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This neat, good-sounding but affordable hi-fi system is a powered set-up where one speaker contains all the electronics, including the 2 x 50 watts of amplification, while the other is a conventional passive design.
The two speakers are linked with a standard, supplied speaker cable. Unlike pricer alternatives such as Triangle’s AIO Twin or the KEF LSX II, there aren’t any network streaming smarts, so you need to supply the source. This can be an aptX Bluetooth signal from your phone, or anything digital that directly connects through the USB (Type B), optical or HDMI inputs. That addition of HDMI ARC is a smart touch and opens up the ConneX to be used with TVs. There is a single set of stereo RCAs that can be switched between being a line-level or a moving magnet phono input, and it is fair to say that Elac has covered most bases well.
The Debut Connex DCB41 doesn’t take up much space. The individual units stand around a hand-span high, fitting into most places with ease. Build quality is pleasing, good and solid. These speakers would be right at home on a desktop, but can also work in a decently sized room provided you don’t require party levels.
£399