The Pro-Ject Colourful Audio System E sits within Pro-Ject's range of complete hi-fi systems, positioned below the Colourful Audio System 2 which pairs the Debut EVO 2 turntable with the MaiA amplifier. The System E brings together the Debut E turntable, Stereo Box E amplifier and Speaker Box 5 E Carbon bookshelf speakers in a single coordinated package, offering a straightforward route into vinyl playback without the complexity of selecting individual separates.
Debut E Turntable
The Debut E is a belt-driven turntable handmade in Europe, built on a solid MDF plinth with a 300mm steel platter designed to minimise wow and flutter. An 8.6-inch one-piece aluminium tonearm provides a rigid, low-resonance platform for the pre-fitted Ortofon OM 5E cartridge. Electronic speed change covers 33, 45 and 78 RPM, with a dedicated 78 RPM belt and 7-inch adapter included in the box. A hinged dust cover is supplied as standard.
Stereo Box E Amplifier
The Stereo Box E delivers 2 × 40W into 4Ω and handles up to seven input sources. A dedicated phono MM input with grounding screw connects the Debut E directly, while two line-level RCA inputs, a 3.5mm auxiliary jack, coaxial and optical S/PDIF digital inputs, and aptX HD Bluetooth (24-bit/48kHz) cover external devices from CD transports to smartphones. A 3.5mm headphone output and subwoofer output are provided on the front panel. The compact chassis measures just 206 × 51 × 186mm and weighs 1kg, powered by an external 20V/3A supply.
Speaker Box 5 E Carbon
The Speaker Box 5 E Carbon is a two-way bass reflex bookshelf speaker pairing a 1-inch silk dome tweeter with a 5-inch carbon fibre woofer. The rear-firing port extends low-frequency reach to 65Hz, while sensitivity of 86dB (1W/1m) at a nominal 4Ω impedance ensures an easy load for the Stereo Box E. Each speaker measures 270 × 165 × 220mm and weighs 4.76kg. Black speaker grilles are included.
Included Accessories
The system ships with a pair of LS E Flex speaker cables (2 × 3m), constructed from high-purity oxygen-free copper and terminated with gold-plated banana plugs for a tool-free connection. Power supplies for both the turntable and amplifier, a remote control for the Stereo Box E, a 78 RPM belt, and a 7-inch adapter are all included.
| Turntable | Pro-Ject Debut E |
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| Drive System | Belt drive with electronic speed control |
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| Speeds | 33, 45, 78 RPM |
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| Platter | 300mm steel |
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| Tonearm | 8.6" one-piece aluminium, effective length 218.5mm, overhang 18.5mm |
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| Cartridge | Ortofon OM 5E (pre-fitted) |
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| Wow & Flutter | ±0.22% (33 RPM), ±0.21% (45 RPM) |
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| Signal-to-Noise | 68dB |
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| Turntable Dimensions | 415 × 365 × 405mm (W × H × D, dust cover open) |
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| Turntable Weight | 5.5kg |
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| Amplifier | Pro-Ject Stereo Box E |
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| Power Output | 2 × 40W at 4Ω (1% THD) |
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| THD | <0.12% at 5W / 4Ω |
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| Inputs | Phono MM (RCA), Line (RCA), 3.5mm jack, Coaxial S/PDIF, Optical S/PDIF, Bluetooth (aptX, aptX HD, A2DP) |
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| Outputs | Headphone (3.5mm), Subwoofer |
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| Amplifier Dimensions | 206 × 51 × 186mm (W × H × D) |
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| Amplifier Weight | 1kg |
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| Speakers | Speaker Box 5 E Carbon (pair) |
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| Speaker Type | 2-way bass reflex, rear-firing port |
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| Tweeter | 1" silk dome |
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| Woofer | 5" carbon fibre |
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| Frequency Response | 65Hz – 20kHz |
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| Sensitivity | 86dB (1W/1m) |
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| Impedance | 4Ω |
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| Recommended Amplifier Power | 10 – 150W |
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| Speaker Dimensions | 270 × 165 × 220mm (H × W × D) each |
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| Speaker Weight | 4.76kg each |
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| Speaker Cables | LS E Flex, 2 × 3m, OFC, gold-plated banana plugs |
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| Also Available As | Fir Green Satin, Steel Blue Satin, Walnut, White Satin, Golden Sun Yellow |
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