ELAC VELA CC 401 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by ELAC. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a JET 5 folded ribbon Tweeter and 2 x 6" aluminum/paper sandwich Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 30-50k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. ELAC VELA CC 401 has an MSRP of 2300$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the ELAC VELA CC 401 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
ELAC later replaced VELA CC 401 with Vela 2.0 VCC401.2-GB. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these speakers:
Compare ELAC VELA CC 401 vs Elac Vela 2.0 VCC401.2-GB
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Frequency Response of the ELAC VELA CC 401 Speaker
ELAC VELA CC 401 has a Frequency response range of 30-50k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 40-120 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how VELA CC 401's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
High Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
As you can see from the chart, ELAC VELA CC 401 with its 30 Hz features the lowest Low Frequency level among the Center Channel speakers in our database, promising a very good bass range.
Impedance and Sensitivity
ELAC VELA CC 401's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the ELAC VELA CC 401 is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the ELAC VELA CC 401 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
88dB of the ELAC VELA CC 401 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the ELAC VELA CC 401:
Input Type
VELA CC 401 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
ELAC VELA CC 401 External Dimensions and Weight
ELAC VELA CC 401 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 7-9/16 x 25-9/16 x 9-7/16inch (193.0 x 650.0 x 240.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of ELAC VELA CC 401 is approximately 1560.0cm2 / 241.8inch2.
WeightThe ELAC VELA CC 401 weighs 19.14kg / 42.1lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how VELA CC 401's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $3000
Cabinet type and Materials
ELAC VELA CC 401 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Port Position
ELAC VELA CC 401 is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
ELAC VELA CC 401 is available in Gloss Black.
What's in the Box of ELAC VELA CC 401?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of VELA CC 401:
1 Center channel speaker2 Jumper straps (pre-installed)Operating And Safety Instructions
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the ELAC VELA CC 401.
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.