ELAC Vela FS 409.2

The Vela FS 409.2 is a floorstanding speaker from ELAC, belonging to the Vela series which continues on from the brand's popular 400 series. It aims for smooth sound reproduction while showcasing a design intended to blend into contemporary interiors.

The baffle adopts a special shape and a carefully studied angle, combined with a new waveguide designed to limit reflections on the baffle. This approach, together with a convex shape and large radii on the cabinet, helps reduce parasitic influences on the frequency response. The drivers have also been optimised to more faithfully reproduce high-energy transients, those rapid sonic attacks that give sound its naturalness and precision.

The bass reflex system of the Vela FS 409.2 relies on double-flared port tubes, a design that limits port noise when the speaker reproduces low frequencies. The bottom plate, made of aluminium, houses this bass reflex port and makes it easier to position the speaker within the listening room.

In terms of connectivity, the Vela FS 409.2 allows for bi-wiring and bi-amping thanks to its dual terminals. The terminals and the bi-wire links are gold-plated, ensuring a quality electrical connection between the speaker and the amplification.

This floorstanding speaker is aimed at enthusiasts wanting a stereo or home cinema setup with a refined sound, in a cabinet with a contemporary design. Its bi-amping capability will particularly appeal to those considering an upgradeable configuration, with two amplifiers or a split of power stages across the bass and treble frequencies.