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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 412 mm (41.2 cm) · 1 mm = 1.36 px
Dynaudio Special FortyvsELAC Vela VBS404.2
The ELAC Vela VBS404.2 stands 41.2 cm tall — about 5.2 cm more than the Dynaudio Special Forty at 36.0 cm. On footprint the ELAC Vela VBS404.2 is the wider cabinet (23.0 cm versus 19.8 cm). At 87 dB against 86 dB, the ELAC Vela VBS404.2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The ELAC Vela VBS404.2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 38 Hz versus 41 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 170 mm cone on the Dynaudio Special Forty and a 180 mm cone on the ELAC Vela VBS404.2. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $3,600 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | ELAC |
| Model | Special Forty | Vela VBS404.2 2.0 |
| HiFi ladder position | #109 of 215 bookshelf | #152 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 360 mm | 412 mm |
| Width | 198 mm | 230 mm |
| Depth | 322 mm | 332 mm |
| Weight | 8.1 kg | 9.7 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar Forty soft dome), 1× 170 mm mid-bass (MSP cone) | 1× tweeter (JET 6 pleated-folded ribbon), 1× 180 mm mid-bass (aluminium AS-XR cone) |
| Frequency — low | 41 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 50000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 40–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,500 / pair | $3,699 / 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.