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Canton Reference 7vsELAC Vela VFS408.2
The ELAC Vela VFS408.2 stands 114.2 cm tall — about 15.2 cm more than the Canton Reference 7 at 99.0 cm. At 88.5 dB against 87.5 dB, the ELAC Vela VFS408.2 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 VFS408.2. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $7,949 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | ELAC |
| Model | Reference 7 | Vela VFS408.2 2.0 |
| HiFi ladder position | #50 of 281 floorstander | #169 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 39 in | 45 in |
| Width | 10.1 in | 10.4 in |
| Depth | 16.9 in | 13.1 in |
| Weight | 72.8 lb | 59.7 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 6.1 in midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 2× 6.1 in woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) | 1× tweeter (JET 6 pleated-folded ribbon), 2× 7.1 in woofer (aluminium AS-XR cone) |
| Frequency — low | 23 Hz | 28 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 50000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87.5 dB | 88.5 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 40–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,500 / pair | $7,398 / 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.