ELAC Andrew Jones Designed Debut Series -Prices out

[zelda]

heard the ELAC debut floorstanders today at Vipul audio tech, he had just unnboxed it, wasn't planned, i was there to audition the Dali zensors....i'm not really an expert, but i know my music and was carrying my own flacs on usb, the ELAC debut is no match for the Dali, much warmer, but the real difference i felt was in the detailing(lower than the Dali). the speakers were paired with the Denon avr-x2200w

Hmm. May be the Elacs need a burn in. Anyway it is a good idea to audition and compare before finalising.

 

[nitinsanand]

Yes, also individual listening varies, what I like might not be to someone else's taste
Most impt is to buy only after auditioning

 

[zelda]

I got many responses for B6 and B5. Even C5. If anyone interested, let me know. I need to speak to dealers with final count before I can get a final price.

 

[alphacentury100]

Hmm. May be the Elacs need a burn in. Anyway it is a good idea to audition and compare before finalising.

IMHO, burn in won't make any audible improvement.Just a negligible improvement perhaps!

 

[alphacentury100]

Dear Zelda, it would be appreciable if you could reveale the price quote that we can expect from this group buy.

 

[zelda]

Thinking of auditioning the elacs this saturday..

 

[Mayank Shah]

Hello,

Prices in Chennai which I got last week from Vipul Audiotech

Elac Debut B6 - MRP 35000. Quote - 29750.
Elac Debut B5 - MRP 28500. Quote - 24225.

Cheers.

 

[Mayank Shah]

IMHO, burn in won't make any audible improvement.Just a negligible improvement perhaps!

Fully agree. Placebo kind of effect perhaps.

 

[alphacentury100]

Perhaps same wave length, my friend.

 

[zelda]

Going for a Demo.. :yahoo:

 

[alphacentury100]

Don't forget to post your experience my friend.

 

[zelda]

At last... Went for Demo and ............. ended up buying B6. :yahoo:

I did demo for B5 and bought B6 blind.

I had a fellow FM and good friend with me. In fact it was his idea to go for demo today..

I am not a professional -Just trying to describe what I felt

We reached there around 4 in the evening and by the time we reached there, there was a customer who was auditioning the same set. We started with some English tracks and moved to Bollywood. The amp used was a Onkyo AVR.

The moment we started , one thing was clear - there was plenty of base. I checked with the sales guy if there was any sub woofer connected but he replied negatively. The vocals were very clear and there was good instrument separation. I liked it instantly - The sound felt much bigger than the the size of the speakers. They are not very small either.We compared them with B&W 685 S2, just a inch less taller than the 685s. While comparing with the Wharfedale 220 which we auditioned a few weeks ago ,the B5 felt bigger and better in terms of SQ. Even B&W could not match the B5 for base.The vocal and mid range was slightly better in the B&Ws.

Decided to go for B6.I assumed that it should have same signature and greater base response. I was not wrong hyeah:

The speakers were delivered around 9 Pm to my place- The box and the speakers were bigger than my Pioneer BS 22, Wharfedale 121 and Mission MX-1. The finishing is very good when compared to all above 3. Beautifully finished vinyl Wrap all around. There was carton paper attached between the speaker and the grill- May be for safer shipping. I immediatly hooked up to my Marantz Amp and started playing songs - Still not stopped hyeah:

One word - I like what I hear.These are really good speakers and better than the above mentioned 3 in all aspects -IHMO.

Will update more once they are burned in - Not literally

 

[svelc]

Wonderful Zelda, love at first hearing

 

[Appys]

Congrats on your purchase zelda

 

[Verma]

Congrats Zelda.

Where from you bought them and at what price?

 

[alphacentury100]

At last... Went for Demo and ............. ended up buying B6. :yahoo:

I did demo for B5 and bought B6 blind.

I had a fellow FM and good friend with me. In fact it was his idea to go for demo today..

I am not a professional -Just trying to describe what I felt

We reached there around 4 in the evening and by the time we reached there, there was a customer who was auditioning the same set. We started with some English tracks and moved to Bollywood. The amp used was a Onkyo AVR.

The moment we started , one thing was clear - there was plenty of base. I checked with the sales guy if there was any sub woofer connected but he replied negatively. The vocals were very clear and there was good instrument separation. I liked it instantly - The sound felt much bigger than the the size of the speakers. They are not very small either.We compared them with B&W 685 S2, just a inch less taller than the 685s. While comparing with the Wharfedale 220 which we auditioned a few weeks ago ,the B5 felt bigger and better in terms of SQ. Even B&W could not match the B5 for base.The vocal and mid range was slightly better in the B&Ws.

Decided to go for B6.I assumed that it should have same signature and greater base response. I was not wrong hyeah:

The speakers were delivered around 9 Pm to my place- The box and the speakers were bigger than my Pioneer BS 22, Wharfedale 121 and Mission MX-1. The finishing is very good when compared to all above 3. Beautifully finished vinyl Wrap all around. There was carton paper attached between the speaker and the grill- May be for safer shipping. I immediatly hooked up to my Marantz Amp and started playing songs - Still not stopped hyeah:

One word - I like what I hear.These are really good speakers and better than the above mentioned 3 in all aspects -IHMO.

Will update more once they are burned in - Not literally

Congrats man.
I was wondering. You said that the dalis were better sounding than the elac, so how did you endup purchasing the elacs? just curious.

 

[mpw]

today morning ( after the honeymoon ) will be the right time to grill zelda :lol:

nasha utar chuka hoga :lol:

 

[regeHA]

today morning ( after the honeymoon ) will be the right time to grill zelda :lol:

nasha utar chuka hoga :lol:

Or our combined grilling might make him reach for a new bottle.

@zelda - Congrats and have a blast!

 

[nitinsanand]

Congrats, enjoy the new member!!

 

[mpw]

Congrats, enjoy the new member!!

zelda,

in the morning you will find yourself with a new member

congratulations from me too !

regards