ELAC – Debut IW-DC51-W Custom in-Wall Center Channel Speaker User Guide

ELAC – Debut IW-DC51-W Custom In-Wall Center Channel Speaker

Specifications

• BRAND: ELAC
• MODEL NAME: IW-DC51-W
• SPEAKER TYPE: In-Wall
• MOUNTING TYPE: Wall Mount
• COLOR: Black
• WOOFER: 5.25-inch
• TWEETER : 1×1-inch Soft dome
• WOOFER: 1×5.25-inch aramid-fiber cone
• CROSSOVER FREQUENCY: 2,200 Hz
• FREQUENCY RANGE: 45 to 20,000 Hz
• SENSITIVITY: 87 dB at 2.83 v/1m
• RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER POWER: 30 to 120 wpc
• NOMINAL/PEAK POWER HANDLING: 50/120 wpc
• NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 6Q
• BINDING POSTS: Heavy-duty metal spring terminals
• SPEAKER FINISHES: Black baffle White grille
• GRILL: Metal magnetic/Paintable
• ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: Cut-out template, manual
• HEIGHT: 7.4 in / 183.3 mm
• WIDTH: 17.7 in / 448.3 mm
• DEPTH: 3.4 in /85.6 mm
• CUT-OUT HEIGHT: 6.2 in/157 mm
• CUT-OUT WIDTH: 16.4 in / 417 mm
• MOUNTING DEPTH: 3.3 in / 84 mm
• NET WEIGHT (EACH): 10.7 lbs./4.85 kg

Introduction

Elac Debut IW-DC51-W unique in-wall center-channel loudspeaker, developed by Andrew Jones, encourages you to enjoy the show with engaging center-channel sound without any obtrusive speakers in sight. With the Elac Debut IW-DC51-W bespoke in-wall center-channel loudspeaker, a common gripe of home-theater and surround-sound system lovers is no longer an issue: the sight of a large speaker directly in front of the television. IW-DC51-W, designed by Andrew Jones, is based on the first Series C5 and is engineered to almost completely blend into a wall. It provides you with all the high-fidelity sound you require. All you have to do is unwind, sit back, and take it all in. In fact, IW-DC51-W treats sound as expansive landscapes pleading to be shown to your eyes in a detailed, vibrant, and clear manner.

In a seamless manner for a multichannel system, the IW-DC51-W offers powerful, lifelike performance that places film dialogue and musical material precisely where it needs to be in the soundstage. It is compatible with Elac’s other Debut Design Series in-wall and in-ceiling speakers. IW-sonic DC51-W’s capabilities, which defy its low price, are the result of Jones’ experience and a variety of high-end parts, features, and build-quality attributes that have never before been offered at this cost. A strong molded cabinet that dampens undesirable vibrations is complemented with a one-inch cloth tweeter, two 5.25-Inch woven aramid-fiber woofers with larger magnets, a deep-spheroid bespoke waveguide, and a unique crossover for seamless transition between drivers. Elac has done it once more.

drivers by Andrew Jones match a complex crossover and spheroid waveguide Both the tweeter and the bass driver were specially created by Andrew Jones to provide a superb audio experience that is impossible to achieve with standard off-the-shelf components. A bespoke crossover using high-quality audio components guarantees seamless transition between.

HOW IN-WALL SPEAKERS WORK

In-wall speakers are tuned while they are installed in a wall. This is taken into consideration during the design of the enclosure and the drivers, ensuring that once you install them at home, the system sounds identical to one from a speaker located farther away from the listening area.

HOW TO CONNECT TO THE RECEIVER

Utilize a speaker cable to connect the TV and AV receiver. Connect the AV receiver to the TV’s CENTER SPEAKER IN connector using a speaker cable (not included). Be sure to twist the speaker cable ends before inserting them into the TV and AV receiver’s connection terminals while connecting.

HOW TO CONNECT TO TV

It will most likely be a digital optical output presently. You can enjoy TV sound through your ceiling speaker system by connecting an analogue cable from your TV to the amplifier, plugging it in, and setting your TV to line output.

HOW TO KNOW IF SPEAKER IS ACTIVE OR PASSIVE

An active speaker is one that has its own amplifier integrated into the cabinet, to put it simply. Speaker wire is used to connect a passive speaker to the external amplifier that supplies its power. Typically, passive speakers are used in homes.

HOW TO MATCH SPEAKER TO AMPLIFIER

Compare the ohms in your speaker with the ohms your amplifier can take. Now, most amplifiers are built to support 4, 8, and 16 ohm speakers. But it’s crucial to understand exactly what your amplifier is capable of.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which size should the center speaker be set to?

Setting all of the speakers to “small” will ensure that the subwoofer receives the low frequencies for the greatest sound reproduction. The lowest frequencies simply cannot be reproduced adequately by “full range” speakers unless they have drivers 10″ or greater in diameter.

Is it possible to place a center channel speaker above the TV?

Center speakers can be put easily on a shelf either above or below the TV or on top of an entertainment cabinet. For optimal performance, simply ensure that the speaker is tilted up or down toward the listener.

What wattage power level should a center channel speaker have?

When listening to music or movies, the center channel frequently has the loudest volume. In the early days of surround sound, it was typical for manufacturers to make the error of including a weak, underpowered center channel amplifier channel, almost as an afterthought. Use the 120 or 150 watt amps, in my opinion.

What does the center channel speaker do?

The most crucial speaker in a surround sound arrangement is the center channel speaker because it handles the bulk of the work. The center channel is the one that reproduces most of the dialogue and action in a movie because it is front and center on your screen.

Can I only use the central speaker?

The center channel speaker actually works great on its alone and will still produce excellent sound.

Where do you put the center channel speaker?

The center speaker should often be placed immediately beneath the TV. This will most accurately replicate sound emanating from the TV and should be at or near ear level. Directly above the TV is the next-best position if you can’t place it there. The key is to keep it within close proximity of the TV.

The front speaker should be louder than the center?

No, the middle shouldn’t be louder than the fronts when tuned properly. The center is not louder because of the setup’s numbers (or not as loud). These changes are available so you may take into account the volume variations across speaker models.

What height is ideal for center channel speakers?

If you’re fortunate enough to have a projection screen that is acoustically transparent, place the center channel speaker’s tweeter exactly where your ears are (typically 38 to 42 inches off the ground).

Can you play music through a center channel speaker?

In a home theatre setting, the center channel is excellent for conversation but not for music.

Can a center channel speaker also function as a sound bar?

No, a sound bar cannot replace a center speaker without lowering sound quality, to give you the quick answer. Despite their apparent similarity, these two speakers have a few significant distinctions.

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