In this review, we will be comparing Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB and LS60 Wireless, two Floor-standing speakers from ELAC and KEF. The main difference between these two speakers is that the KEF LS60 Wireless is a Powered speaker which means that it has a built-in amplifier inside the speaker body so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp whereas the Elac Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB is a Passive speaker so has to be matched with an amplifier to get any sound from it.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Elac Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB and KEF LS60 Wireless 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 )
KEF LS60 Wireless Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1400-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 12th Generation Uni-Q Driver
- 0.75" aluminum dome Tweeter
- 4" Midrange
- 4 x 5.25" Uni-Core force-cancelling Woofer
- 4" Midrange
- 31-24k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 384 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 4.2 Bluetooth
- App Control Feature
- Weight:31.20kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1090.0" x 8.3" x 15.5"( 1090.0 x 212.0 x 394.0mm )
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 KEF LS60 Wireless 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 LS60 Wireless 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 |
KEF LS60 Wireless |
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Driver Setup
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4-way
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3-way
|
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Tweeter
|
-inch
|
0.75-inch
|
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Midrange
|
1 x 6-inch |
1 x 4-inch |
|
Woofer
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2 x 7-inch
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4 x 5.25-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 LS60 Wireless features a 0.75" Aluminum aluminum dome Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 4 x 5.25" Uni-Core force-cancelling Woofer .
Frequency Response
Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB has a frequency range of 28-50k Hz whereas LS60 Wireless has a frequency range of 31-24k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 28Hz, the Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB can go slightly deeper then the LS60 Wireless's min frequency of 31Hz.
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
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Elac Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB
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.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB has a bottom firing port whereas LS60 Wireless has a rear firing ports. Elac Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB's bottom-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to KEF LS60 Wireless with its rear-firing port.
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 KEF LS60 Wireless'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 KEF LS60 Wireless has external dimensions of 1090.0 x 212.0 x 394.0mm ( 42.9 x 8.3 x 15.5inch) .
KEF LS60 Wireless is 64mm narrower and 217mm shorter than Elac Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB but it is also 62mm deeper.
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 KEF LS60 Wireless is approximately 835.3cm2 / 129.5inch2. The Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB requires 10% more surface area than the LS60 Wireless which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of KEF LS60 Wireless?
Here are the items that come with the LS60 Wireless:
2 Wireless Speakers Power Cords Interspeaker CableRemote ControlOptional Floor SpikesQuick Start GuideWarranty and Safety Documents