ELAC DB53 vs Sony SS-CS5
The Sony SS-CS5 is more sensitive (87 dB vs 86.5 dB), so it plays louder per watt, plays lower (53 Hz vs 70 Hz) and costs less ($168 vs $399).
What each one works with
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| DB53 | SS-CS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Receivers and amps that drive it | 29 of 29 | 29 of 29 |
Specs side by side
Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.
| DB53 | SS-CS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 86.5 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) | 87 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) |
| Low end | 70 Hz | 53 Hz |
| Drivers | 1 × 25 mm, 1 × 133 mm | 1 × 25 mm, 1 × 19 mm, 1 × 130 mm |
| Size | 7×12×11 in | 7×13×9 in |
| Recommended amplifier power | 20–120 W | — |
| Weight | 6.05 kg (13.3 lb) | 4.5 kg (9.9 lb) |
| MSRP | $399 a pair (MSRP, September 2026) | $168 a pair (MSRP, December 2021) |
Every spec and pairing: ELAC DB53, Sony SS-CS5.
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References
- ELAC DB53: Owner's manual, elac.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- ELAC DB53: Retailer listing, projectorscreen.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- ELAC DB53: Retailer listing, headphones.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Sony SS-CS5: Owner's manual, manualslib.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Sony SS-CS5: Retailer listing, bhphotovideo.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Sony SS-CS5: Independent measurement, erinsaudiocorner.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
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