Morel Elate Carbon 52 2 Way Component Speaker System
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The Morel Elate Carbon 52 is a 5.25-inch 2-way passive component speaker system, supplied with MW5 carbon fibre woofers, MT450 silk dome tweeters and MXT280C crossovers. It is part of Morel's Elate Carbon range.
This listing is the passive version. An active variant with DSP support is available as the Elate Carbon 52A.
Key specifications
- Configuration: 2-way component, passive with MXT280C crossovers
- Woofer: MW5 135mm (5.25"), 160W RMS, 1000W max transient, 85 dB, 40–5000 Hz
- Tweeter: MT450 28mm Acuflex silk dome, 6 ohm, 130W RMS, 91 dB
- Woofer voice coil: 75mm (3"), titanium former
- Woofer cone: triple-layer carbon fibre composite
- Woofer impedance: 4 ohms
- Crossover: 2500 Hz, 12 dB/oct, tweeter +/- 2 dB, bi-wire/bi-amp capable
Elate Carbon 52: 5.25-inch 2-way component system
The Elate Carbon range shares most of its componentry with Morel's Pro siblings while taking a more practical approach. These systems are designed for listeners who want high-end performance but prefer a discreet tweeter. The compact MT450 fits most factory tweeter locations or space-limited areas using the supplied mounts.
Despite its small size, the MT450 features an Acuflex-coated silk dome, open cavity design and dual neodymium magnet motor, delivering fine detail and a smooth, flat frequency response.
The MW5 woofer uses a Klippel-optimised EVC motor with a large 75mm (3-inch) voice coil and a carbon fibre/Rohacell sandwich cone for ultra-low distortion and high power handling.
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Specification
| Nominal Impedance (Ohm) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Power Handling | Wrms 130 |
| Max Transient Power Handling Wrms | 350 |
| Sensitivity | (2.83 V/1M) dB 91 |
| Frequency Response | 1400 - 25000 |
| Resonant Frequency Fs Hz | 1000 |
| Voice Coil | Diameter mm (inch) 28 (1.125) |
| Voice Coil | Former Aluminium |
| Voice Coil | Wire Hexatech Aluminium |
| DC Resistance (ohm) | 5.2 |
| Magnet | System Neodymium Rear Vented |
| Dome Type | Acuflex Handcoated Soft Dome |
| Dome Material | Silk |
| Unit Diameter mm (inch) | 43.00 (1.69) |
| Net Weight Kg (lb) | 0.07 (0.15) |
| Nominal Impedance (Ohm) | 4 |
| Power Handling | Wrms 160 |
| Max Transient Power Handling Wrms | 1000 |
| Sensitivity | (2.83 V/1M) dB 85 |
| Frequency Response | 40 - 5000 |
| Resonant Frequency Fs Hz | 64.4 |
| Voice Coil | Diameter mm (inch) 75 (3) |
| Voice Coil | Height mm (inch) 14.50 (0.57) |
| Voice Coil | Type/Former Titanium |
| Voice Coil | Wire Hexatech Aluminium |
| DC Resistance (ohm) | 3.6 |
| Magnet | System Neodymium |
| Cone | Type Triple Layer Cone (TLC) |
| Cone | Material Carbon Fibre Composite |
| Unit Diameter mm (inch) | 135 (5.25) |
| Net Weight Kg (lb) | 1.05 (2.31) |
| Crossover Point | W: 2500Hz / 12dB - T: 2500Hz / 12dB |
| Crossover Controls | Tweeter +/- 2dB |
| Wiring Options | Bi Wire / Bi Amp |
What's Included
- 2 x MT450 Tweeters
- 2 x MXT280C Crossovers
- 2 x MW5 Woofers
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About the Morel ELATE CARBON 52
From our tech experts at CEN
The Morel Elate Carbon 52 is a 5.25-inch 2-way passive component speaker system, comprising MW5 carbon fibre composite woofers, MT450 Acuflex silk dome tweeters and MXT280C crossovers. The MW5 woofer handles 160W RMS through a 75mm titanium former voice coil. The MXT280C crossover splits at 2500 Hz and supports bi-wire and bi-amp wiring.
Who it suits
This system suits listeners with a 5.25-inch door fitment who want high-end performance with a discreet tweeter. The compact MT450 measures 43mm across and fits most factory tweeter housings without modification. Those with space for 6.5-inch drivers who prefer an active setup may want to consider the Morel Elate Carbon Pro 62A.
Our tech experts advise
As a passive system, the Elate Carbon 52 requires a separate amplifier. The MXT280C crossover includes a ±2 dB tweeter level trim to balance the sound to your vehicle's acoustics. The woofers present a 4-ohm load, so confirm your amplifier is rated accordingly. Fitting is priced per vehicle; contact our installation team in Nottingham to arrange a quote.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is included with the Morel Elate Carbon 52?
A: The set includes two MT450 tweeters, two MXT280C crossovers and two MW5 woofers.
Q: Is the Elate Carbon 52 passive or active?
A: It is passive and comes with MXT280C crossovers, which support bi-wiring and bi-amping. The Elate Carbon 52A is the active version without crossovers.
Q: How much power can the Elate Carbon 52 handle?
A: The MW5 woofers handle 160W RMS (1000W max transient); the MT450 tweeters handle 130W RMS (350W max transient).
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