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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1142 mm (114.2 cm) · 1 mm = 0.49 px
ELAC Vela VFS408.2vsRevel F226Be
The ELAC Vela VFS408.2 stands 114.2 cm tall — about 9.2 cm more than the Revel F226Be at 105.0 cm. On footprint the ELAC Vela VFS408.2 is the wider cabinet (26.3 cm versus 24.9 cm). At 90 dB against 88.5 dB, the Revel F226Be is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The ELAC Vela VFS408.2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 28 Hz versus 44 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 180 mm cone on the ELAC Vela VFS408.2 and a 165 mm cone on the Revel F226Be. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $7,199 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ELAC | Revel |
| Model | ELAC Vela VFS408.2 2.0 | Revel F226Be |
| Height | 1142 mm | 1050 mm |
| Width | 263 mm | 249 mm |
| Depth | 332 mm | 347 mm |
| Weight | 27.1 kg | 26.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (JET 6 pleated-folded ribbon), 2× 180 mm woofer (aluminium AS-XR cone) | 2× 165 mm woofer (Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) aluminium cone), 1× 130 mm midrange (Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) aluminium cone), 1× 25 mm tweeter (beryllium dome (acoustic lens waveguide)) |
| Frequency — low | 28 Hz | 44 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 50000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88.5 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–400 W | 50–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $7,398 / pair | $7,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | elac.com ↗ | revelspeakers.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.