Front view — side by side at true scale
AELAC Vela VBS403.2BWharfedale Aston
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 362 mm (36.2 cm) · 1 mm = 1.55 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ELAC | Wharfedale |
| Model | Vela VBS403.2 2.0 | Aston |
| HiFi ladder position | #112 of 215 bookshelf | #86 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 362 mm | 340 mm |
| Width | 189 mm | 200 mm |
| Depth | 240 mm | 255 mm |
| Weight | 7.1 kg | 8 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (JET 6 pleated-folded ribbon), 1× 150 mm mid-bass (aluminium AS-XR cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 150 mm mid-bass (carbon-fibre cone) |
| Frequency — low | 41 Hz | 55 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 50000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–200 W | 25–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,299 / pair | $3,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | elac.com ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| 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.