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With a refined high end and vivid imaging, the VBS403.2 pairs a hand-folded JET 6 ribbon tweeter with an AS-XR woofer for convincing, natural midrange and surprisingly controlled low end via its downfiring bass system. Alpha Audio praised its premium construction and tuneful balance, while dual binding posts and a ten-year warranty underline its build and system flexibility.
Pros
- Refined, detailed treble from the hand-folded JET 6 ribbon tweeter with a shaped waveguide.
- Natural, well-tuned midrange courtesy of the AS-XR driver, delivering convincing vocal timbre.
- Controlled low-frequency performance and the ability to sit close to walls thanks to the downfiring bass-reflex system.
- High-quality construction and finish with a reassuring ten-year warranty, reflecting strong build standards.
Sound Quality
90/100
Bass
90/100
Down‑firing bass reflex and a 150 mm (≈6") AS‑XR woofer give bass extension and controlled output for its size; review highlights an 'ingenious downfiring system' and ability to sit relatively close to the wall. Rated as excellent-for-size performance.
Mid
90/100
AS‑XR cone design and driver tuning produce natural midrange timbre; review explicitly calls the driver 'natural sounding' and praises materials, indicating strong vocal presence and realistic tonal balance.
Treble
91/100
JET 6 ribbon tweeter (fifth version) with a shaped waveguide yields refined, detailed high frequencies with reduced reflections; reviewer notes the hand‑folded JET tweeter and special waveguide as key treble strengths.
Soundstage Imaging
90/100
Jet tweeter and cabinet design support focused imaging and good depth; reviewer references special tweeter geometry and waveguide that minimize unwanted reflections, contributing to stable imaging.
Dynamics
88/100
Handles moderate dynamics well (recommended amp 40–200 W/ch) and the bass system keeps output controlled; sensitivity (86 dB) tempers ultimate slam but overall punch and control are strong for the form factor.
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Build Quality
92/100
High‑quality materials and construction noted by the reviewer; Alpha Audio cites excellent materials and Elac backs speakers with a ten‑year warranty—evidence of premium build and finish.
Features Connectivity
82/100
Passive baseline applied (80) plus bi‑wired/bi‑amp capable dual terminal pairs mentioned in the review (+2).
Value for Money
78/100
Premium materials, JET tweeter and a 10‑year warranty support the asking price (~€3,299), but the high MSRP limits broad value claims—strong build and sound justify much of the cost but it competes in a pricey segment.
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