ELAC Debut Reference Two-Way Center Channel Speaker (White Baffle, Oak Cabinet)

The ELAC DCR52-W is a two-way center channel speaker that puts dialogue and on-screen action front and center with clarity and impact. It belongs to the Debut Reference line, so it carries the acoustic improvements developed by Andrew Jones and the ELAC engineering team, yet it keeps the simple setup that home theater enthusiasts appreciate.

Inside the oak cabinet you will find a one-inch cloth dome tweeter that sits in a custom waveguide. This layout helps voices stay intelligible even when background music or effects grow loud. Directly below, two five-and-a-quarter-inch aramid fiber woofers handle midrange duties and supply convincing bass down to 55 hertz. The result is dialog that feels lifelike, with tonal consistency that matches other speakers in the Debut Reference family.

Placement flexibility comes from the dual front-firing flared slot ports. Because the ports face forward, you can position the cabinet close to a wall or inside a media console without choking the low end. ELAC builds the enclosure from thick MDF and reinforces it with full-perimeter internal bracing, a choice that keeps unwanted cabinet resonance out of your movie night.

The speaker is rated at eight ohms and can handle up to 120 watts of amplifier power, so it pairs comfortably with most A/V receivers and separates. Whether you are assembling a dedicated theater room or upgrading the living-room system, this center channel blends easily thanks to its white baffle and natural oak finish.

Use it to anchor dialogue in a 5.1 or 7.1 setup, match it with Debut Reference bookshelf or floorstanding speakers for seamless pans across the screen, or simply add it to an existing system that needs a clearer vocal track. Either way, the DCR52-W delivers focus and realism that pull you deeper into every scene.

• One-inch cloth dome tweeter set in a waveguide for controlled dispersion
• Dual five-and-a-quarter-inch aramid fiber woofers for full midrange and punchy bass
• Frequency response reaches from 55 hertz to 35 kilohertz
• Handles up to 120 watts of amplifier power at eight ohms
• Dual front-firing flared slot ports allow placement near walls or inside cabinets
• MDF enclosure with full-perimeter bracing reduces vibration for cleaner sound
• Cabinet dimensions: 20.7 by 9.5 by 7.3 inches; weight: 22.3 pounds
• White baffle and oak cabinet finish complement modern and traditional interiors