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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1307 mm (130.7 cm) · 1 mm = 0.43 px
Canton Reference 7vsELAC Vela VFS409.2
The ELAC Vela VFS409.2 stands 130.7 cm tall — about 31.7 cm more than the Canton Reference 7 at 99.0 cm. On footprint the ELAC Vela VFS409.2 is the wider cabinet (27.5 cm versus 25.7 cm). At 89 dB against 87.5 dB, the ELAC Vela VFS409.2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Canton Reference 7 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 23 Hz versus 28 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 154 mm cone on the Canton Reference 7 and a 180 mm cone on the ELAC Vela VFS409.2. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $8,449 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | ELAC |
| Model | Reference 7 | Vela VFS409.2 2.0 |
| HiFi ladder position | #50 of 281 floorstander | #237 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 990 mm | 1307 mm |
| Width | 257 mm | 275 mm |
| Depth | 430 mm | 332 mm |
| Weight | 33 kg | 32.1 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 154 mm midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 2× 154 mm woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) | 1× tweeter (JET 6 pleated-folded ribbon), 1× 150 mm midrange (aluminium AS-XR cone), 2× 180 mm woofer (aluminium AS-XR cone) |
| Frequency — low | 23 Hz | 28 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 50000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87.5 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 40–450 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,500 / pair | $8,398 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | elac.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.