Elac : Vela BS-403.2 + 4 Pi PLUS V

6" 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers with JET 6 Tweeter

The new VELA line is a striking illustration of how design and function can be harmonized. Decorative aluminum elements transform the technical components of the loudspeakers into visual highlights. Sight and sound combined into a duality of delight. 

The most striking acoustic innovation is the JET 6 tweeter. A hallmark of ELAC for over three decades, the current version offers fast, detailed and refined performance. 

Combined with a newly developed Crystal Membrane woofer with custom designed cast chassis, the new Vela series further solidifies ELACs commitment to excellence in audio.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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ALUMINUM SANDWICH WOOFER

This specialized 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.

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Meet VELA

Built upon 95 Years Acoustic Design and Engineering

• Crystal membrane woofer with extended frequency range
• Jet 6 tweeter offering wide dynamic range
• Bi-wiring configuration to enhance midrange
• Die cast bottom plate with integrated double flanged down-firing bass reflex port
• Convex baffle shape reducing reflections 

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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 with its transparent and effortless sound image.
Designed and manufactured in Kiel, Germany.

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JET Technology

ELAC's Air Motion Tweeter

• Air Motion Transformer principle
• Linear Frequency response > 50 kHz
• Extended lower frequency range
• Efficiency 92 dB / W / m
• Improved signal accuracy
• Ultra fast transient response - detail resolution

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AS-XR Technology

Crystal Membrane

• Aluminum Sandwich Membrane with Extended frequency range
• The The eye-catching surface of the crystal membrane is more than just an attractive design feature.
• Increased stiffness through crystal shape of aluminum cone
• Extended frequency range (XR), smooth roll-off
• Excellent large signal behaviour
• Minimized VAS, (lot of bass out of small cabinets)

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Specifications

Type	2-way, Bass Reflex
Woofer	1 × 150 mm Ø, AS-XR Cone
Tweeter	JET 6
Magnetic Shielding	No
Crossover Frequency	2400 Hz
Frequency Range (IEC 268-5)	41-50000 Hz
Sensitivity	86 dB at 2.83 V/m
Suitable for amplifiers from	4Ω - 8Ω
Recommended Amplifier Power	40 - 200 W/channel
Nominal | Peak Power Handling	70 W | 100 W
Nominal | Minimum Impedance	4Ω | 3.2Ω at 260 Hz
Finishes	Black High Gloss, White High Gloss, Walnut High Gloss
Optional Accessory	Speaker Grilles
Height x Width x Depth	362 × 191 × 240 mm
Weight	7.1 kg