MoFi SourcePoint 10 vs ELAC Vela BS 404.2

Short answer: the MoFi SourcePoint 10. It ranks #27 of 214 bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $3,795. The ELAC Vela BS 404.2 ranks #48, rated 4.3/5, at $3,699, $96 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.

The case for the MoFi SourcePoint 10: Andrew Jones-designed concentric/coincident driver delivers best-in-class sound power and early-reflections directivity in the reviewer’s testing: a genuine “point source” design. The tradeoff: Like virtually all coincident designs, sounds notably bright pointed directly on-axis due to a deliberate treble lift (meant to compensate for the 28mm tweeter’s earlier beaming versus a typical 25mm/1” tweeter) combined with a diffraction dip/peak from the waveguide edge; needs about 15° of toe-out to sound neutral, and even then benefits from an extra 1-2dB of treble EQ.

What the ELAC Vela BS 404.2 does well: A larger ELAC Vela BS 403.2 with a 180mm AS-XR woofer and the same JET 6 folded ribbon tweeter, rated from 38Hz to 50kHz. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.

Buy the MoFi SourcePoint 10. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $96 with the ELAC Vela BS 404.2 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.

Worth knowing: the ELAC Vela BS 404.2 has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 4.0 to 4.6, so treat this verdict as provisional.

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The Two Speakers In Full

MoFi SourcePoint 10: $3795 per pair Crutchfield eBay

Newer model: the MoFi SourcePoint 10 Master Edition, ranked lower, rated 3.8/5, released Jul 2025. See every MoFi SourcePoint generation.

Same family: the MoFi SourcePoint 8 (smaller bookshelf, ranked higher, rated 4.5/5) and the MoFi SourcePoint 888 (floorstanding, rated 4.7/5).

Pros: Andrew Jones-designed concentric/coincident driver delivers best-in-class sound power and early-reflections directivity in the reviewer’s testing: a genuine “point source” design. Vertical and horizontal radiation patterns closely match each other (about ±50° horizontal, ±30-40° vertical), a hallmark benefit of a well-executed concentric driver. Distortion stays low: under 1% above 100Hz at 86dB, and under 3% up to 100Hz even at 96dB, better than the reviewer expected from a low-excursion waveguide-loaded woofer. Surprisingly strong dynamic capability with little audible compression at both low and high volume. Widely spaced (about 11 feet apart) with roughly 15° of toe-out produced a huge, expansive soundstage without significant loss of imaging precision. Solidly built cabinet (about 40 lbs, heavily braced) minimizes cabinet resonance. Measured bass extension of 56Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 88.2dB.

Cons: Like virtually all coincident designs, sounds notably bright pointed directly on-axis due to a deliberate treble lift (meant to compensate for the 28mm tweeter’s earlier beaming versus a typical 25mm/1” tweeter) combined with a diffraction dip/peak from the waveguide edge; needs about 15° of toe-out to sound neutral, and even then benefits from an extra 1-2dB of treble EQ. Toeing out further (to 30°) flattens the treble further but introduces a dip in the midrange-to-tweeter crossover region: there’s no single toe-out angle that fixes everything at once. F3 of 56Hz and F10 of 38Hz (about 40Hz in-room) mean genuine deep bass is limited; the reviewer would pair it with a sealed 10” or 12” subwoofer for regular daily listening. Bass extension and cabinet placement trade off against midrange cleanliness: placing it close to a wall for more bass risks a wall-bounce suckout in the midrange (roughly 200-500Hz depending on distance). Not perfectly time-aligned between tweeter and woofer (about 0.4ms delta), an inherent limitation of passive coincident drivers versus actively time-corrected designs. Some resonances appear in measurements, likely port-related. Minimum impedance around 6.4 ohms with EPDR near 3 ohms, so the reviewer recommends sticking with a 4-ohm-rated amplifier to be safe.

Full MoFi SourcePoint 10 review and specifications →

Released	Nov 2022 (3 years ago)
Bass Extension (-10dB)	38Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	56Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
DIY Kit	No
Dimensions	22.5”H x 14.5”W x 16.6”D (571.5 x 368.3 x 421.6 mm)
Drivers	10” Paper-pulp Cone woofer, 1.25-inch soft-dome tweeter
Impedance	8 ohms nominal, 6.4 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Sensitivity	88.2dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Spinorama Preference Score	4.16
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	6.17
Weight	46.3 lbs (21.0 kg) each
Woofer Cabinet	ported, rear

• Links
  • Official MoFi SourcePoint 10 Website
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ELAC Vela BS 404.2: $3,699 per pair Estimated TMR Audio eBay

Same family: the ELAC Vela BS 403.2 (smaller bookshelf, ranked higher, estimated 4.4/5), the ELAC Vela FS 407.2 (smallest floorstanding, estimated 4.3/5), the ELAC Vela FS 408.2 (floorstanding, estimated 4.3/5), the ELAC Vela FS 409.2 (largest floorstanding, estimated 4.4/5) and the ELAC Vela CC 401.2 (center, estimated 4.1/5). See every ELAC Vela generation.

Pros: A larger ELAC Vela BS 403.2 with a 180mm AS-XR woofer and the same JET 6 folded ribbon tweeter, rated from 38Hz to 50kHz. Future Audiophile found it clear and dynamic with deep bass for a standmount.

Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. At 87dB it wants 40W to 200W of amplification, and at 9.7 kg each it needs solid stands.

Full ELAC Vela BS 404.2 review and specifications →

Released	Apr 2024 (2 years ago)
Amplifier Power	40-200W recommended
Dimensions	16.2”H x 10.9”W x 13.1”D (412 x 276 x 332 mm)
Drivers	1x JET 6 tweeter, 1x 180mm AS-XR cone woofer
Enclosure	Bass reflex (down-firing port)
Frequency Response	38Hz - 50kHz (manufacturer specified)
Impedance	4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified)
Sensitivity	87dB (manufacturer specified)
Weight	21.4 lbs (9.7 kg)

• Links
  • Official ELAC Vela BS 404.2 Product Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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