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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1307 mm (130.7 cm) · 1 mm = 0.43 px
Dynaudio Contour 30ivsELAC Vela VFS409.2
The ELAC Vela VFS409.2 stands 130.7 cm tall — about 13.8 cm more than the Dynaudio Contour 30i at 116.9 cm. On footprint the Dynaudio Contour 30i is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 27.5 cm). At 89 dB against 87 dB, the ELAC Vela VFS409.2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The ELAC Vela VFS409.2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 28 Hz versus 32 Hz. The Dynaudio Contour 30i is rear-ported and the ELAC Vela VFS409.2 is down-firing ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $8,324 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | ELAC |
| Model | Contour 30i | Vela VFS409.2 2.0 |
| HiFi ladder position | #184 of 281 floorstander | #237 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1169 mm | 1307 mm |
| Width | 300 mm | 275 mm |
| Depth | 403 mm | 332 mm |
| Weight | 31.4 kg | 32.1 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar 2i soft dome with Hexis), 1× 180 mm mid-bass (MSP cone), 1× 180 mm woofer (MSP 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 | 32 Hz | 28 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 50000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 40–450 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,250 / pair | $8,398 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dynaudio.com ↗ | 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.