Elac Vela FS408.2 Floorstanding Speaker (Walnut Gloss)

Description

Meet VELA, A combination of technologies refined over 95 years of ELAC Acoustic engineering and design. High-gloss lacquered and wooden veneered cabinets with a visually stunning trapezoid shape that improves acoustics while making a profound visual impact. The VELA builds on the highly successful and high-performing Series 400 while improving stereo definition and multi-channel audio in modern furnishings.But the advantages are distinct. Combining a newly designed cabinet in combination with the crystal aluminum-sandwich woofer and ELAC’s inimitable JET 6 tweeter this speaker is bound to make an impact.

Jet 6 Tweeter

Engineered and designed in Kiel, Germany, the JET 6 Air Motion Transformer tweeter offers a wide frequency response (up to 50kHz), low distortion, and remarkable clarity in reproducing the high-frequency spectrum, contributing to a more immersive and detailed audio experience for listeners.

Downward Firing Port

The bass reflex port on the Solano series is designed to exit downward from the bottom of the speaker cabinet, allowing for greater flexibility in speaker placement and reducing ventilation noise.

Aluminum Sandwich Woofer

This specialised construction brings forth a myriad of benefits, starting with its rigidity and lightweight nature. By leveraging the inherent qualities of aluminum, these woofers effectively minimize unwanted resonances and distortions, ensuring a remarkably clear and accurate sound reproduction.

Meet Vela

Crafted from 95 years of acoustic expertise, Vela brings together artistry and engineering in one elegant form. Crystal Membrane Woofer delivers an extended frequency range with rich, controlled bass, while the JET 6 Tweeter provides a wide dynamic range with airy, detailed highs. Its Bi-Wiring Configuration ensures cleaner signal separation for a more natural and accurate midrange. The Die-Cast Bottom Plate with Double-Flanged Down-Firing Bass Reflex Port allows smooth and powerful bass dispersion, and the Convex Baffle Shape minimizes reflections to create a clear, immersive soundstage that feels truly lifelike.

The Inimitable Jet Tweeter - Jet 6

ELAC’s JET 6 tweeter is used throughout our loudspeaker range. This high-frequency driver enthralls with its lightning-fast response and wide dynamic range, offering minimal distortion, lots of headroom, and a distinctly wider frequency range than conventional dome tweeters. The ELAC JET tweeter is one of the most legendary tweeters in the industry and has won international praise for its transparent and effortless sound image.
Designed and manufactured in Kiel, Germany.

Jet Technology – Elac’s Air Motion Tweeter

Elac’s JET Air Motion Transformer works on the principle of rapidly moving folded air channels, delivering linear frequency response beyond 50 kHz and an extended lower range for seamless integration with midrange drivers. With 92 dB efficiency, it ensures improved signal accuracy and ultra-fast transient response, revealing fine detail and lifelike texture in every note.

AS-XR Technology – Crystal Aluminum Sandwich Membrane

The signature Crystal Membrane isn’t just aesthetic its crystal-shaped aluminum cone increases stiffness, allowing an extended frequency range (XR) with a smooth roll-off, superb large-signal handling, and minimised VAS, enabling powerful bass from compact enclosures.

Key Features & Performance

This 2.5-way speaker design incorporates a JET 5 Folded Ribbon Tweeter, a 5.9" AS-XR Cone Mid-Woofer, and a 5.9" AS-XR Cone Woofer, capable of handling 40 to 300W of amplifier power. With a frequency response from 30 Hz to 50 kHz, and both down- and rear-firing ports, it delivers deep bass, open mids, and shimmering highs with immersive clarity and room-filling presence.

Technical Specifications