ELAC Vela BS 403 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Gloss Walnut, Pair)

The ELAC VBS403-GN is a pair of bookshelf speakers built for listeners who want full range sound without filling the room with large floor standing enclosures. Made in Germany, each cabinet features a gloss walnut finish that complements furniture and décor in living rooms, offices, or a dedicated listening space.

Inside, a JET 5 folded ribbon tweeter handles the high frequency information. Its ultra-light diaphragm moves quickly, revealing cymbal shimmer, vocal nuance, and subtle ambience that can be lost with conventional dome designs. A six inch woofer that combines aluminum with paper pulp covers the midrange and bass, giving drums authority and allowing acoustic bass lines to sound defined instead of bloated.

The trapezoid cabinet works with a down-firing bass reflex port to reduce standing waves and let the woofer breathe freely, so you can place the speakers on stands, shelves, or near a wall without the usual boom. The angled top also minimizes internal reflections, contributing to a clean soundstage.

With a frequency response that reaches from 41 hertz up to 50 kilohertz, the Vela BS 403 reproduces both the weight of a kick drum and the air around a flute. An 86 decibel sensitivity rating and a four ohm load mean the speakers welcome amplifiers that deliver stable current, and they can handle between 40 and 200 watts of power without strain.

Five-way binding posts accept bare wire, spades, or banana plugs, and they are split for bi-wiring or bi-amping if you want to drive the tweeter and woofer with separate channels. Pair the BS 403 with a quality integrated amplifier for a refined desktop system, or use them as front or surround channels in a home cinema where space is limited but fidelity still matters.

Whether you cue up vinyl, stream high resolution files, or settle in for movie night, these speakers turn power into music that feels immediate and natural.

Highlights:

• JET 5 folded ribbon tweeter delivers detailed high frequencies
• 6 inch aluminum and paper cone woofer provides controlled bass
• Frequency response extends from 41 Hz to 50 kHz
• 86 dB sensitivity and 4 ohm nominal impedance
• Works with amplifiers rated from 40 to 200 watts
• Down-firing bass reflex port supports flexible placement
• Binding posts allow bi-wiring or bi-amping
• Cabinet finished in gloss walnut
• Hand assembled in Germany
• Each speaker measures 14.2 in H by 7.5 in W by 9.4 in D
• Weight is 15.7 lb per speaker