Arendal Sound 1528 Center 8 vs ELAC Vela CC 401.2

Short answer: the Arendal Sound 1528 Center 8. Both are rated 4.1/5 for sound quality (#28 and #30 of 131 center channel speakers), and the Arendal Sound 1528 Center 8 costs $4,199 against $4,998 for the ELAC Vela CC 401.2, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.

The case for the Arendal Sound 1528 Center 8: A 3-way center from the 1528 series with the 5” midrange and 28mm waveguide tweeter of the measured Arendal 1528 Monitor 8 between two 8” woofers (crossovers at 420Hz and 2.8kHz). The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Arendal 1528 Monitor 8.

The case for the ELAC Vela CC 401.2: The Vela center, with two 150mm AS-XR woofers around a JET folded ribbon tweeter, rated from 32Hz at 88.5dB. Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.

Buy the Arendal Sound 1528 Center 8. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $799 less than the ELAC Vela CC 401.2.

About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: Arendal Sound 1528 Center 8 3.7 to 4.4; ELAC Vela CC 401.2 3.8 to 4.4). Treat this verdict as provisional.

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The Two Speakers In Full

Arendal Sound 1528 Center 8: $4,199 each Estimated Arendal Sound eBay

Same family: the Arendal Sound 1528 Bookshelf 8 (smaller bookshelf, estimated 4.4/5), the Arendal 1528 Monitor 8 (larger bookshelf, rated 4.4/5) and the Arendal Sound 1528 Tower 8 (floorstanding, estimated 4.5/5).

Pros: A 3-way center from the 1528 series with the 5” midrange and 28mm waveguide tweeter of the measured Arendal 1528 Monitor 8 between two 8” woofers (crossovers at 420Hz and 2.8kHz). The dedicated midrange keeps dialogue consistent across a wide seating area, and bass reaches 35Hz (-3dB).

Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Arendal 1528 Monitor 8. Sensitivity is 85dB into 4 ohms, and it is 808mm wide and 47kg.

Full Arendal Sound 1528 Center 8 review and specifications →

Released	2024 (2 years ago)
Bass Extension (-10dB)	19Hz (manufacturer specified)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	35Hz (manufacturer specified)
Crossover Frequency	420Hz, 2.8kHz
DIY Kit	No
Dimensions	11.4”H x 31.8”W x 17.6”D (290 x 808 x 448 mm)
Drivers	28mm tweeter, 5” midrange, 2 x 8” woofers
Frequency Response	22Hz - 20kHz -6dB anechoic (manufacturer specified)
Impedance	4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified)
Sensitivity	85dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified)
Weight	103.6 lbs (47 kg)
Woofer Cabinet	ported (port plugs included)

• Links
  • Official Arendal Sound 1528 Center 8 Product Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • Arendal Sound 1528 Center 8 vs Revel C426Be
  • Arendal Sound 1528 Center 8 vs Perlisten R7c

ELAC Vela CC 401.2: $4,998 per pair Estimated ELAC eBay

Same family: the ELAC Vela BS 403.2 (smaller bookshelf, estimated 4.4/5), the ELAC Vela BS 404.2 (larger bookshelf, estimated 4.3/5), the ELAC Vela FS 407.2 (smallest floorstanding, estimated 4.3/5), the ELAC Vela FS 408.2 (floorstanding, estimated 4.3/5) and the ELAC Vela FS 409.2 (largest floorstanding, estimated 4.4/5). See every ELAC Vela generation.

Pros: The Vela center, with two 150mm AS-XR woofers around a JET folded ribbon tweeter, rated from 32Hz at 88.5dB.

Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. A horizontal two-woofer layout narrows dispersion off to the sides compared with a three-way center.

Full ELAC Vela CC 401.2 review and specifications →

Released	2024 (2 years ago)
Dimensions	7.5”H x 25.7”W x 9.2”D (191 x 653 x 233 mm)
Drivers	1x JET 5 folded ribbon tweeter, 2x 5.9” AS-XR cone woofers
Enclosure	Bass reflex
Frequency Response	32Hz - 50kHz (manufacturer specified)
Impedance	4 ohms nominal (3.6 ohms minimum at 180Hz, manufacturer specified)
Sensitivity	88.5dB (manufacturer specified)
Weight	26 lbs (11.8 kg)

• Links
  • Official ELAC Vela CC 401.2 Product Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • ELAC Vela CC 401.2 vs Arendal Sound 1610 Center 8
  • ELAC Vela CC 401.2 vs Wharfedale Aura C
  • ELAC Vela CC 401.2 vs KEF R6 Meta