The ELAC Vela line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 7 models, from the ELAC VELA BS 403 to the ELAC Vela BS 403.2, ELAC Vela BS 404.2 and ELAC Vela FS 407.2. Ratings run from 4.1/5 to 4.4/5. Of these, 6 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
VELA BS 403 to Vela BS 403.2
The ELAC Vela BS 403.2 replaced the ELAC VELA BS 403. It rates higher, 4.4/5 against 4.3/5.
| Spec | VELA BS 403 | Vela BS 403.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | JET 5 folded ribbon tweeter, 6” aluminum/paper sandwich cone woofer | JET 6 folded ribbon tweeter, 150mm (6”) AS-XR cone woofer |
| Sensitivity | 84.3dB | 86dB |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the ELAC Vela are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the ELAC Vela, from the ELAC VELA BS 403 to the ELAC Vela BS 403.2, ELAC Vela BS 404.2 and ELAC Vela FS 407.2.
What replaced the ELAC VELA BS 403?
The ELAC Vela BS 403.2 replaced the ELAC VELA BS 403. It is rated 4.4/5, against 4.3/5 for the ELAC VELA BS 403.