Early Black Friday speaker deal: grab these budget Elac Debut bookshelf speakers for just £219

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Some solid standmounts for an affordable hi-fi setup

Elac Debut 3.0 DB53 standmount speakers
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The Elac Debut 3.0 DB53 are a solid choice for someone looking for speakers towards the budget end of the price spectrum.

We tested these stereo speakers back in March, and we like their clear sound, strong detail, punchy presentation and solid build.

And now, thanks to this early Black Friday deal, you can snag them for £219 at Peter Tyson – a tasty £80 off their RRP. You’ll need to sign up for a Peter Tyson VIP account to claim this deal – which won’t cost you anything other than a couple of minutes of your time – but if you don’t fancy signing up, you can still save £60 on these four-star standmounts. We recommend benefitting from that extra £20, though.

Elac Debut 3.0 DB53
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Elac Debut 3.0 DB53: was £299 now £219 at Peter Tyson

The Elac Debut 3.0 DB53 combine sturdy construction with detailed sound and ample bass. Some care is needed with amplifier matching to maximise performance, but if you’ve got the hardware to suit them, these third-generation speakers will make a worthwhile addition to your hi-fi setup.

Deal price is for walnut finish only

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The speakers have a solid build that “immediately puts your mind at rest”. They have undergone a significant redesign from their Award-winning predecessors, the Debut B5.2. The 25mm aluminium tweeter has replaced the cloth-dome unit, and the port has been moved to the rear. There is also a 13cm aramid mid/bass driver with improved damping, larger magnet, and enhanced voice-coil design.

This contributes to a sound that brings in “new levels of clarity and textural detail” compared with the B5.2 predecessor. They can, however, draw attention to harsher recordings. Pairing the speakers with a smooth-sounding stereo amplifier such as the Marantz PM6007 will mitigate that somewhat.

The DB53 also lag a little behind the five-star Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 in terms of dynamic expression – but their spaciousness, detailed presentation and robust bass mean they’re still a great listen, especially at this lower price.

£80 is a good saving too. So, if you’re looking for a new pair of standmounts in a nice walnut finish, take advantage of this early Black Friday deal and pick up these Elac speakers for £219 at Peter Tyson.

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James Cook
James Cook
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James Cook is a staff writer at What Hi-Fi?. He spent several years writing for various business publications, before completing a National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) Diploma in Journalism. Outside of work, James spends his time playing bass guitar, watching TV and motivating himself to keep fit, often unsuccessfully.

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