Vela BS 403 vs Audio Physic Classic 3
The Classic 3's sensitivity is 89 dB against the Vela BS 403's 86 dB and its low-frequency extension 45 Hz against 50 Hz. Both share impedance (4Ω) and ways (2).
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About the Vela BS 403
The ELAC Vela BS 403 is a compact two-way bass-reflex bookshelf/standmount loudspeaker featuring a 150 mm (6") AS-XR aluminum/paper sandwich cone woofer with crystal-style membrane and ELAC's JET 5 air motion (folded-ribbon) tweeter. It offers a wide quoted frequency range of 41 Hz to 50 kHz with 86 dB sensitivity and a nominal 4-ohm impedance, delivering detailed high frequencies, strong stereo imaging and surprisingly full bass for its size when paired with capable amplification. The distinctive Vela cabinet uses a trapezoidal, rearward-angled enclosure with a sloped top plate to aid dispersion and time alignment, finished in high-gloss Black, White, or Walnut real-wood veneer, with optional grilles available separately. It is suitable for amplifiers rated for 4–8 ohms with a recommended power range of 40–200 W per channel and nominal/peak power handling of 70/100 W.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 86 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 4Ω
- Frequency Response
- 50 Hz - 50 kHz
- Power Handling
- 70W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- Aluminum-Sandwich (AS) XR cone woofer and folded-ribbon tweeter
- Driver Size
- 6"
- Driver Count
- 2
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 2.4 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 191 × 362 × 240 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 7.1 kg (16 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Black High Gloss, White High Gloss, Walnut High Gloss
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 86 dB
Impedance: 4Ω
Frequency: 50-50000 Hz
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