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Elac Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB vs ELAC VELA FS 409 Comparison

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Elac Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB

Passive Floorstanding | 28-50k Hz

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Elac Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB vs ELAC VELA FS 409 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB and VELA FS 409, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by ELAC

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Elac Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB and ELAC VELA FS 409 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Elac Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB Key Specs

  • 4-way Design
  • " JET 6 AMT Tweeter
  • 6" Midrange
  • 2 x 7" AS XR cone Woofer
  • 28-50k Hz Frequency Response
  • 89 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:Up to 280watts
  • Weight:32.10kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1307.0" x 10.9" x 13"( 1307 x 276 x 332 mm )

ELAC VELA FS 409 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • ---" handmade JET 5 folded ribbon Tweeter
  • 6" Midrange
  • 2 x 7" Aluminum/Paper Woofer
  • 6" Midrange
  • 28-50k Hz Frequency Response
  • 89 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:40-200watts
  • Weight:32.18kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1331.0" x 10-15/16" x 13-9/16"( 1331.0 x 278.0 x 345.0mm )

What size room are the Elac Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB and ELAC VELA FS 409 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 VFS409.2-GB ELAC VELA FS 409
Near-field Are you nuts? Bad
Small Room Poor Poor
Mid-size Room Average Good
Large Room Good Good
Very Large Room Good Poor

(* 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 VFS409.2-GB and ELAC VELA FS 409 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


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Drivers

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB is a 4-way design whereas the VELA FS 409 is a 3-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 VFS409.2-GB ELAC VELA FS 409
Driver Setup 4-way 3-way
Tweeter -inch ----inch
Midrange 1 x 6-inch 1 x 6-inch
Woofer 2 x 7-inch 2 x 7-inch

Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB features a " JET 6 AMT Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 2 x 7" AS XR cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 140 Hz, 360 Hz, 2700 Hz. On the other hand, the VELA FS 409 features a ---" handmade JET 5 folded ribbon Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 2 x 7" Aluminum/Paper Woofer .

Frequency Response

Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB and VELA FS 409 has exactly the same frequency range of 28-50k Hz.

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 VFS409.2-GB
VELA FS 409
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Elac Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB
ELAC VELA FS 409
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 VFS409.2-GB and VELA FS 409 have the same Impedance of 4 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 89 dB.

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 VFS409.2-GB and the Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB can provide this impedance level.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB
VELA FS 409
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 VFS409.2-GB can handle a max power of 280 watts RMS from the amp the whereas VELA FS 409 has a max power handling value of 200 watts RMS, 80 watts less than the Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-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.

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 VFS409.2-GB's and ELAC VELA FS 409's external dimensions. Elac Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB has external dimensions of 1307 x 276 x 332 mm ( 51.5 x 10.9 x 13 inches) whereas ELAC VELA FS 409 has external dimensions of 1331.0 x 278.0 x 345.0mm ( 52-3/8 x 10-15/16 x 13-9/16inch) .

ELAC VELA FS 409 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 2mm wider, 24mm taller and 13mm deeper than Elac Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-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 VFS409.2-GB is approximately 916.3cm2 / 142.0inch2 and base area of the ELAC VELA FS 409 is approximately 959.1cm2 / 148.7inch2. The Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB requires 4% less surface area than the VELA FS 409 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.

What's in the Box of ELAC VELA FS 409?

Here are the items that come with the VELA FS 409:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Base plate
  • 2 Jumper straps (pre-installed)
  • 4 Spikes
  • 4 Pucks
  • 4 Rubber pads
  • 4 Machine screws
  • 4 Washers
  • Hex-key
  • Operating And Safety Instructions

  • Reasons to choose Elac Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB over ELAC VELA FS 409
    Max Input Power 280 watts vs 200 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Driver Setup 4-way vs 3-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
    Height 1307mm vs 1331mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 916cm2 vs 959cm2 Takes less floor space

    Reasons to choose ELAC VELA FS 409 over Elac Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB

    Price per pair* 7400USD vs 7999USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Elac Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB vs ELAC VELA FS 409 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Elac Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB ELAC VELA FS 409
    Brand ELAC ELAC
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range Up to 280 watts 40-200 watts
    Sensitivity 89 dB 89 dB
    Impedance 4 ohms 4 ohms
    Impedance 3.4 ohms n/a
    Frequency Response 28-50k Hz 28-50k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 2
    Woofer Size 7" 7"
    Woofer Composition AS XR cone Aluminum/Paper
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size - ---"
    Tweeter Type JET 6 AMT handmade JET 5 folded ribbon
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 6" 6"
    Crossover Frequency 140 Hz, 360 Hz, 2700 Hz n/a
    Firing Direction bottom n/a
    Physical Specs
    Height 1307.0mm (51.5") 1331.0mm (52.4")
    Width 276.0mm (10.9") 278.0mm (10.9")
    Depth 332.0mm (13.1") 345.0mm (13.6")
    Weight 32.10kg (70.6lbs) 32.18kg (70.8lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish n/a MDF/Aluminum
    Available Colors Black High Gloss, White High Gloss, Walnut High Gloss Gloss Black
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs n/a Yes
    Other
    Parts Warranty 3 Years
    Labor Warranty 3 Years

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