Front view — side by side at true scale
AELAC Vela VBS404.2BDynaudio Special Forty
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 412 mm (41.2 cm) · 1 mm = 1.36 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ELAC | Dynaudio |
| Model | Vela VBS404.2 2.0 | Special Forty |
| HiFi ladder position | #152 of 215 bookshelf | #109 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 412 mm | 360 mm |
| Width | 230 mm | 198 mm |
| Depth | 332 mm | 322 mm |
| Weight | 9.7 kg | 8.1 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (JET 6 pleated-folded ribbon), 1× 180 mm mid-bass (aluminium AS-XR cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar Forty soft dome), 1× 170 mm mid-bass (MSP cone) |
| Frequency — low | 38 Hz | 41 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 50000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–200 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $3,699 / pair | $3,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | elac.com ↗ | dynaudio.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.