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Front view — side by side at true scale

AELAC Vela VBS403.2BMonitor Audio Gold 50
ELAC Vela VBS403.2 front view
Monitor Audio Gold 50 front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 14.3 in · 1 in = 39.29 px

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.

Specifications

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ManufacturerELACMonitor Audio
ModelVela VBS403.2 2.0Gold 50 6G
HiFi ladder position#112 of 215 bookshelf#63 of 215 bookshelf
Height14.3 in12.6 in
Width7.4 in7.3 in
Depth9.4 in11.9 in
Weight15.7 lb18.7 lb
Enclosurebass-reflex-rearbass-reflex-rear
Drivers1× 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 — low41 Hz44 Hz
Frequency — high50000 Hz60000 Hz
Sensitivity86 dB85 dB
Impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Recommended amp40–200 W130–300 W
MAP (USD)$3,299 / pair$2,749 / pair
Where to buyCheck availabilityCheck availability
Brand websiteelac.commonitoraudio.com
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Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.