. 2ch with the F6.2's in front is amazing! Soundstage left and right, front and back is fantastic!

I just got the B62 based on your reviews cheapaudioman! The Andrew Jones Pioneer FS52 tower and BS22 bookshelves have opened my ears to another sound. So much so that I sold my PSB Stratus Silvers over the FS52. The PSB were beautiful and sounded great, but just sounded fake compared to the Pioneer tower. This just made me more interested in these Andrew Jones Elacs. The Elac B62 is as you've described. The midrange can be a bit strong, but not fatiguing, proven by my 2.5 hour listening sessions, cut short by needing to get to bed. I will be watching for a deal on the Elac UniFi or Reference version, but in the mean time, I'll stay up late because I keep wanting to hear another song on the B62. Final note, these sounded best on Pioneer Elite receivers, not Marantz. Pioneer is brighter than Marantz, but clearer. The effect was the the Elac's opened up, not brightened.

love your laid back style of reveiwing products a big thumbs up :) (y)

I purchased the 6.2’s from a Boxing Day sale. Really enjoying them so far. My ears are singing along to the music. These are a massive upgrade to my 1997 mini-system speakers lol!! I just never bothered till now to go for the upgrade.

I have Arendal 1723 THX. I bought these Elacs for my daughter, and were were thoroughly impressed with them. But, like you said, we set them up in her living room and put some power to them. We loved them paired with two 10” subs.

I have just bought a Dali Specktor 2 together with the award winning ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2. Same price in Europe. All I have to say is that a great suprise is, for sure, the Specktor 2. While the ELAC ares firm, well built, heavy, robust and neutral, like a floorstanding speaker on a small pack, the Dali Specktor 2 are like a fresh air or surprising view in your life. Is like a great surprise for an old man. While ELAC bass are strong, Dali surprises you with its smooth highs.

Great review. Like the way you explain each speakers performance characteristics. Now, we just need a comparison of the B6.2's and Unifi 2.0's, which I am considering upgrading to.

I just bought a pair of these. as i waited for them to arrive, i watched a bunch of videos , some were pretty critical and i thought i might be dissapointed with them when I got them. im not dissapointed, they are GREAT speakers. balanced, so clear, good soundstage. just fantastic . i think they could pass for 8 inch woofers if you didnt know any better. very happy i bought them.

Great review. Just pulled the trigger on these. Hoping they are as good as everyone says. 🤞👍

Funny when I heard Randy's take on these. I too did not like them when I first bought these a few years ago, took them back soon after I bought. Now that I've learned all about placement and pairing with the right equipment, I purchased these again and a whole new experience! I really like these. They put up competition to my other favorite speaker, my Monitor Audio Bronze Br2's. It'd make a great Saturday speaker shootout!

I purchased a pair of these a year ago from the ELAC outlet for $209.98...B stock, supposedly with a blemish which I could not see anywhere. After a year, the one thing I will say is that if you feed these speakers a quality signal, you will be rewarded with amazing sound. I stream Hi-Res from my PC from Qobuz through my Onkyo A-5VL and you will have an orgasmic listening experience...trust me.

Just took the metal grills off my ELAC B6.2's tweeters, highs are better, seem a little more extended. They needed that. They look better too, fully undressed !! If you have them try it !! I have had them almost 2 years now, to me this is an improvement.

A beautiful story about the feeling of sound, thank you

These were delivered today and I have spent the last five hours being entertained by these gems, which was a pleasant surprise. They are the best "out of the box" bookshelves I have listened to and that gives me hope that these are going to be a great addition to my home music experience. I will let you know what I think after giving them some run time1

I think to sum these up I'd say this is a big speaker hidden in a small form factor. Treat these as if they can (and do) fill a room and throw some good power at them and don't tell your friends what they cost. I have had mine for about 3 months and they do amaze me.

I love mine !! Took those screens off the tweeters they sound even better !!

I picked these up several months ago basically after break in they not low volume speakers pump up the volume not overkill but decent then they come to life powered by onkyo2511 or yamaha700 amp they sing👊

Just bought these speakers, along with the Sony STRDH190. And I am very happy with my purchase, especially after getting their placement right.

I just got these in today, and I'm going to show my lack of experience with high-end audio. Randy, I listened to you, and what you had to say about these speakers, and I've listened, and read many other peoples reviews. You were spot on, as always. But I heard/read where other people said that you need a powerful amp to drive these. I've heard/read that they're no good for lower volume listening. But man! I'm powering these with a Fosi, 50 watt per channel, amp, and they're miles ahead of every other set of speakers that I own! They're louder than I can stand at half volume, and still sound detailed and full at lower volumes. Couldn't be happier! Being a goofball myself, I appreciate your goofball approach in your videos, but it's clear that you know your sh**! Keep up the great work!

I have two sets. One is getting crossover mods and i hope to review both in A and B testing. Love them for sure. Great Jazz speaker.

B6.2, okay?!. Love your okay timing man.

Like yhe structure of your reviews,

Getting unified b52, Elac. Thanks for your help. Your fault, iam getting unified. Big fan, Should have them Friday! Sound stage, imaging 😁 Great info.

Hi, thank you for this review. I’m new here, I’ll keep watching your reviews. I have a question: you said that these 6.2 are not ideal for nearfield listening, and there are other options for this purpose; what would you recommend for nearfield? Thanks!

You have convinced me to try these again. I bought these in June and put them up for sale last month. No takers yet. I'll try some of the things you suggested.

Need that loudness button at low volume!!! I set my eq like a loudness button and pop it on when listening low.

I love the content of this channel, but honestly I just can't deal with the quality of the audio ironically. I'll keep watching - hopefully improves.

Love the vid’s, have owned these for a couple of years and looking to upgrade or try something different, do you think it would be worth the money to upgrade to the ub5’s or kef q350s?

glad you liked em, Take the screens off the tweeters and they should get a tad sweeter.

So I have these old book shelf JBL n24. See some on eBay for like 40-75 bucks . Iv had them for years like decades . I feel like it’s time to upgrade . Still want book shelf tower is a little to much over kill. My budget would be around 500 . I’m wondering what you think would be a noticeable upgrade ?

I have these speakers along with a Cambridge CXA 60 Integrated Amp running as a pre and a XTZ Edge A2-300 Power Amplifier, sounds really good. These are great speakers for the money.

What speakers do you recommend for surround sound in a 13.2 channel setup for front wide, surround side and surround back speakers? Not looking for anything expensive but please recommend budget as well as good ones that are not crazy expensive. I like Klipsch, Kef, Polk, etc.

Hi!, thanks for your reviews, they are great and helpful. Witch of these tow set of speakers would you prefer? Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 or Jamo Concert 9 Series C93 II? Thanks in advance.

Hi Randy, appreciate your channel and presentations especially for me as a novice AF. I want to add these speakers to my shop and wondering which budget subwoofer you would recommend? Room is appx 30’x30’. Thanks and keep up the great work!

Thx for doing speakers review to such as details. What would you compare ths DB62 with the Wharfedale Diamond bookshelf you have reviewed such as Diamond 11.2 or 12.2? Also, if possible, could you review Wharfedale Diamond 225 that, to me, is most comparable duo with Elac DB62 in terms of specs and the price? Appreciated.

Great videos, would these pair with the Denon D-M41DAB? I have looked at so many speakers in this price range and keep going around in circles not knowing which to pick. Would be for a small room

Never considered Near-Field!!! That's how I'd use them! This changes everything. I gotta rewatch this week's shootout. 👍

I own a Pyle BT390BTU and old Philips 3 way Hi Bass reflex bookshelf speaker which is working good. Planning to switch Pioneer SX-10ae with Elac debut 2.0 speakers. Can you advise which bookshelf speaker suits for Pioneer SX 10AE? ELAC 5.2 or 6.2? Or Any other front ported good bass reflex speakers? Kindly suggest.

I agree with your take on the bass content at lower volumes. I currently live in a small apartment and can't really get these cookin', gotta be a good neighbor. My friend has a pair in a large living room and we sit pretty far away and I think these B6.2's sound bigger, fuller, more exciting in his room than in my new little apartment. Even my YPAO goosed the 63Hz EQ a couple of notches after calibration on my system. My room is too square and small to let these things shine, serious phase cancellation right where my head rests in my chair. Still, for the $$ I couldn't be happier with these B6.2's.

Thanks for your candid straight-talking reviews, I'm learning a lot. I am stuck trying to decide on Elac B5.2's or B6.2's. I have a Cambridge Audio Azur 540r and Yamaha NSSW050 sub, listening at a lower volume of around 55dB due to neighbors on either side. Room is 13 foot x 13 foot. Any opinions?

Hmm, setting up a home theater with the tv about 12' away. Trying to decide between the B5.2 or these. Any suggestions?

@cheapsudioman - I have had a pair of these with the pioneer vsx lx 305 and I can’t seem to get the 2.1chreproduction I got with an older onkyo tx nr 1009 amp. Is it that I’ve set up the pioneer incorrectly? What is your source media when testing ?

Bought them... GREAT for the price !!! Thank you.

I see an emotiva ta-100 back there. You should put it against an IOTAVX SA3 and make a comparision. I would like to hear your take on that! Keep the good reviews coming.

Randy, the Cheapaudioman, you offer really down to earth reviews , like we were talking about stereo at a party!!! A couple of questions. What amp / receiver were you using ? When you say, "the best I ever heard from any speaker."..... about certain music sound reproductions. Did you meany ANY other speaker or a y other Bookshelf speaker? I have these , purchased this summer, used in my basement studio setup construed during COVID pandemic hibernation, paired with previously purchased Fluance Signature Series Surround HiFi Bookshelf speakers. I'm toying with replacing the Flus , with either another pair of these Elacs or new Triangle BRO3s . Played on a Denon DRA 800H Receiver, i have yet to play tge system at 70 to 73 dbs. I have to try that. I play music in this "studio" for listening pleasure AND play My Music while I attempt to play my drums to My Music. Took up the drums after a 51 year hiatus. Im retired now, this year, at 69 years of age. IYO, would adding the BRO3s add or detract to the sound produced . I ususally play both pairs simultaneously , especially when playing the drums. The drums were a xmas gift from my wife in 2018. So the noise i produce is Her Fault . Happy Holidays to all.

Hello. I just subscribed to your channel and am enjoying it very much. I have these speakers with a very inexpensive Yamaha sr202 receiver right now that does not do them justice. Thank you for the great review. I did Just get a Polk Subwoofer to help the bass which I am going to wire to the B speaker terminals per your other video. I would like your recommendation on a power upgrade. I am either going to go with a yamaha AS501 and attach a bluetooth adaptor or a cambridge audio ARX 85 reciever or Denon PMA600NE - Rotel A11 tribute or A12 or finally Emotiva basx TA1. I am heavily leaning toward the Emotiva or the Cambridge audio. Thank you for a great channel

Hi Randy! l watched your dali spektor 2 and elac videos but l m still comfused. Which one would you recommend to me for a buy? Thanks.

Thank you for your channel and for the information you share with those of us who cherish a better listening experience. I have been a music nut for a lot of years and I have always wanted to hear music in a way that moves my soul. I love to have that visceral experience that you talk about; I enjoy hearing music coming from different places and different ways with respect to the speakers. Whenever my wife comments about my moving speakers around, buying new speakers or equipment, etc., I always tell her that I am a "music engineer." However, you are the true engineer; I am just a man who knows what he likes to hear, what I should hear, and doing what I need to do to bring that about. The ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2's have the potential to deliver in a way that I look forward to. I have owned Elac's before, but to be honest I really did not give them a chance because I did not like how they looked and that affected how I allowed myself to hear them. But I have grown since 2016 and that is allowing me to "hear" with my ears and my eyes! I come from the era of Pioneer, Marantz, Sansui, Technic, Fisher, and McIntosh, just to name a few, and that experience colors what I expect from my equipment. In fact, 2014 was my first foray into "bookshelf" speakers. Before that I was into floor standing speakers such as Pioneer, Cerwin-Vega and McIntosh, but I think these Elac's are going to fill that space. Thank you sir for your reviews and your professionalism!

Hey Randy i have these coming from amazon for $240 (somehow the tax is almost $20? Oh well) and i wanted to know if you think my Marantz NR1200 will push them well. It pushes 75 x 2 8 ohm at 0.08% thd. If you have not heard it then keep in mind the sound of that Marantz nr1711 or whatever 7.1 you have/had. Ill be listening at least 7 feet away (pretty sure my listening spot is exactly 8 foot away) and the elacs will be replacing sony sscs5. Do the elacs sound markedly better than the sony? I’m taking into consideration that I didn’t have to pay full retail $350. Anyway also wanted to say thanks for being on RU-vid and cranking out such great content. Take care!

Have you thought about adding a home theater category of testing ?

can we have the clarity of the b6.2 with the bass of the b6? what if we put the tweeter of the b6.2 in the b6?

I just ordered these this weekend. I have heard many reviewers say put them close to the wall and don't toe them in. I can't wait to hear them. Thanks

I haven't put them close to a wall, but I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the breeze these create at higher pressure levels the ports have a lot of air moving through them. When I would have them towed in a bit there were times I thought there was a fan blowing somewhere in the room.

Great review! I'm going to hook my pair back up and give em' another listen...Was wondering if you'd be doing a video on room setup? I'm always curious to get other opinions and ideas regarding that, especially with a 2.0 listening setup...

Help me out guys, 5.2 or 6.2? I dont mind the 50 bugs. Is the 5.2 more the good daily allrounder with lower volume, better base? Do they sound conplete different? I m a bit lost on this topic. I have a D amp with 2x100 w vor 8 ohm. I will use them vor daily music with moderate volume

Hey Randy, first off I really enjoy your reviews and appreciate your humor! I have a question for you, I currently own the debut 6.2's, utilizing a Cambridge axr85 and I am considering upgrading to the unifi 2.0's. In your opinion, are the unifis good enough to warrant the change? Thanks Van

What would you recommend to power these. they seem like they have potential

Do a full comparison between Klipsch R-51 M vs ELAC Debut 6.2 😀 Jazz, classic, Power metal, electronic and pop

I have 3 centers and 4 6.2 for atmos and the 3010 sub to match with the Tannoy gold 15''

Now that this Elac is $400 is it still worth it? The smaller ones are $329 on Amazon - do you sacrifice much going with the smaller woofer? I have a sub I use so plenty of bass, but want would like to make the main to sub crossover as low as possible to keep it smooth.

I got these driving them with 100w yamaha..... Great sound just need to crank up the volume

When I first bought them I was disappointed. They sounded too dull but I'm glad I kept them. It took a lot of hours for the speakers to open up or for me to get used to them. I love them, no fatigue I can listen to them all day. I'm using a CA AXR-100

Between Wharfedale Diamon 12.2 and Elac B6.2, which one do you think is better ?

Great review. What receiver or amplifier are you using?

The standard of measuring the size of a speaker driver is the mounting screw distance.

I like your test list, but I would throw in a track from Michael Jackson's thriller album, probably "Beat It"

After listening to many reviews finally I bought these Elac to replace my Mordauntshort MS208 over 20Y… I drive them with Arcam Alpha 9 CD and Amp. Not happy with the sound.. lack of mid and High. The Bass is OK. The I used my Adcom amp and pre with arcam 7 cd. They sound little better.. bright but nothing close to the MS208… I keep searching for replacement.

I am using it with Denon PMA 520, excellent sound quality. But sound quality depends upon source quality. If source quality is bad then it's sound output unhearable. This speakers sound output is very very natural.

I've had the 6.2s for about 6 months. Great imaging. They still make me look around the room at low volume.

Hi Randy, which one (B5.2 or B6.2) would you recommend for nearfield listening in a small to medium room? Sometimes i listen to eurobeat and EDM, and worry if the B5.2 lacks some bass punch

In what speakers, drums and snares are more realistic? Klipsch r 51 m vs Elac 2.0 debut 6.2

Hi Randy, So I bought the Elac 6.2. Still running them in, I'm trying them at differing distances from the rear wall, I listen about 7 or 8 ft away. What kind of distance would you recommend from the rear wall. Thanks Keith

Im thinking about getting these 6.2's or going with the Elac 5.2's. I listen to my music fairly close as the room I put them in is small. Which speaker would you suggest.

Try "Yellow Jackets" with Mike Stern on lead guitar.. this is jazzy and rocky.. and guality of sound is Awesome, Still looking at b52s unified, at 600, great reviews, 5 star. Send out thoughts and info on these, Thanks, Iam the guy with with the Pioneer thx94 Elite receiver, get back. Your fun and good 👍 5 star... Really. .ha keep it up!! 🤘😁

LOXJIE A30 is a good choice for these speakers?

I wonder if my Cambridge azur 540A would be a good fit for these speakers... thank you for this video!

Danke!

Hey Randy, recently I stumbled your channel and bought these speakers after watching this video. Now looking for an amp and my budget is 150$. Considering to either buy Aiyima D03 or Aiyima A07 + a DAC around 100$(after few months). Which option would be better for these speakers? Thanks in advance.

very nice review what amplifire you could suggest for these speakers???

they’re currently $250 on Amazon at the moment. Should I pull the trigger or look elsewhere?

❤️ the intro/interlude music. Where can I find those tracks?

Hi Randy, I love your break-downs of speakers and the personality behind it. I have a 7.1 surround with Elac 6.2's and a SVS PB4000 sub in a large room. What would you have to say about screwing mounts to backs of four BS41's and adding them as height speakers to make 7.1.4 ? If this is a cheap alternative to four SVS Prime Elevation speakers, I may consider doing so. Either the BS41's will be awesome as my heights, or they may be under powered or out of their natural habitat.. all matching tweeters would be nice.. 🤷‍♂️

Randy, what audio source did you use with these? I am also wondering if you may be planning to review center channel speakers. Thanks.

Any thoughts on these vs the KEF q150s?

What would you suggest if you had to choose between these and the Triangle BR03? They seem to be on sale rn for $349 so I'm wondering if the extra cash is worth the upgrade.

For the same price should I get Polk ES20 or get the 6 2?

I bought and returned them last July because it was unimpressive and disappointing just like you said. Your review finally explains why. I used them in a small room, without the volume jacked up. Subscribed!

How b6.2 compare with stage a130?????

Awesome gonna sub! I know what you mean about Metallica that song Wherever I may roam sounds just incredible, as does the whole album on a good system.

How do you think the b6.2 for the front and the b6 for the rears would sound? Or would I be better off just using 4 of the same? Thanx

Randy, I have subsribed to your channel. I posted just minutes ago. Forgot to ask an additional question about the music source you play for comparing sounds..... CDs or LPs or digital streaming? Without opening That Can of Worms, music played in the different formats are different. Sometimes I was Wowed by my old LPs ( Beatles , Stones, The Who (Tommy), Simon and Garfunkel, Fleetwood Mac, etc., ), played on my newly constructed sound setup, on a new mid range TT - Audio Technica 120XBTUSB TT,, and then cds, particularly Remastered CDs, played on a Tascam CD recorder/ player, sounded terrific [the White Album and Abbey Road completely remastered and reissued the past 2 years are truly fantastic, and recently playing tracks from Tidal or Spotify or Pandora issue yet more fantastic sound.

Randy. Thanks for the play list. I had or have the same issue you just talked about. I purchased the B6-2 and the C6-2 after so many people glorified them in reviews. After waiting for Best Buy to bring them to the store I went and was annoyed that the sounded ok. I thought maybe at my place will sound better and purchased them. Till this date I am still meh. But I know for sure it is because I don’t know hot to set my receiver and also for using Bluetooth and RU-vid to listen to music.

These vs. the JBL Studio 530...your thoughts...anyone....Bueller?

Also i think the best affordable speakers are : Wharfedale Diamond 11 series , EVO series and Elysian series designed by Peter Comeau. They sound and look like speakers that cost 3 or 4 times more , they are unique and very good built. I HAVE SPOKEN

Hi Randy. VJ here (the IG dude). Can you bi-wire or bi-amp speakers such as these ones that only have one pair of binding posts?