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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1307 mm (130.7 cm) · 1 mm = 0.43 px
ELAC Vela VFS409.2vsDynaudio Contour 30i
The ELAC Vela VFS409.2 stands 130.7 cm tall — about 13.8 cm more than the Dynaudio Contour 30i at 116.9 cm. On footprint the Dynaudio Contour 30i is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 27.5 cm). At 89 dB against 87 dB, the ELAC Vela VFS409.2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The ELAC Vela VFS409.2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 28 Hz versus 32 Hz. The ELAC Vela VFS409.2 is down-firing ported and the Dynaudio Contour 30i is rear-ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $8,324 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ELAC | Dynaudio |
| Model | Vela VFS409.2 2.0 | Contour 30i |
| HiFi ladder position | #237 of 281 floorstander | #184 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1307 mm | 1169 mm |
| Width | 275 mm | 300 mm |
| Depth | 332 mm | 403 mm |
| Weight | 32.1 kg | 31.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (JET 6 pleated-folded ribbon), 1× 150 mm midrange (aluminium AS-XR cone), 2× 180 mm woofer (aluminium AS-XR cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar 2i soft dome with Hexis), 1× 180 mm mid-bass (MSP cone), 1× 180 mm woofer (MSP cone) |
| Frequency — low | 28 Hz | 32 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 50000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–450 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $8,398 / pair | $8,250 / 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.