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The Morel Elate Carbon Pro 53 is a 3-way passive component speaker system from Morel's high-end Elate Carbon Pro range. It pairs a 135mm carbon fibre and Rohacell woofer, an MM3 100mm midrange and the 28mm Elate Alto silk dome tweeter, with MXT380C crossovers supporting bi-wiring and bi-amping.
For the active version for DSP systems, see the Elate Carbon Pro 53A. For the standard Elate Carbon version with the compact MT450 tweeter, see the Elate Carbon 53.
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 cone: carbon fibre and Rohacell triple-layer cone (TLC)
- Woofer voice coil: 75mm (3") Hexatech aluminium, titanium former, 4 ohms
- Midrange: MM3 100mm (3.9"), 120W RMS, 400W max transient, 87 dB, 90–6000 Hz
- Tweeter: Elate Alto 28mm Acuflex silk dome, 6 ohms, 220W RMS, 91 dB, 1400–25,000 Hz
- Crossover points: W 2500Hz, M 450Hz/2700Hz, T 2500Hz, 12dB/oct; tweeter +/- 2dB, mid 0/-2dB
- Bi-wire / bi-amp capable
- Grilles: included
Carbon and Rohacell Cones
The woofer and midrange both use carbon fibre and Rohacell triple-layer cones. Detail stays clean at high volumes, and power handling is strong across the full frequency range.
The Elate Alto Tweeter
The cavity-back 28mm Elate Alto silk dome tweeter leads the Pro series. Its design draws from the Supremo Piccolo, Morel's flagship tweeter, combining high resolution with high power handling.
DMM and EVC Motor Technology
Morel's DMM double-magnet motor generates more energy than a single-magnet design, improving efficiency and dynamic range while shielding stray magnetic flux. EVC (Hexatech aluminium) voice coils are large in diameter, ensuring all available magnetic energy drives the coil — keeping the design compact, efficient and powerful.
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Specification
| 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 |
| Voice Coil | Diameter mm (inch) 75 (3) |
| Voice Coil | Height mm (inch) 14.50 (0.57) |
| Voice Coil | Type/Former Titanium |
| Voil 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) |
| 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 |
| Voil 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) | 6 |
| Power Handling | Wrms 220 |
| Max Transient Power Handling Wrms | 1000 |
| Sensitivity | (2.83 V/1M) dB 91 |
| Frequency Response | 1400 - 25000 |
| Resonant Frequency Fs Hz | 900 |
| Voice Coil | Diameter mm (inch) 28 (1.125) |
| Voice Coil | Former Aluminium |
| Voil Coil Wire | Hexatech Aluminium |
| DC Resistance (ohm) | 5.2 |
| Magnet | System Neodymium Rear Chamber Underhung |
| Dome Type | Acuflex Handcoated Soft Dome |
| Dome Material | Silk |
| Net Weight Kg (lb) | 0.35 (0.77) |
| 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
- x2 - Elate Carbon Pro 5.25" Woofers
- x2 - Elate Carbon Pro 3.5" MM3 Mid-Ranges
- x2 - Elate Carbon Alto 28mm Tweeters
- x2 - MXT380C 3-Way Elate Crossovers
- Grilles Included
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About the Morel ELATE CARBON PRO 53
From our tech experts at CEN
The Morel Elate Carbon Pro 53 is a 3-way passive component speaker system from Morel's high-end Elate Carbon Pro range. It pairs a 135mm (5.25 inch) carbon fibre and Rohacell triple-layer woofer with an MM3 100mm midrange and a 28mm Elate Alto silk dome tweeter. Included MXT380C crossovers support bi-wiring and bi-amping.
Who it suits
This system suits enthusiasts who need a high-end 3-way setup in a 5.25 inch woofer footprint, particularly where mounting depth is limited. The carbon fibre cones and Elate Alto tweeter deliver detail and power handling that rewards a capable amplifier. For a simpler 2-way passive alternative, see the Morel Tempo Ultra 602 MKII.
Our tech experts advise
Check mounting depth and cutout dimensions before ordering, as the 5.25 inch woofer size varies by vehicle. The system can be run passively via the MXT380C crossovers or bi-amped for finer control. Driver sensitivities range from 85 to 91 dB, so a capable amplifier makes a noticeable difference to the result. Installation is priced per vehicle — see our car audio installation page for details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between the Elate Carbon Pro 53 and the standard Elate Carbon 53?
A: The Pro version uses the cavity-back Elate Alto tweeter, whose design comes from Morel's flagship Supremo Piccolo and which handles 220W RMS. The standard Elate Carbon systems use the compact MT450 tweeter.
Q: Does the Elate Carbon Pro 53 come with crossovers?
A: Yes. It includes two MXT380C 3-way passive crossovers (W 2500Hz, M 450Hz/2700Hz, T 2500Hz, 12dB per octave; tweeter +/- 2dB, mid 0/-2dB) that support bi-wiring and bi-amping.
Q: What's in the box with the Elate Carbon Pro 53?
A: 2 x Elate Carbon Pro 5.25 inch Woofers, 2 x Elate Carbon Pro 3.5 inch MM3 Mid-Ranges, 2 x Elate Carbon Alto 28mm Tweeters, 2 x MXT380C 3-Way Elate Crossovers and grilles.
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