Morel Elate Carbon 53 3 Way Component Speaker System
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The Morel Elate Carbon 53 is a 5.25-inch 3-way passive component speaker system, supplied with MXT380C crossovers, featuring MW5 carbon fibre woofers, MM3 3.9-inch midranges and MT450 28mm Acuflex silk dome tweeters. It is part of Morel's high-end Elate Carbon range.
This is the passive version, supplied with MXT380C crossovers. For an active system with a DSP, see the Elate Carbon 53A.
Key specifications
- Configuration: 3-way component, passive with MXT380C crossovers
- Woofer: MW5 135mm (5.25"), 160W RMS, 1000W max transient, 85 dB, 40–5000 Hz
- Woofer voice coil: 75mm (3"), titanium former
- Woofer cone: triple-layer carbon fibre composite
- Woofer impedance: 4 ohms
- Tweeter: MT450 28mm Acuflex silk dome, 6 ohm, 130W RMS, 91 dB
- Midrange: MM3 100mm (3.9"), 120W RMS, 87 dB, 90–6000 Hz
- Crossover: W 2500 Hz, M 450 Hz/2700 Hz, T 2500 Hz, 12 dB/oct; tweeter +/- 2 dB, mid 0/-2 dB, bi-wire/bi-amp capable
Elate Carbon 53: 5.25-inch 3-way component system
The Elate Carbon range shares most of its high-end componentry with Morel's Pro siblings, designed for those who want top-tier performance alongside a discreet tweeter installation. The 2-way and 3-way systems suit listeners who don't want to compromise on sound quality or aesthetics.
The compact MT450 tweeter fits most factory locations or space-limited areas using the supplied mounts. Despite its small size, the MT450 uses an Acuflex-coated silk dome, open cavity design and dual neodymium magnet motor, delivering fine detail and a smooth, flat frequency response.
All Elate Carbon 3-way systems include the MM3 3.5-inch cone midrange. It uses Morel's EVC motor, a high-power 2.1-inch diameter voice coil and a carbon fibre/Rohacell cone, allowing it to reach low in frequency with good control and handle serious power levels. The MM3 also fits most factory midrange locations.
The woofers — available across 5.25-inch, 6.5-inch and 9-inch systems — feature Klippel-optimised EVC motors with 3-inch diameter voice coils and carbon fibre/Rohacell sandwich cones 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 120 |
| Max Transient Power Handling Wrms | 400 |
| Sensitivity | (2.83 V/1M) dB 87 |
| Frequency Response | 90 - 6000 |
| Resonant Frequency Fs Hz | 88 |
| Voice Coil | Diameter mm (inch) 54 (2.125) |
| Voice Coil | Height mm (inch) 10 (0.4) |
| Voice Coil | Type/Former Aluminium |
| Voice Coil | Wire Hexatech Aluminium |
| DC Resistance (ohm) | 3 |
| Magnet | System Neodymium |
| Cone | Type Triple Layer Cone (TLC) |
| Cone | Material Carbon Fibre Composite |
| Unit Diameter mm (inch) | 100 (3.90) |
| Net Weight Kg (lb) | 0.38 (0.84) |
| 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 - M: 450Hz / 12dB - M: 2700Hz / 12dB - T: 2500Hz / 12dB |
| Crossover Controls | Tweeter +/- 2dB / Mid 0/- 2db |
| Wiring Options | Bi Wire / Bi Amp |
What's Included
- 2 x MT450 Tweeters
- 2 x MM3 Midrange Speakers
- 2 x MW5 Woofers
- 2 x MXT380C Crossovers
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About the Morel ELATE CARBON 53
From our tech experts at CEN
The Morel Elate Carbon 53 is a 5.25-inch 3-way passive component speaker system from Morel's high-end Elate Carbon range, supplied with MXT380C crossovers. It pairs MW5 triple-layer carbon fibre woofers (160W RMS) with MM3 3.9-inch midranges (120W RMS) and MT450 28mm Acuflex silk dome tweeters (130W RMS).
Who it suits
The Elate Carbon 53 suits enthusiasts with 5.25-inch woofer locations who want a passive 3-way system driven by an external amplifier. The MXT380C crossover handles signal routing, making it compatible with any quality stereo amplifier. For a 6.5-inch active alternative from the same range, see the Morel Elate Carbon Pro 62A.
Our tech experts advise
Check mounting depth carefully for both the MW5 woofer and MM3 midrange before fitting, as each requires its own location in the door or panel. The MT450 tweeter is compact at 43mm overall diameter and fits most factory tweeter positions using the supplied mounts. The crossover network is bi-wire and bi-amp capable, so you can add separate amplifier channels later. Professional installation is priced per vehicle; see our car audio installation page for details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is included with the Morel Elate Carbon 53?
A: The set includes two MT450 tweeters, two MM3 midrange speakers, two MW5 woofers and two MXT380C crossovers.
Q: Is the Elate Carbon 53 passive or active?
A: It is passive and comes with MXT380C crossovers, which support bi-wiring and bi-amping. The Elate Carbon 53A is the active version without crossovers.
Q: How much power can the Elate Carbon 53 handle?
A: The MW5 woofers handle 160W RMS (1000W max transient); the MT450 tweeters handle 130W RMS (350W max transient); and the MM3 midranges handle 120W RMS (400W max transient).
Q: What size is the Elate Carbon midrange?
A: The MM3 is a 3.5 inch cone midrange (100mm unit diameter) with a 54mm voice coil, designed to fit most factory midrange locations.
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