The ELAC Vela BS 403.2 is rated 4.4/5 for sound quality, #33 of 222 Large Size Bookshelf Speakers on an estimated rating, since it has not been measured or compared side by side yet. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: ELAC
#33 ELAC Vela BS 403.2: $3,299 per pair ELAC $3,299 eBay
Older model: the ELAC VELA BS 403 (ranked lower, rated 4.3/5). See every ELAC Vela generation.
Same family: the ELAC Vela BS 404.2 (larger bookshelf, ranked lower, 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), the ELAC Vela FS 409.2 (largest floorstanding, estimated 4.4/5) and the ELAC Vela CC 401.2 (center, estimated 4.1/5).
Pros: A stylish two way bookshelf speaker with a folded ribbon tweeter, an aluminum sandwich woofer, and a choice of high gloss finishes. Two-way bass reflex stand mount with the JET 6 folded ribbon tweeter, a revised version of the JET 5 in the original ELAC 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.
| Released | 2024 (2 years ago) |
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| Crossover Frequency | 2.4kHz |
| Dimensions | 14.3”H x 7.5”W x 9.4”D (362 x 191 x 240 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 | 15.7 lbs (7.1 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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