ELAC DA42-BK

Overview

The ELAC DA42-BK is a pair of Debut 2.0 A4.2 Atmos add-on speakers designed to add the essential height dimension to your home theater setup without requiring ceiling installation. These modules sit atop your existing bookshelf or floorstanding speakers and connect to the height outputs of any Atmos-capable receiver, delivering immersive overhead sound effects by projecting audio upward and reflecting it off the ceiling. With a frequency response spanning 180 Hz to 20 kHz and a sensitivity of 85 dB, they bring a convincing sense of space and depth to your audio experience.

Key features

• Upward-firing concentric driver projects sound to the ceiling, creating realistic overhead audio effects for Dolby Atmos setups.
• Compact sealed enclosure that fits neatly on top of existing speakers without requiring ceiling mounting or modifications.
• 4-inch woven aramid fiber woofer paired with a 0.5-inch polymer dome tweeter sharing the same acoustic center for focused and clear sound reproduction.
• Five-way binding posts accept bare wire, banana plugs, or spade connectors, offering flexible and secure wiring options.
• Power handling of 50 watts continuous and 80 watts peak ensures consistent performance during dynamic scenes and music passages.
• Compatible with most Dolby Atmos receivers, making it easy to upgrade your current system regardless of brand.

Key specs

• Woofer size and type: 4-inch woven aramid fiber
• Tweeter size and type: 0.5-inch polymer dome
• Frequency response: 180 Hz to 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 85 dB
• Impedance: 6 ohms
• Power handling: 50 watts continuous, 80 watts peak
• Enclosure type: sealed
• Input connectors: 5-way binding posts

Connectivity and compatibility

The A4.2 Atmos modules connect directly to the height speaker outputs on any Dolby Atmos-enabled AV receiver. Their 5-way binding posts support multiple wiring methods, including bare wire, banana plugs, and spade connectors, allowing you to integrate them easily with your existing speaker cables. These speakers work well as height channels in ELAC Debut systems or as add-ons to other brands, providing a versatile upgrade path for immersive audio without complicated installation.

Ideal uses and environments

These add-on speakers are well suited for home theaters where ceiling mounting is impractical or undesirable, such as rental apartments or rooms with finished ceilings. They provide a straightforward way to experience Dolby Atmos height effects without remodeling. Their compact size and neutral black finish help them blend into living rooms, media rooms, or dedicated home cinema spaces. Users looking to enhance their surround sound with overhead dimension while maintaining a clean setup will find these modules a practical and effective solution.

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