ELAC VELA FS 408

Pre owned. In excellent conditions. Free from visible signs of wear. Without original packaging.

The ELAC Vela FS 408 are floorstanding speakers that combine sophisticated design with high-level acoustic performance. The cabinets feature a trapezoidal shape that tilts backward and incorporate elements of aluminum and glass. This unique geometry is not only aesthetic: it enhances sound quality by reducing reflections and standing waves, optimizing audio definition for both stereo and multichannel setups. The cabinet’s tilt, combined with the new JET5 tweeter waveguide, delivers more precise transients and a more uniform sound dispersion, perfectly suited to modern listening environments.

The JET5 tweeter, with a folded laminated diaphragm and neodymium magnets, extends the frequency response up to 50 kHz, providing clear, airy, and spatial highs. The AS-XR midrange and bass drivers, with an aluminum and paper sandwich construction, ensure rigidity and lightness, reducing coloration and improving power handling. These drivers are mounted in aluminum cages with wide containment edges to maintain control even with high-intensity signals. With a sensitivity of 88.5 dB and a nominal impedance of 4 Ohms, the Vela FS 408 are compatible with a wide range of amplifiers, though they require sufficient power to achieve peak performance.

The 2.5-way architecture, with crossovers set at 450 Hz and 2,550 Hz, ensures seamless transitions between tweeter, midrange, and woofer, delivering timbral consistency and clarity across the frequency spectrum. The downward-facing bass reflex port, combined with the angled cabinet, produces controlled, deep, and detailed bass without congestion or coloration.

The Vela FS 408 offer a well-defined and coherent soundstage, with detail, speed, and attack that create precise and engaging listening. The midrange is immediate and natural, with a subtle warmth that adds body without compromising timing. Treble reproduction is clear and spacious, while the bass is powerful yet controlled, capable of handling both complex signals and dynamic musical passages.

The cabinet is constructed from high-quality materials, including die-cast aluminum for the base and midrange pod, minimizing vibrations and improving stability. The soft-touch top plate with anodized aluminum trim mirrors the base’s angle, giving the speaker a harmonious aesthetic with a slight “tiptoe” appearance. The overall design, derived from the experience of the Series 400 and the established JET tweeter, makes the Vela FS 408 capable of reproducing every musical detail with precision and naturalness, ideal for high-fidelity music listening as well as immersive cinematic experiences.

The ELAC Vela FS 408 represent a successful combination of elegant design, advanced engineering, and superior sound quality, offering neutral, detailed, and consistent reproduction across the entire frequency range. They are ideal for those seeking floorstanding speakers that balance power, control, and refinement without excess, providing precision and musicality.

Technical specifications:

• Type: 2.5-way; bass reflex port
• Driver complement: 1 × JET5 tweeter; 1 × 180 mm AS-XR midrange driver; 1 × 180 mm AS-XR bass driver
• Frequency response: 28 Hz – 50 kHz
• Crossover frequency: 450 Hz; 2,550 Hz
• Impedance: 4 Ohms nominal; 3.6 Ohms minimum
• Sensitivity: 88.5 dB/W/m
• Dimensions (H×W×D): 1,142 × 276 × 332 mm
• Weight: 27 kg each