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AMonitor Audio Gold 50BELAC Vela VBS403.2
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 362 mm (36.2 cm) · 1 mm = 1.55 px
Monitor Audio Gold 50vsELAC Vela VBS403.2
The ELAC Vela VBS403.2 stands 36.2 cm tall — about 4.2 cm more than the Monitor Audio Gold 50 at 32.0 cm. At 86 dB against 85 dB, the ELAC Vela VBS403.2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The ELAC Vela VBS403.2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 41 Hz versus 44 Hz. On price, the ELAC Vela VBS403.2 sits higher — about $3,299 a pair against $2,749 for the Monitor Audio Gold 50.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Monitor Audio | ELAC |
| Model | Gold 50 6G | Vela VBS403.2 2.0 |
| HiFi ladder position | #63 of 215 bookshelf | #112 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 320 mm | 362 mm |
| Width | 185 mm | 189 mm |
| Depth | 303 mm | 240 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 7.1 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (MPD III (Air Motion Transformer)), 1× 152 mm mid-bass (HDT C-CAM) | 1× tweeter (JET 6 pleated-folded ribbon), 1× 150 mm mid-bass (aluminium AS-XR cone) |
| Frequency — low | 44 Hz | 41 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 60000 Hz | 50000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 130–300 W | 40–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,749 / pair | $3,299 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | monitoraudio.com ↗ | elac.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.