ELAC VELA FS 409 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by ELAC. It features a handmade JET 5 folded ribbon Tweeter, 1 x 6" Midrange and 2 x 7" Aluminum/Paper Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 28-50k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. ELAC VELA FS 409 has an MSRP of 7400$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the ELAC VELA FS 409 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 | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| 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 FS 409 with Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these speakers:
Compare ELAC VELA FS 409 vs Elac Vela 2.0 VFS409.2-GB
ELAC's VELA Series of Loudspeakers
VELA FS 409 is a member of ELAC's VELA series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
ELAC VELA Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the ELAC VELA FS 409 Speaker
ELAC VELA FS 409 has a Frequency response range of 28-50k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 40-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 28 Hz, VELA FS 409 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how VELA FS 409's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 10000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the ELAC VELA FS 409's 28Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
ELAC VELA FS 409's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the ELAC VELA FS 409 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 FS 409 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
89dB of the ELAC VELA FS 409 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 FS 409:
Input Type
VELA FS 409 has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
ELAC VELA FS 409 External Dimensions and Weight
ELAC VELA FS 409 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 52-3/8 x 10-15/16 x 13-9/16inch (1331.0 x 278.0 x 345.0mm ).
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 FS 409 is approximately 959.1cm2 / 148.7inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of ELAC VELA FS 409, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
ELAC VELA FS 409 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the ELAC VELA FS 409 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
ELAC VELA FS 409 Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
WeightThe ELAC VELA FS 409 weighs 32.18kg / 70.8lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how VELA FS 409's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $10000
Cabinet type and Materials
ELAC VELA FS 409 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Aluminum finish. 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.
Speaker Feet
ELAC VELA FS 409 comes with the parts below which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on:
4 Spikes4 Pucks4 Rubber pads It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Available colors
ELAC VELA FS 409 is available in Gloss Black.
What's in the Box of ELAC VELA FS 409?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of VELA FS 409:
Floorstanding loudspeakerBase plate2 Jumper straps (pre-installed)4 Spikes4 Pucks4 Rubber pads4 Machine screws4 WashersHex-keyOperating And Safety Instructions
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the ELAC VELA FS 409.
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.