In this review, we will be comparing Synchrony T600 and VELA FS 407, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from PSB and ELAC.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of PSB Synchrony T600 and ELAC VELA FS 407 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
PSB Synchrony T600 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Dome Tweeter
- 5.25" Midrange
- 3 x 6.5" Carbon fiber Woofer
- 24-23k Hz Frequency Response
- 89 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:20-300watts
- Weight:34.90kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1048.0" x 9" x 13-1/2"( 1048.0 x 228.0 x 343.0mm )
ELAC VELA FS 407 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- ---" handmade JET 5 folded ribbon Tweeter
- 6" Midrange
- 6" Aluminum/Paper Woofer
- 6" Midrange
- 30-50k Hz Frequency Response
- 88 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:40-130watts
- Weight:19.14kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1023.0" x 8-13/16" x 10-3/4"( 1023.0 x 224.0 x 274.0mm )
What size room are the PSB Synchrony T600 and ELAC VELA FS 407 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* |
PSB Synchrony T600 |
ELAC VELA FS 407 |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
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 PSB Synchrony T600 and ELAC VELA FS 407 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
Both Synchrony T600 and VELA FS 407 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
PSB Synchrony T600 |
ELAC VELA FS 407 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
----inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 5.25-inch |
1 x 6-inch |
|
Woofer
|
3 x 6.5-inch
|
1 x 6-inch
|
Synchrony T600 features a 1" titanium with ferrofluid cooling and neodymium magnet Dome Tweeter , a 5.25" Midrange and 3 x 6.5" Carbon fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 450Hz and 1800Hz. On the other hand, the VELA FS 407 features a ---" handmade JET 5 folded ribbon Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 1 x 6" Aluminum/Paper Woofer .
Frequency Response
Synchrony T600 has a frequency range of 24-23k Hz whereas VELA FS 407 has a frequency range of 30-50k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 24Hz, the Synchrony T600 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the VELA FS 407's min frequency of 30Hz.
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
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
Synchrony T600 and VELA FS 407 have the same Impedance of 4 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Synchrony T600 sensitivity is rated at 89 dB and the VELA FS 407's is at 88 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the PSB Synchrony T600 a more sensitive speaker compared to ELAC VELA FS 407, 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 Synchrony T600 and the Synchrony T600 can provide this impedance level.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
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.
Synchrony T600 can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas VELA FS 407 has a max power handling value of 130 watts RMS, 170 watts less than the Synchrony T600.
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.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Both Synchrony T600 and VELA FS 407 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
PSB Synchrony T600's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
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 PSB Synchrony T600's and ELAC VELA FS 407's external dimensions. PSB Synchrony T600 has external dimensions of 1048.0 x 228.0 x 343.0mm ( 41-1/4 x 9 x 13-1/2inch) whereas ELAC VELA FS 407 has external dimensions of 1023.0 x 224.0 x 274.0mm ( 40-1/4 x 8-13/16 x 10-3/4inch) .
PSB Synchrony T600 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 4mm wider, 25mm taller and 69mm deeper than ELAC VELA FS 407.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of PSB Synchrony T600 and ELAC VELA FS 407 in scale.
Comparison image of PSB Synchrony T600 and ELAC VELA FS 407 Size and External Dimensions
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 PSB Synchrony T600 is approximately 782.0cm2 / 121.2inch2 and base area of the ELAC VELA FS 407 is approximately 613.8cm2 / 95.1inch2. The Synchrony T600 requires 27% more surface area than the VELA FS 407 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.