Morel Elate Carbon 53A 3 Way Component Speaker System

The Morel Elate Carbon 53A is a 5.25-inch 3-way active component speaker system, supplied without passive crossovers for use with a DSP or active crossover setup. It includes the MW5 carbon fibre woofer, MM3 3.9-inch midrange, and MT450 28mm silk dome tweeter, and forms part of Morel's Elate Carbon range.

The 53A is the active version of the Elate Carbon 53: it is supplied without passive crossovers, so the drivers are run from a DSP or active crossover with their own amplifier channels.

Key specifications

• Configuration: 3-way component, active (no passive 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
• Midrange: MM3 100mm (3.9"), 120W RMS, 87 dB, 90–6000 Hz
• Tweeter: MT450 28mm Acuflex silk dome, 6 ohm, 130W RMS, 91 dB

Elate Carbon 53A: 5.25-inch active 3-way component system

The Elate Carbon range shares much of its componentry with Morel's Pro siblings, aimed at listeners who want high-end performance from a discreet install. The 2-way and 3-way systems in this range are designed for those who prioritise sound quality without requiring a prominent tweeter placement.

The MT450 tweeter's compact size allows it to fit most factory locations or space-limited areas using the supplied mounts. Despite its small footprint, the MT450 features an Acuflex coated silk dome, open cavity design, and dual neodymium magnet motor for detailed, smooth high-frequency reproduction.

All Elate Carbon 3-way systems include the MM3 3.5-inch cone midrange. It uses Morel's EVC motor, a 2.1-inch diameter voice coil, and a carbon fibre/Rohacell cone, allowing it to play low in frequency with good control and handle serious power levels. Its compact dimensions mean it will fit in most factory midrange locations.

Each woofer in the Elate Carbon range — whether in a 5.25-inch, 6.5-inch, or 9-inch system — features a Klippel-optimised EVC motor, a large 3-inch diameter voice coil, and a carbon fibre/Rohacell sandwich cone for ultra-low distortion and high power handling.