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Revel F226BevsELAC Vela VFS408.2
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 165 mm cone on the Revel F226Be and a 180 mm cone on the ELAC Vela VFS408.2. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $7,199 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Revel | ELAC |
| Model | Revel F226Be | ELAC Vela VFS408.2 2.0 |
| Height | 41.3 in | 45 in |
| Width | 9.8 in | 10.4 in |
| Depth | 13.7 in | 13.1 in |
| Weight | 58.2 lb | 59.7 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 2× 6.5 in woofer (Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) aluminium cone), 1× 5.1 in midrange (Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) aluminium cone), 1× 1 in tweeter (beryllium dome (acoustic lens waveguide)) | 1× tweeter (JET 6 pleated-folded ribbon), 2× 7.1 in woofer (aluminium AS-XR cone) |
| Frequency — low | 44 Hz | 28 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 50000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 88.5 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–200 W | 40–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $7,000 / pair | $7,398 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | revelspeakers.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.