ELAC VELA BS 403.2

Pre owned. In excellent condition. No visible signs of wear. Supplied with original packaging and manual.

The ELAC Vela BS 403.2 represent the perfect combination of refined craftsmanship and high-level acoustic engineering, standing as one of the most sophisticated expressions of German tradition in hi-fi audio. Each speaker is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, beginning with the hand-made JET 6 folded ribbon tweeter, produced in Kiel. This component, the result of years of research and development, offers an extended frequency response up to 50 kHz, extremely low distortion, and remarkable clarity in high-frequency reproduction, delivering an immersive, precise, and nuanced listening experience.

The 6-inch woofer features a “sandwich” construction of aluminum and paper with a die-cast basket and a distinctive crystal-shaped cone, providing both rigidity and lightness. This design effectively minimizes resonances and unwanted distortion, producing powerful, deep, and musical bass that can naturally fill even large rooms. The balance between the JET 6 tweeter and the aluminum woofer ensures a coherent, three-dimensional soundstage, giving recordings dynamic and enveloping realism.

The Vela BS 403.2 cabinet is not only visually striking but also an integral part of the acoustic design. Its trapezoidal shape, tilted backward, enhances sound dispersion and spatial response while adding a modern, elegant aesthetic. The downward-firing bass reflex port allows controlled and silent airflow, enabling more flexible speaker placement and reducing port noise. The cabinets, finished in high-gloss lacquer and fine wood veneer, highlight the quality of materials and the meticulous attention to detail that have always defined ELAC.

Every aspect of the design is aimed at optimizing sound performance: the angled cabinet and the tweeter’s waveguide enhance stereo imaging and multichannel precision, while the optimized drivers handle high-energy transients naturally. The result is a speaker that does not merely reproduce music, but conveys it with full emotional and spatial impact.

The ELAC Vela BS 403.2 evolve from the highly successful Series 400, retaining its sonic DNA while offering improved technical refinement and visual presence. With 95 years of acoustic design expertise behind them, these bookshelf speakers deliver a listening experience that combines accuracy, power, and elegance, transforming every track into a moment of pure sonic enjoyment.

Technical Specifications:

• Type: 2-way; bass reflex
• Woofer: 1 × 150 mm Ø, AS XR cone
• Tweeter: JET 6
• Crossover Frequency: 2400 Hz
• Frequency Response (IEC 268-5): 41 – 50,000 Hz
• Sensitivity: 86 dB at 2.83 V/m
• Nominal | Minimum Impedance: 4 Ω | 3.2 Ω at 260 Hz
• Nominal | Peak Power: 70 W | 100 W
• Recommended Amplifier Power: 40 – 200 W per channel
• Amplifier Compatibility: 4 – 8 Ω
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 362 × 191 × 240 mm
• Weight: 7.1 kg