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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 13.4 in · 1 in = 41.84 px
Cambridge Audio SX-60vsELAC Debut DB53
The Cambridge Audio SX-60 stands 34.0 cm tall — about 2.9 cm more than the ELAC Debut DB53 at 31.1 cm. On footprint the Cambridge Audio SX-60 is the wider cabinet (20.0 cm versus 17.5 cm). At 89 dB against 86.5 dB, the Cambridge Audio SX-60 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Cambridge Audio SX-60 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 41 Hz versus 48 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Cambridge Audio SX-60 and a 133 mm cone on the ELAC Debut DB53. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $340 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cambridge Audio | ELAC |
| Model | Cambridge Audio SX-60 | ELAC Debut DB53 3.0 |
| Height | 13.4 in | 12.2 in |
| Width | 7.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Depth | 10.7 in | 10.5 in |
| Weight | 11 lb | 13.3 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (silk dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (doped paper cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (aluminium dome), 1× 5.2 in mid-bass (aramid-fibre cone) |
| Frequency — low | 41 Hz | 48 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 38000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 86.5 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–100 W | 20–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $329 / pair | $350 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | cambridgeaudio.com ↗ | elac.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.