28-06-2025
ELAC Introduces Brand New ConneX DCB61 Powered Bookshelf Speakers
The new ConneX DCB61 powered bookshelf speakers are a self-contained solution.
Based on the foundations of the award-winning DCB41 speakers, ELAC has announced the launch of the new ConneX DCB61 powered speakers.
These bookshelf-sized speakers are larger and more powerful than the DCB41 and the company claims they bring 'high-end performance and everyday ease to the world of powered bookshelf speakers.'
At its core, each DCB61 speaker has a165mm polypropylene woofer backed up by a 60W amplifier. ELAC ... More says it provides a 'deep, punchy bass with clarity and control.'
These new speakers are a two-way active system that's been designed to be versatile and aims to blend refined audio engineering with plug-and-play simplicity in a master-satellite configuration.
The primary speaker contains dedicated Class D amplifiers powering each driver, which streamlined the setup while still delivering enough sound to fill a room.
At its core, each DCB61 speaker has a165mm polypropylene woofer backed up by a 60W amplifier. ELAC says it provides a 'deep, punchy bass with clarity and control.' The tweeter in the speaker is 19mm soft-dome design driven by a 20W amplifier and paired with a precision-engineered waveguide.
ELAC says the waveguide provides 'smooth sound with accurate high frequencies and wide dispersion, resulting in a rich and balanced soundstage across music, movies and more.'
Connectivity is a on the DCB61 includes HDMI eARC for connecting a TV. This allows seamless ... More integration with TVs, including remote volume control.
Connectivity is a on the DCB61 includes HDMI eARC for connecting a TV. This allows seamless integration with TVs, including remote volume control. Bluetooth LC3+ support provides high-quality wireless audio.
The speaker has additional inputs include a built-in MM phono stage for vinyl turntables, USB-B for streaming hi-res music for PC and Mac with support for audio files up to 24-bit/96kHz An optical input can be used for gaming consoles or media players.
To display which input is active, the primary speaker has a front-facing LED source indicator that makes it easy to see which input is selected and the LED has an adjustable brightness level via the remote control or ELAC app.
The ELAC ConneX DCB61bookshelf powered speakers are available now and priced at $899 / £699 / €799.
