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Elac Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB vs Elac Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB Comparison

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Elac Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB

Passive Floorstanding | 28-50k Hz

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Passive Bookshelf | 41-50k Hz

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Elac Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB vs Elac Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by ELAC. Elac Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB is a Bookshelf speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Elac Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB and Elac Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Elac Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • " JET 6 AMT Tweeter
  • 2 x 7" AS XR cone Woofer
  • 28-50k Hz Frequency Response
  • 88.5 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:Up to 220watts
  • Weight:27.10kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1142.0" x 10.9" x 13"( 1142 x 276 x 332 mm )

Elac Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • " JET 6 AMT Tweeter
  • 7" AS XR cone Woofer
  • 41-50k Hz Frequency Response
  • 86 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:Up to 100watts
  • Weight:7.10kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 362.0" x 7.5" x 9.4"( 362 × 191 × 240 mm )

Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB and Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB are members of ELAC's Vela 2.0 series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

ELAC Vela 2.0 Series History
Model Body Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Elac Vela 2.0 VBS404.2-GB
  
Bookshelf 38-50k Hz 87 dB4Ω 1 x 6"
Elac Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB
Bookshelf 41-50k Hz 86 dB4Ω 1 x 7"
Elac Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB
Floor-standing 28-50k Hz 88.5 dB4Ω 2 x 7"
Elac Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB
  
Floor-standing 28-50k Hz 89 dB4Ω 2 x 7"
Elac Vela 2.0 VFS407.2-GB
  
Floor-standing 30-50k Hz 88 dB4Ω 2 x 6"
Elac Vela 2.0 VCC401.2-GB
  
Center Channel 32-50k Hz 88.5 dB4Ω 2 x 6"

What size room are the Elac Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB and Elac Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB speakers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size and max power parameters:

Listening Environment* Elac Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB Elac Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB
Near-field Are you nuts? Average
Small Room Poor Good
Mid-size Room Average Average
Large Room Good Poor
Very Large Room Good Bad

(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2. Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Elac Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB and Elac Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.


Drivers

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB is a 3-way design whereas the Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.

Driver Elac Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB Elac Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB
Driver Setup 3-way 2-way
Tweeter -inch -inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 2 x 7-inch 1 x 7-inch

Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB features a " JET 6 AMT Tweeter and 2 x 7" AS XR cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 450Hz and 2550 Hz. On the other hand, the Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB features a " JET 6 AMT Tweeter and 1 x 7" AS XR cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2400 Hz.

Frequency Response

Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB has a frequency range of 28-50k Hz whereas Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB has a frequency range of 41-50k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 28Hz, the Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB's min frequency of 41Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.

Low Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB
Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Elac Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB
Elac Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB and Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB have the same Impedance of 4 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB sensitivity is rated at 88.5 dB and the Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB's is at 86 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Elac Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB a more sensitive speaker compared to Elac Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

One thing to keep in mind that the lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit comared to higher impedance speakers especially at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB and the Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB can provide this impedance level.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB
Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB can handle a max power of 220 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS, 120 watts less than the Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB and Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB have bottom firing ports.

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Elac Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB's and Elac Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB's external dimensions. Elac Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB has external dimensions of 1142 x 276 x 332 mm ( 44.96 x 10.87 x 13.07 inches) whereas Elac Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB has external dimensions of 362 × 191 × 240 mm ( 14.25 x 7.52 x 9.4 inches) .

Elac Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 85mm wider, 780mm taller and 92mm deeper than Elac Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB.

Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base surface area of the Elac Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB is approximately 916.3cm2 / 142.0inch2 and base area of the Elac Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB is approximately 458.4cm2 / 71.1inch2. The Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB requires 100% more surface area than the Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.


Reasons to choose Elac Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB over Elac Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB
Max Input Power 220 watts vs 100 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
Sensitivity 89 dB vs 86 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Number of Woofers 2 vs 1 More woofers
Low Frequency Response 28 Hz vs 41 Hz Generates deeper bass

Reasons to choose Elac Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB over Elac Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB

Height 362mm vs 1142mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area 458cm2 vs 916cm2 Takes less floor space
Price per pair* 2999USD vs 6999USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Elac Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB vs Elac Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Elac Vela 2.0 VFS408.2-GB Elac Vela 2.0 VBS403-GB
Brand ELAC ELAC
Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Bookshelf speakers
Power Range Up to 220 watts Up to 100 watts
Sensitivity 88.5 dB 86 dB
Impedance 4 ohms 4 ohms
Impedance 3.2 ohms 3.2 ohms
Frequency Response 28-50k Hz 41-50k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 2 1
Woofer Size 7" 7"
Woofer Composition AS XR cone AS XR cone
Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
Tweeter Size - -
Tweeter Type JET 6 AMT JET 6 AMT
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No No
Crossover Frequency 450Hz and 2550 Hz 2400 Hz
Firing Direction bottom bottom
Physical Specs
Height 1142.0mm (45") 362.0mm (14.3")
Width 276.0mm (10.9") 191.0mm (7.5")
Depth 332.0mm (13.1") 240.0mm (9.4")
Weight 27.10kg (59.6lbs) 7.10kg (15.6lbs)
Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Available Colors Black High Gloss, White High Gloss, Walnut High Gloss Black High Gloss, White High Gloss
Mounting Bracket
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Other
Parts Warranty
Labor Warranty

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