[2-Way] Couldn't decide if I wanted these or higher cost B & W's but these were well worth it and priced well for the audio quality they provide.

[MDF] The sound, build and finish of these is positively incredible. Listening to my music library, with them powered by the marantz model 30 is like hearing it for the first time all over again.

They have a pleasant roll off on highs, so everything is crisp, but nothing feels piercing. Mids are splendid. The low end leaves a little to be desired for sub bass, but that’s expected from this type of speaker. The lows this does cover are powerful and robust.

The one quirky thing about them, is the feet are not attached. They are little spikes and platters that you rest them on. This means it is *always* a two person job to move the speakers. Not an issue, if you don’t move them often, but I could see that being a problem for some people.

Overall though, I simply cannot recommend these enough. They are fantastic.

[Bass-Reflex] Initially I didn't like it too much.
It had too warm sound for me.

But after I adjusted EQ for it and spent few weeks with it, now I love it.

I made following EQ adjustments:
63Hz, 125Hz and 250Hz - minus 3dB.
And 1kHz - plus 2dB.

And crossovers:
90Hz

I compared it with Paradigm Premier 500C and B&W HTM6 S3.

And I like this ELAC much more.

Paradigm has no energy and dynamics in sound.
And B&W is to sharp for me. Warmer is better than sharper for movies as for me.

Also my wife likes ELAC design. It matches with our new shelf color.

And I took it with 200 USD off on some good sale on B&H.

For 260 USD it is super hard to beat by price/quality.

So, I decided to keep it for my sound system. Movies became much more enjoyable with this center speaker.

I highly recommend it.

[2.2 kHz ] Im putting together a budget stereo system, speakers seemed to be the most important part in that scenario. I did a lot of research, TBH, I havent put a system together in a couple of decades. I came across a YouTube vid about the ELAC B5.2. I read another review online that gave them a very good review. Really good. They were more than I wanted to spend but every review was very positive. They do need to be broken in. What amazes me about them is not the powerful bass for a 5.25 speaker but the clean imaging, the clarity of the stage. Crystal clear and clean highs, non-exaggerated midrange and a strong bottom. Im running them through a 100 w/ch amp, there is plenty of bass. What I am impressed with is how they can expose a badly mastered CD and really shine on a good one. If 250.00 is your limit then you cannot do much better than this speaker system.  I had never heard of B&H Video but took a chance, after I ordered I called them and changed the delivery location to a FedEx delivery location. (Porch pirates). Im impressed at the customer service, I would not hesitate to order from them again.

[2.2 kHz ] Im putting together a budget stereo system, speakers seemed to be the most important part in that scenario. I did a lot of research, TBH, I havent put a system together in a couple of decades. I came across a YouTube vid about the ELAC B5.2. I read another review online that gave them a very good review. Really good. They were more than I wanted to spend but every review was very positive. They do need to be broken in. What amazes me about them is not the powerful bass for a 5.25 speaker but the clean imaging, the clarity of the stage. Crystal clear and clean highs, non-exaggerated midrange and a strong bottom. Im running them through a 100 w/ch amp, there is plenty of bass. What I am impressed with is how they can expose a badly mastered CD and really shine on a good one. If 250.00 is your limit then you cannot do much better than this speaker system.  I had never heard of B&H Video but took a chance, after I ordered I called them and changed the delivery location to a FedEx delivery location. (Porch pirates). Im impressed at the customer service, I would not hesitate to order from them again.

[2.2 kHz ] If there is a better value in 5” driver bookshelf speakers out there, I’m unaware. The move to bring the port to the front made an already fabulous sounding speaker with smart design (Debut 1.0) even more versatile. Tight, solid low end down to 50-ish Hz. Smooth natural top end. Plenty of SPL for most living rooms and situations. Pair these with a well-tuned sub, and you’ve got a killer full range playback system. They need 20-30 hours of break in time. A great value at full MSRP. I took advantage of the absolute steal B&H pricing at $179. These are my second pair, purchased for my daughter’s small Brooklyn apartment. Could not be more pleased.

[2.2 kHz ] If there is a better value in 5” driver bookshelf speakers out there, I’m unaware. The move to bring the port to the front made an already fabulous sounding speaker with smart design (Debut 1.0) even more versatile. Tight, solid low end down to 50-ish Hz. Smooth natural top end. Plenty of SPL for most living rooms and situations. Pair these with a well-tuned sub, and you’ve got a killer full range playback system. They need 20-30 hours of break in time. A great value at full MSRP. I took advantage of the absolute steal B&H pricing at $179. These are my second pair, purchased for my daughter’s small Brooklyn apartment. Could not be more pleased.

[6 Ohms] Great sounds

[2-Way] Had bookshelf speakers for my HTC, but missed the musicality of my Polk Audios. These are bookshelf size, but are truely as rich as stand alones. For the price range, love to have the sound of music in my room again.

[2-Way] Had bookshelf speakers for my HTC, but missed the musicality of my Polk Audios. These are bookshelf size, but are truely as rich as stand alones. For the price range, love to have the sound of music in my room again.