Front view — side by side at true scale
ADynaudio Special FortyBELAC Vela VBS404.2
| 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.

