Short answer: the Epos ES14N has been measured and ranked among bookshelf speakers; the ELAC Vela BS 403.2 has not been independently measured yet, so until it is, this comes down to features and price.
The case for the ELAC Vela BS 403.2: Two-way bass reflex stand mount with the JET 6 folded ribbon tweeter, a revised version of the JET 5 in the original Vela BS 403, and a 150mm AS-XR aluminum sandwich woofer crossed over at 2.4kHz.
On the Epos ES14N side: A revival of Epos’s classic 1980s ES-14, re-engineered by Karl-Heinz Fink’s FinkTeam with a chamfered, backward sloping baffle to time align a 28mm ceramic coated dome tweeter with a 7 inch mica filled polypropylene woofer.
Price: the ELAC Vela BS 403.2 lists at $3,299 and the Epos ES14N at $3,750.
Buy the Epos ES14N if you want a speaker whose sound quality has been measured and ranked.
Buy the ELAC Vela BS 403.2 if you prefer its design or features, and you can wait for measurements to confirm how it sounds.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ELAC Vela BS 403.2 | Epos ES14N | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,299 per pair | £3,750 per pair |
| Ranked | - | #19 of 131 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Drivers | JET 6 folded ribbon tweeter, 150mm (6”) AS-XR cone woofer | 28mm aluminum/ceramic compound dome tweeter, 7” mica filled polypropylene cone woofer |
| Frequency Response | 41Hz - 50kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Sensitivity | 86dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) | 87dB @ 2.823V/1m |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (3.2 ohms minimum) | 6 ohms nominal, 4.3 ohms minimum |
| Power Handling | 40-200W | - |
| Crossover Frequency | 2.4kHz | 2.7kHz |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | - |
| Dimensions | 362H x 191W x 240D mm | 19.3”H x 9.8”W x 15.2”D (491 x 250 x 385 mm) |
| Weight | 7.1 kg each | 35.3 lbs (16 kg) each |
| Enclosure | - | ported |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 51.2Hz (measured, spinorama.org data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 35.3Hz (measured, spinorama.org data) |
| Country | - | Germany |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 6.22 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.82 |
| DIY Kit | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
ELAC Vela BS 403.2: $3,299 per pair ELAC eBay
Older model: the ELAC VELA BS 403 (rated 4.3/5).
Pros: Two-way bass reflex stand mount with the JET 6 folded ribbon tweeter, a revised version of the JET 5 in the original Vela BS 403, and a 150mm AS-XR aluminum sandwich woofer crossed over at 2.4kHz. ELAC rates it at 41Hz to 50kHz and 86dB sensitivity. Three high gloss finishes.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. It is a 4 ohm load dipping to 3.2 ohms at 260Hz, so it needs an amplifier comfortable with low impedance, and it costs noticeably more than the BS 403 did.
Full ELAC Vela BS 403.2 review and specifications →
| Crossover Frequency | 2.4kHz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 362H x 191W x 240D mm |
| Drivers | JET 6 folded ribbon tweeter, 150mm (6”) AS-XR cone woofer |
| Frequency Response | 41Hz - 50kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (3.2 ohms minimum) |
| Power Handling | 40-200W |
| Sensitivity | 86dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 7.1 kg each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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Epos ES14N: £3,750 per pair Audio Venue (UK) eBay
Pros: A revival of Epos’s classic 1980s ES-14, re-engineered by Karl-Heinz Fink’s FinkTeam with a chamfered, backward sloping baffle to time align a 28mm ceramic coated dome tweeter with a 7 inch mica filled polypropylene woofer. On axis deviation measures a clean 0.22dB average and the listening window response is smooth, and the larger woofer reaches a measured 51.2Hz at -3dB with a low 0.2% THD at 1W. Measured bass extension of 51.2Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Off axis sound tracks the on axis response less consistently than most measured speakers as frequency rises, so the room’s reflected sound differs more from what you hear directly. The bass alignment also measures a higher Q of 1.10, hinting at a mild bump near the port tuning frequency. At £3,750 to £4,400/pair depending on finish it is a serious investment, and dealer availability is limited outside the UK and Canada.
Full Epos ES14N review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 35.3Hz (measured, spinorama.org data) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 51.2Hz (measured, spinorama.org data) |
| Country | Germany |
| Crossover Frequency | 2.7kHz |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 19.3”H x 9.8”W x 15.2”D (491 x 250 x 385 mm) |
| Drivers | 28mm aluminum/ceramic compound dome tweeter, 7” mica filled polypropylene cone woofer |
| Enclosure | ported |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 4.3 ohms minimum |
| Sensitivity | 87dB @ 2.823V/1m |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.22 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.82 |
| Weight | 35.3 lbs (16 kg) each |
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