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AELAC Vela VFS408.2BWharfedale Elysian 3
ELAC Vela VFS408.2vsWharfedale Elysian 3
The ELAC Vela VFS408.2 stands 114.2 cm tall — about 9.2 cm more than the Wharfedale Elysian 3 at 105.0 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Elysian 3 is the wider cabinet (35.7 cm versus 26.3 cm). The ELAC Vela VFS408.2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 28 Hz versus 44 Hz. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $7,447 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ELAC | Wharfedale |
| Model | Vela VFS408.2 2.0 | Elysian 3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #169 of 281 floorstander | #98 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 45 in | 41.3 in |
| Width | 10.4 in | 14.1 in |
| Depth | 13.1 in | 12.4 in |
| Weight | 59.7 lb | 62.6 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (JET 6 pleated-folded ribbon), 2× 7.1 in woofer (aluminium AS-XR cone) | 1× 3.5 in tweeter (AMT), 1× 5.9 in midrange (coated glass-fibre matrix cone), 2× 7.1 in woofer (coated glass-fibre matrix cone) |
| Frequency — low | 28 Hz | 44 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 50000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88.5 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–400 W | 30–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $7,398 / pair | $7,495 / 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.

