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ELAC Vela VBS404.2vsMission 770
The Mission 770 stands 59.0 cm tall — about 17.8 cm more than the ELAC Vela VBS404.2 at 41.2 cm. On footprint the Mission 770 is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 23.0 cm). At 88 dB against 87 dB, the Mission 770 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The ELAC Vela VBS404.2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 38 Hz versus 42 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 180 mm cone on the ELAC Vela VBS404.2 and a 200 mm cone on the Mission 770. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $3,770 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ELAC | Mission |
| Model | ELAC Vela VBS404.2 2.0 | Mission 770 |
| Height | 16.2 in | 23.2 in |
| Width | 9.1 in | 11.8 in |
| Depth | 13.1 in | 12.7 in |
| Weight | 21.4 lb | 42.3 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (JET 6 pleated-folded ribbon), 1× 7.1 in mid-bass (aluminium AS-XR cone) | 1× 7.9 in mid-bass (mineral-loaded polypropylene), 1× 1.1 in tweeter (woven textile soft dome) |
| Frequency — low | 38 Hz | 42 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 50000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–200 W | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,699 / pair | $3,840 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | elac.com ↗ | mission.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.