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AELAC Vela VBS403.2BMonitor Audio Gold 50
ELAC Vela VBS403.2vsMonitor Audio Gold 50
The ELAC Vela VBS403.2 stands 36.2 cm tall — about 4.2 cm more than the Monitor Audio Gold 50 at 32.0 cm. At 86 dB against 85 dB, the ELAC Vela VBS403.2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The ELAC Vela VBS403.2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 41 Hz versus 44 Hz. On price, the ELAC Vela VBS403.2 sits higher — about $3,299 a pair against $2,749 for the Monitor Audio Gold 50.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ELAC | Monitor Audio |
| Model | Vela VBS403.2 2.0 | Gold 50 6G |
| HiFi ladder position | #112 of 215 bookshelf | #63 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 14.3 in | 12.6 in |
| Width | 7.4 in | 7.3 in |
| Depth | 9.4 in | 11.9 in |
| Weight | 15.7 lb | 18.7 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (JET 6 pleated-folded ribbon), 1× 5.9 in mid-bass (aluminium AS-XR cone) | 1× tweeter (MPD III (Air Motion Transformer)), 1× 6 in mid-bass (HDT C-CAM) |
| Frequency — low | 41 Hz | 44 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 50000 Hz | 60000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–200 W | 130–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,299 / pair | $2,749 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | elac.com ↗ | monitoraudio.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.

