The catch
ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61
Phono and line share one RCA pair, and no Wi-Fi streamer is built in.
Side by side
ELAC DCB61 vs Klipsch The Fives II: Less depth is needed for ELAC, and Fives II keeps gaming and music sources connected
Quick verdict
DCB61 is the choice when its 243 mm cabinet depth fits better and TV ARC, USB, optical, Bluetooth and one analog source cover the system. The Fives II is for when gaming ports and shared network music matter, since it adds an HDMI source input, built-in streaming and separate phono and line RCA inputs. DCB61 is about 29 mm shallower, and Fives II is about 22 mm narrower per cabinet. ELAC's conflicting eARC wording isn't counted as an advantage.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Narrowness and shallowness favor different models
Per cabinet, Fives II saves 22.12 mm of width, which is 44.24 mm across the pair, and DCB61 saves 28.78 mm of depth. A narrow desk can make the Klipsch width count, while a shallow television unit may favor ELAC. Find out which dimension is tight before assuming one model is just smaller. Both still need stable support and room for rear connections.
Where this comes from
205 − 182.88 = 22.12 mm of width, which doubles to 44.24 mm. 271.78 − 243 = 28.78 mm of depth. Body dimensions only.
The catch
Klipsch The Fives II
Cabinet depth is greater here, and the required wired speaker link still needs a safe route.
ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61
- Why pick it
- Furniture depth is limited, and the simpler source plan covers all your devices.
- Where your sources and power are located means you need to choose which side the powered speaker goes on.
- The catch
- Phono and line share one RCA pair, and no Wi-Fi streamer is built in.
Klipsch The Fives II
- Why pick it
- A compatible console needs HDMI passthrough, and the TV uses eARC at the same time.
- A turntable and a separate RCA line player should stay connected, with household network music available too.
- The catch
- Cabinet depth is greater here, and the required wired speaker link still needs a safe route.
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What this page compares
A shared TV, console and record setup with DCB61 or Fives II: how HDMI sources are routed, separate analog players and the furniture dimensions that can settle it.
TV, USB computer and phono connections are combined in both of these larger powered pairs. How they route sources differs, and that matters in a household keeping several devices connected.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
The hard limit is shallow furniture
The body depth saved with DCB61 is 28.78 mm.
- ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61
- Better fit
- Klipsch The Fives II
- Caution
You need compatible console passthrough and network music
Both relevant source capabilities come with Fives II.
- ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61
- Caution
- Klipsch The Fives II
- Better fit
An MM turntable and an RCA-only second player have to stay connected
Fives II keeps the phono and line pairs apart.
- ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61
- Caution
- Klipsch The Fives II
- Better fit
Computer audio direct over USB
A computer-audio input is on both.
- ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61
- Good
- Klipsch The Fives II
- Good
In practice
Differences you will notice
Narrowness and shallowness favor different models
Per cabinet, Fives II saves 22.12 mm of width, which is 44.24 mm across the pair, and DCB61 saves 28.78 mm of depth. A narrow desk can make the Klipsch width count, while a shallow television unit may favor ELAC. Find out which dimension is tight before assuming one model is just smaller. Both still need stable support and room for rear connections.
How we worked this out
205 − 182.88 = 22.12 mm of width, which doubles to 44.24 mm. 271.78 − 243 = 28.78 mm of depth. Body dimensions only.
A console and a record collection that share the room bring out two separate port conflicts
Besides the TV eARC connection, Fives II has an HDMI input for a compatible source. It also keeps phono and RCA line apart. A console, an MM turntable and an analog-only player can then all stay connected without using up every matching input on the television or speakers. DCB61's ARC connection has no source passthrough, and its RCA pair is shared. The HDMI benefit applies only when the whole gaming chain supports the required format.
How we worked this out
Two independent differences in physical routing, applied to a household with three devices. Full-chain gaming compatibility is not guaranteed.
App control and network music do not do the same job
Do not take the app-related adjustments on DCB61 as proof that it is a Wi-Fi music streamer. Fives II has a real network music platform and physical My Input recall for supported choices. If household members want a shared destination instead of passing Bluetooth playback from phone to phone, that difference is meaningful. When USB computer audio is the daily need, both already provide it, and the network upgrade matters less.
How we worked this out
A documented source platform is kept apart from control software. Supported services and setup are still conditions.
Option A
ELAC, Debut ConneX DCB61
Debut ConneX DCB61
Furniture depth is limited, and the simpler source plan covers all your devices.
- Best for
- Furniture depth is limited, and the simpler source plan covers all your devices.
Facts we checked
- Cabinet fit: 205 W by 243 D mm
- HDMI source route: TV ARC connection
- Two RCA players: Shared phono/line pair
- Shared music: Bluetooth, without built-in Wi-Fi streaming
Option B
Klipsch, The Fives II
The Fives II
A compatible console needs HDMI passthrough, and the TV uses eARC at the same time.
- Best for
- A compatible console needs HDMI passthrough, and the TV uses eARC at the same time.
Facts we checked
- Cabinet fit: 182.88 W by 271.78 D mm
- HDMI source route: Source HDMI plus TV eARC with stated 4K/120 passthrough
- Two RCA players: Separate phono and line pairs
- Shared music: Network streaming and two My Input presets
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61 | Klipsch The Fives II | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet fit | 205 W by 243 D mm | 182.88 W by 271.78 D mm | Klipsch has the narrower body and ELAC the shallower. |
| HDMI source route | TV ARC connection | Source HDMI plus TV eARC with stated 4K/120 passthrough | A compatible console connection can be kept on Fives II even when ports are scarce. |
| Two RCA players | Shared phono/line pair | Separate phono and line pairs | A physical source conflict goes away with Fives II. |
| Shared music | Bluetooth, without built-in Wi-Fi streaming | Network streaming and two My Input presets | Once setup is finished, supported network sources and saved choices are available to the family. |
| Computer | USB computer audio | USB-C computer audio | Both already play directly from a computer. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61
- The manufacturer page and the manual name ARC and eARC differently. This page relies only on the verified ARC connection.
With Klipsch The Fives II
- Source, TV ports, settings and cables all determine console passthrough. Virtual Atmos does not come with physical surround hardware.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Depth is limited, and the sources you already have are simple
Go with ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61. The shallower body belongs to DCB61.
The extra HDMI, analog and network paths are needed in the household
Go with Klipsch The Fives II. Those particular source conflicts are resolved by Fives II.
Decision guide
Before you buy
One stereo system should serve everybody's devices, but the console, turntable and another player compete for ports and furniture.
What this page can’t tell you
- Sound, bass and latency have no measured winner. ELAC is not claimed to offer full-bandwidth eARC.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the powered speakers we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61 |
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| Klipsch The Fives II |
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ELAC Debut ConneX DCB61
Furniture depth is limited, and the simpler source plan covers all your devices.
Where your sources and power are located means you need to choose which side the powered speaker goes on.
See price & reviews on AmazonKlipsch The Fives II
A compatible console needs HDMI passthrough, and the TV uses eARC at the same time.
A turntable and a separate RCA line player should stay connected, with household network music available too.
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